Former professional football standout DeMarcus Ware on Wednesday told USA Today he would have wanted to visit the White House this year had he been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.
President Donald Trump on Monday called off a visit by the Super Bowl champs, citing the dispute over whether NFL players must stand during the playing of the national anthem.
"I want to go," Ware, a volunteer coach for the Dallas Cowboys. "Presidents, they change, but the White House doesn't change, and I want to see it. I want to see it."
Ware visited the White House as a member of the Broncos in 2016 after Denver won the Super Bowl, and called it a "privilege" to meet former President Barack Obama and see the White House building.
"A lot of people don't get to go to the White House, and to meet the president. It is a big privilege because he is that person that represents us. So I want go to the White House and see all the history that is, and I want to see where I'm paying all my money to, to Uncle Sam,” Ware said. “But then, to be there with your team and you're having a good time. They didn't get to do that this year, and that's hard. I guess the tradition is broken."
Nick Foles, the Super Bowl most valuable player, was the only Philadelphia player confirmed for the visit before the plug was pulled.
Ware said he understood why multiple Eagles players did not want to attend.
"As a team, you have to stick together," Ware said. "I would say, tell you what, let's make it to the Super Bowl again and then see if we get invited back next year."
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