Kyle Rudolph and Anthony Harris made it clear where they stand on racial issues following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. While Rudolph and Harris have their sights on helping the Minnesota Vikings a Super Bowl, they also want to “be the change,” per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Kyle Rudolph said the #Vikings are about to things as an organization: winning a championship and being the change, and they intend to do both. Also speaking was Anthony Harris, who encouraged everyone watching at home to impact one life to bring everyone together.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 28, 2020
The Vikings, similar to other teams, had multiple players speak out on the sorrowful situation involving Blake. Ameer Abdullah began the discussion by saying that the team will look to help create change by putting pressure on the bureaucratic systems that have been at fault.
On the other hand, Rudolph iterated that the Vikings are focused on two goals moving forward: winning a Super Bowl and combatting racial inequality. Harris reiterated what Rudolph said, saying that this is a perfect time for everyone to unite together.
Rudolph is entering his 10th season with the Vikings in 2020 and is viewed as one of the leaders of the team. Therefore, when he is vocal about something, people tend to listen. Provided that, he understands that his voice can be used to progress the conversation that needs to be had.
Despite the losses on defense, Minnesota believes they have a roster that can win the NFC North this season. Furthermore, if they reach the postseason, they are confident in their chances of advancing to the Super Bowl—like most teams.
Athletes across the NBA, MLB, and NFL have expressed their desire to help be part of the change in today's society. Even though Abdullah, Rudolph, and Harris spoke out on the issues at hand, they realize it's going to take efforts from everyone to reach the ultimate goal.
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