While Kaepernick sat during the national anthem for the 49ers first two exhibition games, he was not playing and in street clothes.
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Although it could have happened this off season when the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers were talking about it according to “sources”, the Jets fortunately came to their senses and avoided the public relations nightmare that would have happened if Kaepernick refused to stand for the National Anthem at Metlife Stadium on September 11.
Sports fans at the final Buck Night of the season at the Seawolves game have different opinions.
“I would be extremely disappointed if one of our players did not stand during the national anthem”, Muschamp said.
During an 18-minute interview on Sunday, Kaepernick said that one of the big reasons he was protesting the national anthem is because he has an issue with several things going on in across the country, including police brutality.
As Kaepernick has said, he will continue to use silent protest to express his emotions. “Cops are getting paid leave for killing people”.
“I personally decided I just can’t stand for what this represents right now”, said Kaepernick.
Addressing the argument that his refusal to stand is unpatriotic, Kaepernick added: “I have great respect the men and women who have fought for this country”.
His actions managed to trigger Donald Trump. We have a presidential candidate who deleted emails and done things illegally and is a presidential candidate.
A few Bills players wanted to talk today about the decision by the 49ers Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. That doesn’t make sense to me. In some social media circles, those who support Kaepernick have mentioned other athletes that made unpopular stands, such as Muhammad Ali and Tommie Smith and John Carlos during the 1968 Mexico Olympics.
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“Let him try, it’s not gonna happen”. However, Kaepernick’s comments don’t seem to be aimed towards all police officers and the letter doesn’t really address the controversial incidents that have sparked outrage throughout the country.
