How was Colin Kaepernick treated in his first game appearance since his national anthem protest went public? Kaepernick has decided not to stand to protest American racial injustice and minority oppression.
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“He took a big step by getting up off the bench and taking a knee”, Boyer said in a text message to this newspaper. Boyer this week supported Kaepernick’s right to protest during the anthem and tweeted out a photo of him and Kaepernick together on Thursday.
The two 49ers weren’t alone.
All eyes were on the embattled quarterback to see if he would once again sit during the national anthem.
The Cowboys wanted to honor the police officers killed in an attack in Dallas in July, but were denied by the NFL.
Kaepernick received scattered boos when he dropped to a knee, but the protest was otherwise unremarked by the San Diego crowd.
“I told him I appreciate what he is standing up for”, Banks said.
Do you agree with his stance. of sitting down? Nobody sat during the anthem before the Washington Redskins-Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Wednesday night either.
As was previously scheduled, the Chargers will celebrate their annual salute to the military Thursday, paying tribute to the hundreds of thousands of current and retired military personnel who live and work in San Diego.
The executive director of the National Association of Police Organizations, one of the largest police organizations in the country, blasted Kaepernick and the NFL for continually demeaning police officers.
The refusals took place during Military Appreciation Night at Qualcomm Stadium and just after jumpers parachuted into the middle of the field.
After missing the first two exhibitions with a sore shoulder and playing only 13 snaps in the second quarter last game, Kaepernick led the 49ers to a 9-7 halftime lead against the Chargers. He finished 11-of-18 for 103 passing yards in the first half.
Kaepernick’s anthem protest became huge news in the National Football League world last Saturday, after some in the media caught on that he was sitting out. Kaepernick hopes to be the 49ers’ starter, but he is likely also in competition for a roster spot after a disappointing 2015 season during which he lost his starting job and had extensive injury problems.
According to USA Today, Kaepernick wore the socks as early as August 10.
Kaepernick is one of a number of professional athletes, including professional basketball players Dwyane Wade and LeBron James, who have used their celebrity to make a statement about contested social issues.
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You’ve gotta admire Kaepernick for just coming right out and speaking his mind.
