evidence: "You are all simply paid performers on a stage and that field is my stage," the statement says. "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. I will immediately fire you, no matter who you are!" [...] Here’s what Hunt has actually said about anthem protests: "It’s not something where I’ve spoken specifically to the players or any specific player about it. But the entire team knows that our desire is for them to stand during the national anthem." [...] The Kansas City Star, No, Clark Hunt didn’t say this about the anthem … it’s an old debunked rumor, Sept. 7, 2017