EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo doesn't feel the need to address San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to not stand for the national anthem with his team. He feels that topic has already been covered during a meeting earlier this summer.
McAdoo had offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan (a graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne, Ranger and Assault schools) and Col. Greg Gadson talk to the team before the Giants’ first preseason game. They addressed the importance of the anthem.
"The way we operate for the national anthem, we consider it a small gesture to those that served and sacrificed their lives for our country and for us to play and coach in this great game.