evidence: Did Kansas City Chief's boss Clark Hunt threaten to fire players and staff if they do not stand for the national anthem? No, that's not true: This is a made-up statement that has been falsely attributed to the CEO and part-owner of the NFL team and also to other NFL owners in the past. [...] Clark Hunt, CEO and Owner of the Kansas City #Chiefs called a meeting with all of his Coaches, Players, and field staff and firmly told them, "You are all simply paid performers on a stage and that field is my stage! You will stand, with your hand over your heart and with respect, when our Country's National Anthem is being played or you will no longer be a Kansas City Chief, a Coach for the Kansas City Chiefs or have any association with the Chiefs Organization! [...] Brad Gee, the director of communications for the Kansas City Chiefs, confirmed with Lead Stories that Hunt never made that statement.