Briggs Expects Fine for Wearing 9/11 Gear on Sunday

**cigaretteman** · 09-09-2011, 09:39 AM

Lance Briggs has made a stand for a new contract, and now he's stepping out knowing he will face repercussions from the NFL for honoring the 10th anniversary of 9/11 .

The Chicago Bears linebacker expects to be fined after Sunday’s season opener against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field , but in his mind, it’s for a good reason, in his mind. Briggs plans to violate the NFL’s uniform policy by wearing cleats and gloves designed by Reebok (shown here) that commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The red, white and blue gloves and cleats are not approved for use as part of the Bears' uniform.

“So once the breast cancer game is played, players can wear pink gloves and shoes as much as they like,” Briggs wrote on his Twitter account. “For the anniversary of 9/11 game why is it if I wear shoes and gloves that are the colors of r nations flag..I will be fined by the league.

“Reebok great job on these gloves and shoes..looks like I'm getting fined this week. Lol!”

Briggs declared it will be “by far the best fine I will ever have to pay.”

Briggs expects fine for wearing 9/11 gear - chicagotribune.com

**3TrueFans** · 09-09-2011, 09:59 AM

I'm gonna rise up, I'm gonna to kick a little ***, I'm gonna to kick some *** in the U.S.A., gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I'm gonna kick some butt, I'm gonna drive a big truck, I'm gonna rule this world, I'm gonna kick some ***, I'm gonna rise up, I'm gonna kick a little ***. ROCK, FLAG, and EAGLE!!

**clonehenge** · 09-09-2011, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by 3TrueFans

I'm gonna rise up, I'm gonna to kick a little ***, I'm gonna to kick some *** in the U.S.A., gonna climb a mountain, gonna sew a flag, gonna fly on an eagle. I'm gonna kick some butt, I'm gonna drive a big truck, I'm gonna rule this world, I'm gonna kick some ***, I'm gonna rise up, I'm gonna kick a little ***. ROCK, FLAG, and EAGLE!!

Ahhhh...Sunny...new season starts 9/15...can't wait...

**tm3308** · 09-09-2011, 10:08 AM

If Briggs gets fined for this, somebody needs to give Goodell a good couple kicks in the nuts.

**djcubby** · 09-09-2011, 10:09 AM

That would be total BS if he was fined for wearing those to honor our country and those lost during such a tragic event.

**RhoadsRage** · 09-09-2011, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by tm3308

If Briggs gets fined for this, somebody needs to give Goodell a good couple kicks in the nuts.

I couldn't agree more!! Those gloves and cleats are pretty cool, should be sold or auctioned after the game with proceeds going to some kind of victims fund.

**cyhawkdmb** · 09-09-2011, 10:14 AM

I saw Jamal Charles had some too... I hope he wears them on sunday too.. If the NFL is going to fine these guys for wearing them its only fair that they match those fines with donations to a 9/11 fund.....

**ianoconnor** · 09-09-2011, 10:17 AM

Here's a link with more pictures:

NFL players may be fined for wearing unauthorized 9/11 tribute gear - Shutdown Corner - NFL*Blog - Yahoo! Sports

**jdoggivjc** · 09-09-2011, 10:18 AM

I tend to like Goodell, but if there was one week it would be in his best interest to not be a total Delta Bravo, it would be this week.

**RING4CY** · 09-09-2011, 02:08 PM

Robbie Gould on Twitter:

Classy move by @NFL to allow players to wear patriotic shoes on Sunday. Thanks to all the soldiers

Looks like the NFL is going to allow this without fines following.

**RING4CY** · 09-09-2011, 02:15 PM

Robbie Gould again on Twitter:

Looking forward to wearing my red white and blue @Nike on Sunday

**rworkman83** · 09-09-2011, 02:42 PM

Good choice by the NFL to allow this. As much as they do the Breast Cancer month, I'm actually surprised they aren't encouraging players to be wearing these things.