John Elway, the front office guru of the Denver Broncos, now joins many other people in public positions who are supporting the black community. Elway happened to use his version of support via listening, words and a statement.
He released the following statement on the mean streets of Twitter.
“I’ve spent the last week listening and learning from the players and coaches on our team. What I’ve heard from the players in particular — and watching the way they lead during this time of need — has been moving. I always thought that since I grew up in a locker room, I knew everything there was to know about understanding teammates from different backgrounds and walks of life. What I’ve realized is that I could not have been more wrong. Listening to the players and reading their social media, the strength they have shown and the experiences they have shared has been powerful. It has impacted me. I realize I have a long way to go, but I will keep listening and learning. That is the only way to grow. I truly believe a lot of good will come from the many difficult conversations that are taking place around our team, league and country.
“The way the players amplify the voices that need to be heard is more important than ever. I fully support them using their platform and influence in a positive way to create change. Recently, we’ve all heard people say that sports can be a much-needed distraction during such a challenging time. I know that the players, our team and league, can be so much more than that. We can all be part of the solution. I also understand that my voice needs to be part of this conversation, too. I am not going to stay on the sidelines. Everyone has a responsibility to help those who are hurting. I am joining with the players, coaches, and our organization in speaking up against racism, police brutality, and any injustice in the black community.”
Not only a legendary gunslinger for the Denver Broncos, John Elway is arguably the most famous athlete (and front office person) in the entire state of Colorado. Words are just words, but it's better than nothing. Like many other people who can't directly related to the oppression of others, Elway taking the step to listen and learn is a good one.
After that, putting his voice to the issue is also helpful, as it's long been said things won't change unless people in positions of power use it to help those without a giant enough platform to do so. It'll be interesting to see what John Elway does next — within the Broncos franchise and the greater Denver community — after this statement.
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