Salute to Colin Kaepernick: Kaepernick sits during national anthem

[Alexander The Great]

I dont believe shyt Mike freeman says. He probably spoke to 3 players

is he one of the piece of shyt nfl reporters? I can't remember

 

[JLova]

Props for his stand but this might not end well for him

And that's where we as a community should back him and support him. Can't expect players or anyone with that power to put their necks out like that when the community they're defending won't even support them. By support I mean, be vocal, speak with your money/buying power, etc.

 

[Gyasi85]

I don't stand for it either.

Kaepernick sits during national anthem

Kaepernick sits during national anthem

On a night that was supposed to be significant for what 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick did on the field, what he didn’t do while off the field will create even bigger headlines.

During the playing of the national anthem, Kaepernick sat.

The 49ers have confirmed that Kaepernick did not stand for the anthem, and they have issued the following statement.

“The national anthem is and always will be a special part of the pre-game ceremony,” the team said in a statement issued to PFT. “It is an opportunity to honor our country and reflect on the great liberties we are afforded as its citizens. 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.”

It’s unclear why Kaepernick sat. However, Kaepernick retweeted the following message on Thursday, which accompanied images of the American and Confederate flags: “The fact that you really believe that there is difference in these flags means that your [sic] ignoring history.”

At a time when NFL players are criticized for not speaking out on social issues, Kaepernick has provided a very significant and conspicuous gesture. As the team noted, it’s his right to do so. But given that Kaepernick opted to make a stand by sitting during the traditional pregame honoring of the country and its flag — which is so tightly woven into the DNA of the NFL — there surely will be a reaction.

 

[KOohbt]

Props for his stand but this might not end well for him

Is that a threat

 

[FreshAIG]

Might be the GOAT rebuttal to combat that "don't like it, leave it" sentiment

 

[LastEmperor2k2]

Full of certain "people "huh?

Am I lying though

How often does a sport convo turn into a race one

 

[Lord_Chief_Rocka]

I always laugh when it's the ones that are half white and raised in all white households that do this over compensating militant shyt to prove how down they are...



We've all encountered these cats, so don't front and act like I'm saying some off the wall shyt.

If homie feels that strongly about something and feels the need to take that stance... Then more power to him.

But if he's doing this to prove something, then it's some lame ass shyt.

Either way, I love that he's doing this while that fakkit Chip Kelly is his new coach and is going to have to deal with the distraction. Such wonderful karma.

 

[SubZeroDegrees]

There is no reason for the national anthem to be played at any domestic sporting event. It's so stupid.

The oversaturation of patriotism in sports is sickening.

 

[KOohbt]

I always laugh when it's the ones that are half white and raised in all white households that do this over compensating militant shyt to prove how down they are...



We've all encountered these cats, so don't front and act like I'm saying some off the wall shyt.

If homie feels that strongly about something and feels the need to take that stance... Then more power to him.

But if he's doing this to prove something, then it's some lame ass shyt.

Either way, I love that he's doing this while that fakkit Chip Kelly is his new coach and is going to have to deal with the distraction. Such wonderful karma.

Look how angry this breh is. Kaep got these lil nikkas tight out here writing paragraphs.

 

[Savior]

Are those players gonna stand with Kaep when they try to bury him tho?

 

[Lord_Chief_Rocka]

Might be the GOAT rebuttal to combat that "don't like it, leave it" sentiment

Yep. Swift, short, and ether.

And fukk Hillary

 

[FakeNews]

is he one of the piece of shyt nfl reporters? I can't remember

Dude is horrible. I believe he's the one who tried to start that stuff about Russ not being black enough

 

[Geek Nasty]

Props for his stand but this might not end well for him

That's why you have to respect him for the stand. He knows there's a price to pay.

 

[Paradise50]

Ehh if that's so Kaep would retire and then not to have to pay those huge taxes to the gov

This dude ain't as you wanna make him, cause that money still means alot to him or he'd be in Denver

fukk you townhouse cracker

 

[Primetime21]

If homie feels that strongly about something and feels the need to take that stance... Then more power to him.

But if he's doing this to prove something, then it's some lame ass shyt.

Some of ya'll are better off being seen and not heard What are you even trying to say