Williams then addressed the people who have criticized the players for exercising their right to free speech while on the field and claim it’s disrespectful.
“In the history of television, I’m the only person to put the U.S. flag in the middle of their set,” he said. “That was the flag I’m going to be buried in. But I respect your right to disagree any way you choose to.”
“Our Constitution confirmed that you can burn a flag,” the 61-year-old continued as he began to tear up. “How dare we not allow people to get down on their knees and pray that this country wakes up?”
