EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Coach Ben McAdoo has talked with Giants players about making a statement on social injustice in the wake of police shootings in Oklahoma and North Carolina, but something other than kneeling or sitting for the national anthem.The rookie coach neither identified the players he spoke with Wednesday nor did he say what type of action was being considered.No Giants players have sat or knelt during the playing of the national anthem either in the preseason or at the opening two games of the NFL regular season. There was also no indication any of them would protest Sunday when the Giants will be home to play the Washington Redskins.Theyre conflicted and they want to make a difference, McAdoo said of his meeting with the players. The league is a platform to make a difference. I encourage them to. I would like to be involved in that. Anything I can do to help.Still, I feel that you can make a difference outside of the anthem. We can do something together to make a difference. It doesnt have to involve the national anthem. I still believe that you pay tribute to the people that sacrifice their lives so that we can coach and play in this great game.San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began the anthem protest that other NFL players and athletes in other sports have since joined.McAdoo said he would not stop any player who wanted to join that protest.Thats their freedom, McAdoo said. I just want an open dialogue, something that we can do together as a team to make a difference.Running back Rashad Jennings wanted the team to do something seen as more than a gesture that many view as disrespect for the sacrifices of those who defend the country. He wanted the protest to be seen as opposition to oppression and injustice.Cornerback Janoris Jenkins said he felt a little powerless when he heard about the recent shootings.They have to get that fixed, to the top, start with the president or whatever, he said. Man, you just drop your head and move on and hope that one day there will be a change.Defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul said he would stand for the anthem. He said what others do is up to them.Dont be a follower, be a leader, Pierre-Paul said. Do what you want to do.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL http://www.bengalsrookiestore.com/Bengals-Carlos-Dunlap-Jersey/ . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. http://www.bengalsrookiestore.com/Bengals-Kevin-Huber-Jersey/ . 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EUGENE, Ore. -- Oregon coach Mark Helfrich was heading out to recruit while speculation swirled about his job security -- or lack of it.Helfrich spoke to reporters Sunday, a day after the Ducks ended the season with a 34-24 loss to the rival Oregon State Beavers in the 120th Civil War game.Oregon finished 4-8 and 2-7 in the Pac-12.The loss meant that Oregon wouldnt be making a postseason appearance for the first time since 2004. It also increased chatter that it might be Helfrichs last game as coach of the Ducks.Helfrich said he was going to meet with athletic director Rob Mullens in the coming week. Helfrich was due to attend the teams postseason banquet on Sunday then head out on a recruiting trip.We needed to win more games this year -- and I get that, Helfrich said at the somber postseason media availability.Helfrich said he reached out to Mullens by phone on Sunday morning but travel schedules did not allow for a face-to-face meeting.Mullens released a statement later.Now that our season is complete, I will evaluate all aspects of our football program, as I do with all of our sports after their seasons have ended. That evaluation includes meeting with coach Helfrich in the coming days to discuss the future of Oregon football, Mullen said.Helfrich, whose contract with Oregon includes an $11.6 million buyout, was 37-16 as head coach of the Ducks. He was Oregons offensive coordinator under innovator Chip Kelly, taking over the top job in 2013 when Kelly went to the NFL.After going 9-4 last season, Oregon started this season ranked No. 24 in the preseason AP Top 25. But the Ducks lost 35-32 at Nebraska in the third week of the season, touching off a five-game losing streak.The teams defensive shortcomings were readily apparent in Oregons 70-21 loss at home to No. 5 Washington on Oct. 8. Huskies quarterback Jake Browning threew for six touchdowns in the victory, which snapped a 12-game losing streak to the rival Ducks.ddddddddddddOregon had a brief revival last weekend with a 30-28 victory over then-No. 11 Utah in Salt Lake City last weekend -- which temporarily staved off questions about Helfrichs future. The Ducks went into the Civil War in Corvallis with slim hopes that a win could at least get them consideration for a bowl berth with a five-win season.Oregon took a 24-14 lead in the third quarter against the Beavers, but Oregon State tailback Ryan Nall ran for three consecutive touchdowns. Nall finished with 155 yards rushing and four touchdowns.With the loss, the Ducks finished last in the Pac-12 North standings.True freshman Justin Herbert, who took over for graduate transfer Dakota Prukop at quarterback and started Oregons final seven games, was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season. He threw for 1,936 yards and 19 touchdowns with four interceptions in nine appearances.Junior Royce Freeman, mentioned as a Heisman Trophy hopeful at the start of the season, rushed for 1,009 yards and nine touchdowns but was slowed by injury. A possible NFL draft prospect, Freeman said after the Civil War that he had not made a decision on whether to return for another college season.The overwhelming drag on Oregons success appeared to be the defense. The Ducks, who switched to a 4-3 scheme under new defensive coordinator Brady Hoke, spent most of the season mired in the bottom of the NCAA defensive rankings.Helfrich said Sunday he has no plans to make any changes on his staff. He also expressed hope for next season.I think we have a great team coming back, a very talented team coming back, he said. And thats exciting. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '