Wayne Arnold

By your logic, the anthem itself is a distraction from the game.

Not even close to being comparable, imo. Ali refused to join a war which we know now was a war we should have never been fighting in - and had intelligent, logical reasons for his refusal. Ali was able to vocalize his innovative ideas which generated discussion (ie heated debates) then and those ideas are still used today. While Ali was protesting a true national policy (a war), Kaep is protesting isolated incidents. Even if Kaep somehow starts a movement with this silly thing - what's going to change? How can one change natural occurrences within a society and actions from individuals by protesting a country's flag and anthem? Even if one thinks the flag symbolizes government polices - there's no U.S. policy that calls for the mistreatment of black people. Monumental differences between the two.

Ah, gotcha.

No, it's not. I couldn't disagree more with Kaepernick here but I'd honestly rather see a person do something like this if he truly feels strongly about an issue than do nothing. As dumb and disrespectful as I think a public figure intentionally sitting for the national anthem is - at least he's passionate enough about what he perceives to be an injustice to make a sacrifice for a cause. To me, that's much more admirable than those who agree with what he's doing, yet won't do the same - not because they respect all of the patriots who have defended our freedom and made sacrifices that has led us closer to equality (what the flag symbolizes) but because it would put a dent in their bank accounts.

Apathy is definitely the way to go. God bless the United States of Apathy.

But it was Rex's fault he was so bad with the Jets!

And this is where so many people think Kaepernick is...*ahem* misguided. The flag and anthem should symbolize everything good about the United States. The freedoms and equality so many patriots of all races have fought and died for over the last 250 years are honored during each anthem. Making a public spectacle as a public figure by intentionally sitting down for it is basically spitting in the face of each and every one of those who made such tremendous sacrifices. And for what? Because of isolated incidents due to systematic flaws within our police department and justice system? Does he honestly believe that the United States intentionally persecutes against any race? And that the flag symbolizes that continued persecution? If he believes that, then he's simply not bright. And if he realizes that systemic racism is a natural flaw within our society which has resulted in blacks and other minorities being mistreated since the colonies declared independence and we continue to make strides toward eliminating that flaw to allow for equality for all races - and he still sits down for the anthem, then he's simply an *expletive*. Two choices.

How was EJ a deer in the headlights? He performed very well on Friday and led the team to a come-from-behind win.

That's your opinion. According to Kaep, the flag is a symbol of racism. To me, the flag symbolizes brussel sprouts. And I hate brussel sprouts. Therefore, going forward I'm no longer going to salute the flag or stand in respect for the national anthem. Buncha brussel sprout lovers.

Yeah, fourth and goal from the 28 should be an easy touchdown every time.

Welp, we won this one but the refs took it away. Oh well.

lol refs

Amazing, isn't it? He's a backup - we can stop nitpicking and criticizing every snap now.

Nice timing. Just threw a perfect ball.

Meeks playing solid.

Oh, EJ

Colt Anderson is our third best safety.

Good route by Lewis there. I think he should make the team ahead of Little.

Seconded.

Greg Little has to be cut. He can't catch.

Bryson Albright looks really freakin' good.

These refs are an absolute f'n disgrace. They should be fired after this game and I'm not even kidding.

Try again.