Boyer said he and Kaepernick talked about their backgrounds, and how the protest was perceived.
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But I doubt the 49ers will cut him now, and they shouldn’t, unless they believe that Jeff Driskel is a better back-up option, which he isn’t.
On Sunday, Kaepernick cited police shootings as one of the reasons he made a decision to protest the national anthem.
The 49ers so far have stood by Kaepernick and his decision not to stand during the national anthem, saying, “In respecting such American principles as freedom of religion and freedom of expression, we recognize the right of an individual to choose to participate, or not, in our celebration of the national anthem”.
He has cited racial injustice and police brutality among the many reasons for his protest. He did not provide specifics about the $1 million donation.
“I’ve had great memories here, and this team has given me the opportunity to become the man I am today”. Even those who want him shipped across a border have to admit he did a damn good job of gaining the nation’s eyes and ears. I’m a vet. I care about people’s right to take a stand.
Every member of the Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos appeared to stand during the national anthem played before Thursday night’s preseason finale in Glendale. “That is not the way to do it”.
This is America. You’re free to express your opinions.
Kaepernick addressed the socks in an Instagram post on Thursday afternoon, explaining that he began wearing them before he took a public stance on the anthem. “On account of him”, Lair said. “He said he appreciated it”. “That goes for everybody on the football team, not just Colin”.
Kaepernick was thrilled to be joined by Reid, the 49ers’ starting safety and a fourth-year veteran from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Reid and Kaepernick decided together on kneeling rather than sitting during the anthem. “And it was also a way to try to show more respect to the men and women that fight for this country”.
In Philadelphia, a rookie linebacker named Myke Tavarres initialy said he’d followed Kaepernick’s lead and sit during the national anthem before a game against the Jets.
“It’s something I plan to keep on doing until I feel like justice has been served”, Lane said.
“I was hoping he was going to stand up”, Boyer told Alex Marvez of the Sporting News. I just did it. …
In the aftermath of the country discovering Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest of the national anthem two weeks ago, the most level-headed take came from Nate Boyer, a former Green Beret who had a cup of coffee as a long snapper in the NFL. “This is what America should be all about”.
Kaepernick doesn’t intend his stance to be a criticism of the military. The 49ers’ visit coincided with the annual Salute to the Military preseason game for the Chargers, who have strong fan support in their city’s extensive armed forces community.
“People don’t realize what’s really going on in this country”, Kaepernick said.
The team, which has tried unsuccessfully to trade Kaepernick to another team since his demotion, issued a statement of support after the game.
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This is the conversation-with Boyer (who Tweeted out a picture with Kaepernick, apparently from a meeting earlier in the day), with Reid, with his teammates, with everyone who knows that the world is not flawless. To me this is something that has to change.
