Former NFL kicker Jay Feely believes that Americans should be able to openly discuss their political views without fear of backlash. He argues that this is an essential part of a healthy democracy.
Former NFL kicker and current "NFL on CBS" broadcaster Jay Feely has endorsed former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Feely's endorsement is one of many Trump has received from the sports community, also earning support from Hulk Hogan, Dana White, and Brett Favre.
Feely recently appeared on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich" to discuss his reasons for supporting Trump. He believes that Trump's policies are better for the country than those of the Biden-Harris administration, citing the economy, safety, and the border as key issues.
Jay Feely Advocates for Open Political Discussions: "That's What's Great About Our Country
Feely grew up in Florida, but he and his wife currently live in Phoenix, where he first lived when he played for the Arizona Cardinals from 2010-2013. Feely has five children: Lexi and Delmonte, who are each married; Jace, who is also a kicker and plays at University of Colorado under Deion Sanders; and Abby and Olivia, who are in high school.
Feely believes that people in his state have a chance to flip Arizona back to voting Republican in the upcoming presidential election after Trump lost the state in 2020 to President Biden. However, he has a message to fellow Republicans in the state ahead of November.
Jay Feely Advocates for Open Political Discussions: "That's What's Great About Our Country
"There's over 200,000 registered Republicans in Arizona that didn't vote in the last presidential election … If half of those people vote … just half the registered Republicans in Arizona, [Trump] wins the state of Arizona! It holds true in each of those swing states as well. So people who are registered Republicans, they just need to get out and vote for Donald Trump. I don't understand to me, how you wouldn't because the two parties have never been further apart," Feely said.
Feely believes that it is important for people to be able to talk about politics openly and without fear of backlash. He argues that this is an essential part of a healthy democracy.
Jay Feely Advocates for Open Political Discussions: "That's What's Great About Our Country
"I think we should be able to talk about politics and who we like without people casting stones, without saying ‘oh were going to cancel somebody,'" Feely said. "If you're liberal and you believe in a certain politician, you should be able to talk about that, express your beliefs. If you like Trump, you should be able to express your beliefs."
Feely hopes that Americans can someday get back to a point where they can openly discuss politics without fear of retaliation. He believes that this is essential for the health of the country.
Jay Feely Advocates for Open Political Discussions: "That's What's Great About Our Country
