The Denver Broncos have a banner with a picture of Baltimore Ravens quarterback, and first week opponent, Joe Flacco hanging on the outside of the stadium. It is part of the NFL’s annual promotion of the season’s kickoff.
Denver Broncos fans are not thrilled about it and the Broncos tried to calm them down on Twitter.
Because the NFL promotes both teams playing in its annual Kickoff Game, fans will notice signage outside @SportsAuthField and around town...
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 26, 2013
...that features the Broncos and Ravens. But regardless of league guidelines, this will always be #BroncosCountry...
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 26, 2013
...and we can’t wait to see all the orange in the stands a week from Thursday!
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 26, 2013
On the website Change.org, a Broncos fan using the handle “Broncos Nation” has called for the NFL to remove the Flacco banner and posted a petition. The petition, in full:
To:
Roger Goodell, @nflcommish, National Football League
Take the Joe Flacco signage off my Mile High Stadium! Broncos Nation will not endure this detestable and audacious act. Who in their right mind thought that we would just let this fly?! We stand united against your unbearable Joe Flacco signage.
Sincerely,
(Your name)