Kaepernick’s stand temporarily inspired the Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie linebacker Myke Tavarres to also sit out the national anthem.
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Kaepernick told the NFL Network’s Steve Wyche the following on Friday evening after it was discovered he didn’t stand up during the Star-Spangled Banner.
A few Buffalo Bills players wanted to talk Monday about the decision by the San Francisco 49ers Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. “I don’t think you can not deny someone the right to speak out or mock or make fun or belittle anybody else’s opinion”.
Rice, a 2010 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, played most of his professional football career with the 49ers and is considered the game’s greatest receiver.
“I thought that was pathetic from him”, Isner said after a five-set victory over young compatriot Frances Tiafoe in the first round of the US Open on Monday. “It’s not my opinion, but I respect his right”. According to USA Today, he has no intention of standing during the national anthem until the country changes.
He added, “I’m going to continue to stand with the people that are being oppressed …” I understand it. At the same time, you should have some (expletive) respect for people who served, especially people that lost their life to protect our freedom.
Bills defensive tackle Casey Walker said he supports Kaepernick 100 percent. Thousands assailed his action as disrespectful to the flag, the nation, and those who fought for it.
It went on to say the team will not stop Kaepernick from sitting out, as it is his right as an American to express himself as he sees fit.
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His team and the National Football League say Kaepernick hasn’t done anything wrong. “I’m not that guy to say he’s wrong or right”, Watkins said. In a press conference prior to the San Francisco 49ers preseason game last week, Chip Kelly explained neither he nor the organization would stand in the way of the player’s protest, The Mercury News reported.
