{"id":1513239,"date":"2022-06-13T08:35:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T12:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1513239"},"modified":"2022-06-13T08:35:43","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T12:35:43","slug":"commanders-defensive-coordinator-jack-del-rio-leaves-twitter-following-jan-6-remarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/commanders-defensive-coordinator-jack-del-rio-leaves-twitter-following-jan-6-remarks\/","title":{"rendered":"Commanders Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio Leaves Twitter Following Jan. 6 Remarks"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcommanders-defensive-coordinator-jack-del-rio-leaves-twitter-following-jan-6-remarks%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1513239&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div id=\"speechkit-wrapper\" class=\"speechkit-wrapper\">\n<p><span class=\"label-bg\">NEW<\/span>You can now listen to Fox News articles!\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"speakable\">Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio\u2019s comments <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/us\/capitol-protests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot<\/a> and the 2020 George Floyd protests have now cost the coach his social media account.<\/p>\n<p class=\"speakable\">The longtime NFL coach deactivated his Twitter account following the controversy about his remarks and the $100,000 fine levied by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/sports\/nfl\/washington-commanders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington coach Ron Rivera<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Del Rio on Wednesday downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol and questioned why the intense protests in the summer following Floyd\u2019s death didn\u2019t receive the same scrutiny.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Del Rio called the Jan. 6 riot a &#8220;dust-up at the Capitol&#8221; and later attempted to backtrack on his remarks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 767px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/640\/320\/Jack-Del-Rio2.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1\" alt=\"Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver, Colo.\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n      Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver, Colo.<br \/>\n      <span class=\"copyright\">(Justin Tafoya\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;I made comments earlier today in referencing the attack that took place <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/us\/congress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the United States Capitol<\/a> on Jan. 6, 2021. Referencing that situation as a dust-up was irresponsible and negligent, and I am sorry,&#8221; Del Rio said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I stand by my comments condemning violence in communities across the country. I say that while also expressing my support as an American citizen for peaceful protest in our country. I have fully supported all peaceful protests in America. I love, respect and support all my fellow coaches, players and staff that I work with and respect their views and opinions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/commanders-ron-rivera-washington-name-change-turning-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rivera on Friday announced<\/a> a fine and said the comments were hurtful to the community and didn\u2019t reflect the views of the organization.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/nfl-hall-famer-ed-reed-100k-fine-commanders-jack-del-rio-not-enough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NFL HALL OF FAMER ED REED SAYS $100K FINE HANDED DOWN TO COMMANDERS COACH JACK DEL RIO \u2018NOT ENOUGH\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 767px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/640\/320\/Jack-Del-Rio.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1\" alt=\"Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio of the Washington Football Team during the second half of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas.\u00a0\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n      Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio of the Washington Football Team during the second half of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas.\u00a0<br \/>\n      <span class=\"copyright\">(Chris Unger\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;He understands the distinction between the events of that dark day and peaceful protests, which are a hallmark of our democracy,&#8221; Rivera said. &#8220;Words have consequences, and his words hurt a lot of people in our community. I want to make it clear that our organization will not tolerate any equivalency between those who demanded justice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/person\/george-floyd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in the wake of George Floyd&#8217;s<\/a> murder and the actions of those on Jan. 6 who sought to topple our government.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rivera said Del Rio\u2019s fine would be donated to the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund.<\/p>\n<p>Del Rio\u2019s comments had other implications.<\/p>\n<p>The Virginia legislature abandoned a bill that would have given the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/sports\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFL team tax incentives<\/a> to build a new stadium in the state. And NAACP president Derrick Johnson called for Del Rio to be fired.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is time for Jack Del Rio to resign or be terminated,&#8221; Johnson said. &#8220;His comments could not have been more offensive and ignorant. The Jan. 6th insurrection \u2014 an attempted coup \u2014 was far from a \u2018dust-up.\u2019 Each day we learn more and more on just how close our democracy came to autocracy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 767px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/640\/320\/GettyImages-1241191359.jpg?ve=1&#038;tl=1\" alt=\"Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio walks among his defenders as they warm up during practice at their training facility in Ashburn, Va., June 8, 2022.\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p>\n      Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio walks among his defenders as they warm up during practice at their training facility in Ashburn, Va., June 8, 2022.<br \/>\n      <span class=\"copyright\">(John McDonnell\/The Washington Post via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Downplaying the insurrection by comparing it to nationwide protests, which were in response to a public lynching, is twisted. You can\u2019t coach a majority Black team while turning your back on the Black community. It\u2019s time for you to pack up and step off the field.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen said he wasn\u2019t bothered by Del Rio\u2019s opinion.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Me personally, I don\u2019t care about his opinion. As long as he shows up every day, and he works hard, that\u2019s what I want from my defensive coordinator,&#8221; Allen told NBC Sports Washington.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&#038;af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&#038;af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In my opinion, everyone\u2019s entitled to their own opinion. Some guys decide to share it on Twitter; some guys don\u2019t. It doesn\u2019t make one person better than the other. At the end of the day, you can have a difference in opinion and still respect one another. I feel like that\u2019s what our country is about. That\u2019s what our team is about.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><i>The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p>Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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