“What Did Carlton Davis Say?”
Introduction
Carlton Davis is a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He is currently signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is known for being an outspoken and passionate leader on and off the field. Davis has always had something to say about issues that are important to him, whether it’s race-related or social justice issues. Recently, Davis spoke to The Undefeated about the NFL’s handling of the Colin Kaepernick protest, police brutality and racism. Here, we’ll examine what Davis said in that interview.
The Protest
In the interview, Davis said that the protest that Kaepernick started needed to be handled differently from the beginning. He believes that there should have been dialogue back then, or else the protest never would’ve become as big of an issue as it is today. Davis went on to express his opinion about how serious the issue of racial inequality and police brutality is, saying, “the protests, Kaepernick started, was to bring awareness to the police brutality and the racial inequality in this country…that’s why it needs to be taken seriously”.
The Influence
Davis also highlighted the potential power of the NFL when it comes to addressing social topics laws. He believes that the NFL needs to be more transparent and address their players and fans that they are willing to do something to fix the issue. He said, “the league should be taking the lead on the issues that matter, not just talking about it…the NFL could be a bigger influence on team owners and people in these positions of power”. Davis believes that the NFL could take the initiative on these issues and help pass laws that could help diminish police brutality and racially fueled violence.
Conclusion
The interview with Davis provided an informative outlook into the mind of an active NFL player. Davis makes strong and interesting points about the protest Kaepernick started and the influence the NFL could have in addressing it. Although Davis believes the NFL could be doing more to address the issue, he still believes that the NFL can be a powerful voice to help make a change.