You would think a guy who went to a Super Bowl just 4 years ago and is now looking at riding the bench behind Blaine Gabbert would be focused on more important things like actually getting on the field than trying to make some political statement. But guess what, that’s not how Colin Kaepernick rolls.
Instead of trying to become the starter, he’s decided he’d rather be a complete dick off the field.
PFT has more details:
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.”
Kaepernick didn't stand during national anthem. He also didn't play QB at an NFL level…(📷 via @jenniferleechan) pic.twitter.com/RUrH7Z8z4m
— Will Reeve Jr. (@WillReeveJr) August 27, 2016
Kap’s had a history of saying dumb stuff, just on Thursday he retweeted a tweet comparing the Confederate Flag to the American flag.
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.”
How about they cut his ass and then he can talk about how much he hates America.
UPDATE.. Here’s Kaepernick’s response:
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color,” Kaepernick told Steve Wyche of NFL Media. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”
