John, you just don't get it.  Kaepernick kneeled to protest AMERICA.  When other players kneeled in support of Kaepernick, it was to protest AMERICA.  Therefore, linking arms instead of kneeling is ALSO a protest of AMERICA.  It doesn't matter what you say to the contrary now.  The American people see right through this sham and despise the players for their callous disregard of AMERICA.  The football field is NO PLACE for a protest.  Besides, the NFL already has rules in place for how players MUST be on the field for the anthem AND that they stand at attention with their helmets under their left arms.  There is no language permitting an exception and your statement is at the very least disingenuous and at the worst a bold-faced lie.  Protest all you want away from the stadium, but at gametime, STAND UP AND RESPECT THE FLAG WITHOUT ARM LINKING!