The 49ers official response:
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“The San Francisco 49ers reject the comments that were made yesterday, and have addressed the matter with Chris. There is no place for discrimination within our organization at any level. We have and always will proudly support the LGBT community.”
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http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/49er...sue-statements
Jim Harbaugh's response:
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“We reject what he said. That in no way reflects how the organization feels, and how most of the players feel. His impact going forward on the team is something we'll think about. He will learn from it, he made a statement, and he pledged to grow from it. We hope it will affect him in a positive way going forward.
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(emphasis mine) http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/ray-r...re-49ers-focus
Jim Harbaugh doesn't suffer fools gladly. Braylon Edwards complained. He was cut. Brandon Jacobs whined about his role. He was cut. It remains to be seen what will happen to Culliver in the long term, but I can see the 49ers taking some CBs in the draft.
Jed York, President of the 49ers, has tried to be an NFL leader in anti-bullying and pro-LGBT issues. This has embarrassed him and won't soon be forgotten, especially at a time when they are trying to sell seasons tickets to a new stadium being built 40 miles further from San Francisco.
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