Villaneuva's "apology" was due to direct pressure from the Steelers ownership. Period. There's one narrative in the NFL. How dare a decorated combat veteran with 3 tours of Afghanistan "show up" his teammates by participating in the National Anthem??? How dare Villanueva demonstrate his love for the U.S.A.? "No Dogs Allowed" in the NFL was the pristinely clear message to Villanueva. I guess since the Steelers deceased owner, Dan Rooney, was the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland under Obama from 2009-12 and was a huge financial backer of Obama had nothing to do with the Steelers pressuring Villanueva?

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