NFL commissioner says colin kaepernic deserves recognition.

[powderman]

   
NFL commissioner says colin kaepernic deserves recognition.
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Colin Kaepernick deserves 'our recognition,' NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says
Kaepernick's presence will be felt throughout the weekend in Tampa
By Ryan Gaydos | Fox News

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Colin Kaepernick was briefly mentioned during NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s Super Bowl LV press conference on Thursday ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Amid the NFL’s increased awareness about social justice issues, Goodell said that he was "thankful" that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback raised concerns when he did 4 years ago.

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"I said very clearly back in June that we wish we had listened to our players earlier, and we had a lot of players that were coming and bringing these issues to us," he told reporters, via the Mercury News. "It didn’t start last summer; it started over two years ago and we’ve been working with the Players Coalition over that period of time."

Goodell added: "Colin was one of the individuals who obviously brought a great deal of attention to this, and, for that, he deserves our recognition for that and appreciation."

Goodell expressed remorse over the summer about not listening to Kaepernick sooner when he was kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness about racial injustice and police brutality.

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"I wish we had listened earlier, Kaep, to what you were kneeling about and what you were trying to bring attention to," he told FOX Sports’ Emmanuel Acho in August. "We had invited him in several times to have the conversation, to have the dialogue. I wish we had the benefit of that; we never did. We would have benefited from that, absolutely."

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, the NFL and Goodell released a video statement saying "Black Lives Matter."


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Kaepernick may not be making an appearance on the field at the Super Bowl but his presence was felt through the Tampa, Fla., area. Ben & Jerry’s put up billboards with the ex-quarterback’s face on them to promote his activism.

Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for FoxNews.com. Follow him on social media @Gaydos_
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[Goldie]

Oh Lord please give me a break. :'(

[Dee]

I thought I'd already recognized him? Ok, here we go again for those who missed it.
Hes the lowlife pos, no good sob that dishonored, and insulted our country, and flag.
There! Hes been recognized.

[northwoodneil]

After Dee's description .....now I recognize him.

[powderman]

I'd love to see the nfl and most of their racist hate America players go bankrupt. CHARLIE. 

[Ranger99]

He deserves something alright,
but recognition ain't it

[Dee]

I'd love to see the nfl and most of their racist hate America players go bankrupt. CHARLIE. 

Charlie you'll be happy to know that within 3 years of retirement, over 70% of NFL players are financially distressed, and within 7 years are bankrupt.

[Ranger99]

After mama gets the new house
en the new cah,  mr. million
dollar man makes a baby or two
and spends his bounty on nose
candy and pot and strippers
and when the knee goes, they
don't even have enough left for
a mc rib and a red drank

[DDZ]

I'd love to see the nfl and most of their racist hate America players go bankrupt. CHARLIE. 

No Worries, its coming.  When this country falls on hard times. Stuff they call entertainment is the first to go.   

[ironglows]

After mama gets the new house
en the new cah,  mr. million
dollar man makes a baby or two
and spends his bounty on nose
candy and pot and strippers
and when the knee goes, they
don't even have enough left for
a mc rib and a red drank

  ..And the rest of us have to support those children.

[BUGEYE]

I noticed in the op a headline that said the good people of Tampa were to have to look at billboards of that communist.

[ironglows]

  NFL says Humperdink needs recognition..I think most here do recognize him...for what he is worth..

  The only question left is..Why do people keep on recognizing the NFL for it's overpriced, over valued, and unpatriotic, tawdry and political game playing ?

[Bob Riebe]

  NFL says Humperdink needs recognition..I think most here do recognize him...for what he is worth..

  The only question left is..Why do people keep on recognizing the NFL for it's overpriced, over valued, and unpatriotic, tawdry and political game playing ?

I agree one hundred percent, and you cannot turn to college football as the is just as sleazy as the pro stuff.

[DDZ]

There are some really good people in the NFL. Alejandro Villanueva comes to mind. An Army veteran who was the only Steeler to come out of the locker room to stand and hold his hand over his heart while the National Anthem played, while his coach, and rest of the team remained in the locker room. So not all NFL players are spoiled brats. A large majority think they are above us peons. They also use the NFL as a stage for voicing their hate for America.  What was really disgusting is when the NFL allowed players to wear criminals names on the back of their helmets. Like Jacob Blake, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor. That was enough for me to shut them off completely.   

[ironglows]

There are some really good people in the NFL. Alejandro Villanueva comes to mind. An Army veteran who was the only Steeler to come out of the locker room to stand and hold his hand over his heart while the National Anthem played, while his coach, and rest of the team remained in the locker room. So not all NFL players are spoiled brats. A large majority think they are above us peons. They also use the NFL as a stage for voicing their hate for America.  What was really disgusting is when the NFL allowed players to wear criminals names on the back of their helmets. Like Jacob Blake, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor. That was enough for me to shut them off completely.

  Whille I salute Alejandro for his service..and the fact that the Islamic terrorists couldn't make him back down..

  If we look today, he apparently backed down for our domestic, political terrorists.  He explained that his run onto the field was an accident and a mistake. ... Guess he wanted to continue playing pro football...
   https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/alejandro-villanueva-embarrassed-stood-national-anthem/h9v8omc86h681ccymxd37n6q7

[Goldie]

Too bad someone wouldn't come up with a target of this scumbag for us to target practice with. I would have to buy a package to replace my Hillary targets.

[DDZ]

There are some really good people in the NFL. Alejandro Villanueva comes to mind. An Army veteran who was the only Steeler to come out of the locker room to stand and hold his hand over his heart while the National Anthem played, while his coach, and rest of the team remained in the locker room. So not all NFL players are spoiled brats. A large majority think they are above us peons. They also use the NFL as a stage for voicing their hate for America.  What was really disgusting is when the NFL allowed players to wear criminals names on the back of their helmets. Like Jacob Blake, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor. That was enough for me to shut them off completely.

  Whille I salute Alejandro for his service..and the fact that the Islamic terrorists couldn't make him back down..

  If we look today, he apparently backed down for our domestic, political terrorists.  He explained that his run onto the field was an accident and a mistake. ... Guess he wanted to continue playing pro football...
   https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/alejandro-villanueva-embarrassed-stood-national-anthem/h9v8omc86h681ccymxd37n6q7

I do remember him doing that now. I had forgot about it. Yes I was surprised that he made that statement. Who knows how he was threatened.