"The messaging of this unfortunately needs to continue to be redirected, I think," Rodgers said. "It's never been about the national anthem. It's never been about the military. We're all patriotic in the locker room. We love our troops. This is about something bigger than that - an invitation to show unity in the face of some divisiveness from the top in this country. And I'm proud of our guys. This has been a galvanizing situation for us. ... (A)s much as some people want us to just shut up and play football and keep the politics to the politics, sports and politics have always intersected. And if we can help continue a conversation through demonstration of unity ... I think that's a good thing.