MI coach Jim Harbaugh weighed in Monday on his former player, Colin Kaepernick, with regard to the San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s decision not to stand during the National Anthem, which came to light following Friday’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. “Now, I think people are really talking about it”.
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“Not only does he show an incredible lack of knowledge regarding our profession and “officer involved” shootings, but also shows a naivety and total lack of sensitivity towards police officers”, Halloran said. And we can move forward.There is police brutality.
The NFL said that while they encourage players to stand, they respect Kaepernick’s right to not stand.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, Kaepernick’s long-time nemesis on the field, agreed with Kaepernick’s desire to speak out on behalf of oppressed African Americans. Through Kaepernick’s decision, Trump was once again confronted with this same matter, which resulted in him urging the San Francisco 49ers quarterback to “find a country that works better for him”. “Some are so affected they never return to the streets”. “I disagree with it”, Arians said. “The cause he was going for, fine by me – but don’t do it in that fashion”, Isner said. “I support him in that”.
Gabbert and Kaepernick are competing for San Francisco’s starting QB job.
“Voltaire so eloquently stated, “I may not agree with what you say, but I’ll defend it until death your right to say it, ‘” Harbaugh told ESPN.com”.
Earnest said he was “confident” that Obama was aware of the issue, but said he hadn’t spoken to the president directly about Kaepernick’s protest. “That’s what he’s done, and even as objectionable as we find his perspective, he certainly is entitled to express it”.
Rice took to Twitter and chastised Kaepernick for refusing to stand for the national anthem.
“I just know that I am very thankful to be an American”.
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As some of Kaepernick’s teammates noted Sunday, many are offended by his bold move – one he plans to continue indefinitely. “When I look at the flag, I see the best of us”.
