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Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan against the New York Jets at New Era Field. The Jets beat the Bills 37 to 31. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

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Sep 15, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan against the New York Jets at New Era Field. The Jets beat the Bills 37 to 31. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
By Maghen Moore
Sept 24, 2017

Sunday NFL Countdown analyst and former head coach Rex Ryan expressed his feelings about President Donald Trump’s comments on the NFL and its players.

President Trump tweeted that players who do not stand during the national anthem should be fired.

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