When John Elway assumed control of the Denver Broncos, he laid down some strict rules, one of which was his full authority over football operations. When the kneeling controversy arose, he made his stance clear: no kneeling on his field. Despite this, two players persisted in kneeling during away games.
The first instance led Elway to personally storm the field and terminate their contracts on the spot. However, after a dispute with the Player’s Association, the two players were reinstated. “He can’t dictate our actions in San Francisco or New York,” remarked wide receiver DeJose Barron. “He lacks authority when it’s not his turf.”
This technicality served Barron and his teammate, defensive end Lavart Tubolls, well until Elway recently announced their release, making them unrestricted free agents. “Go ahead and try finding a team that will sign you,” Elway quipped to reporters, alluding to Colin Kaepernick’s situation.
The players’ next move is to pursue legal action against the Broncos for their season salaries, which Elway is prepared to pay to sever ties with them. He means business.
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