Former Papa John’s CEO John Schnatter became the face of the anti-anthem protest movement in 2017 when he blamed the demonstrations for tanking his company’s sales. However, in a recent interview, Schnatter claims that his criticism of the league wasn’t merely to protect his business’ bottom line. In fact, it was an ill-fated and doomed coup spurned on by two longtime rivals.
During an episode of Fearless with Jason Whitlock, Schnatter claims that Washington Commanders Owner Dan Snyder and Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones encouraged him to target the league and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in an attempt to get Goodell removed.
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones (Ian Halperin/UPI Photo)
Schnatter made headlines in November of 2017 when he blasted the league for allowing anthem protests that were tanking the league’s ratings and, by extension, hurting Papa John’s sales. At…
