“A lot of those people are people that I want to give equal opportunities to,” Kaepernick said. He also wanted to redirect the narrative stemming from his recent refusal to stand for the national anthem. I’m sorry he’s so oppressed, he’s making $18 million.” (Kaepernick is due to make $11.9 million this season.) suspended Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf for two days without pay when he refused to stand during the national anthem. Kaepernick appreciated that they cheered for him at a time when it is not popular to do so.

Source: New York Times September 02, 2016 02:14 UTC