man two super bowl city pittsburgh say regret fact steelers teammates refuse stand field national anthem sunday game regret athletes feel strongly enough anthem stand steelers qb ben roethlisberger say regret stand tunnel team national anthem pic.twitter.com/4hkoc8o7o1 darren rovell darrenrovell september 25 2017 unable sleep last night want share thoughts feel team decision remain tunnel national anthem yesterday roethlisbergercan unify team stand anthem idea unify team much attention pay things divide country wish approach differently want appear divide sideline stand kneel sit close say appreciate unique diversity team throughout league completely support call social change pursuit true equality move forward hope stand anthem show solidarity nation stand unite respect people front line protect freedom keep us safe god bless men women also speak monday practice pittsburgh confirm steelers skip anthem season read daily mail unable sleep nfl quarterback regret stand national anthem boycottnfl