ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott addressed his team Sunday about how he respects the decision by reserve offensive lineman Cameron Jefferson to raise his fist during the national anthem before last Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
"What I want all of our players to understand is we are going to support them, No. 1," McDermott said. "Everyone obviously has their view on things. I think the key word here is respect. We respect Cam's opinion, we respect and acknowledge what's going on. ... Respect the situation, respect the communication end of things moving forward, and then respect the process of what's going on in this country and in this world.