Anthem-protesting Colin Kaepernick named starter for San Francisco 49ersUSA TODAY SPORTS Colin Kaepernick will start against the Buffalo Bills on Monday. Colin Kaepernick, who has caused controversy by kneeling during the US national anthem, has been named the starting quarterback for the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers. Kaepernick, 28, told a news conference after being named the team's starter on Tuesday (Wednesday NZ Time). KIRBY LEE/USA TODAY San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58), quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and free safety Eric Reid (35) kneel in protest during the playing of the national anthem. Kaepernick went 2-6 last season with a 59 per cent completion rate, six touchdowns and five interceptions.

Source: Stuff October 12, 2016 01:07 UTC