Posted on 08/10/2017 12:09:22 AM PDT by Impala64ssa
Thousands of football fans around the country are threatening to boycott the NFL this season if Colin Kaepernick doesn't end up signing with a team.
The fans are voicing their displeasure with the league through a petition on Change.org. The petition calls for fans to boycott the NFL if "Colin Kaepernick doesn't play this season."
From the petition:
"We understand the NFL is very important to you. We also understand the purpose of Colin Kaepernick's protest is FAR more important than any games you will ever watch. Simply put, if things stay the same for the way America -- where 'all men are created equal' -- treats people of color, then your loved ones, friends, and children will eventually be affected as well."
The petition has been up for nearly two weeks now and has already garnered more than 130,000 signatures. That's 130,000 people who have promised not to "watch any games" or "buy any merchandise."
"If you are appalled by [Kaepernick not signing], then show your power by boycotting the NFL until Kaepernick gets signed to a team," the petition states. "This means to not watch any games, no social media comments about your favorite team before/during/after the games, don't attend the stadiums, and don't buy any merchandise which represents the league or your favorite team.
Kaepernick spent the 2016 season kneeling for the national anthem as a way to protest police brutality and racial injustice, and since becoming a free agent, he hasn't been able to find a team that will hire him.
The quarterback opted out of his contract with the 49ers on March 1, and has only taken one official visit during his three months of free agency (with the Seawhawks). In that same period, several quarterbacks have signed free agent contracts, including Mark Sanchez, Josh McCown, Brian Hoyer, Matt Barkley, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Blaine Gabbert and Case Keenum.
Although Kaepernick was reportedly in contact with the Ravens and Dolphins after Joe Flacco (back) and Ryan Tannehill (knee) went down, neither team brought him in for a workout. Despite the fact that teams have been passing over Kaepernick for lesser quarterbacks, Roger Goodell has insisted that Kaepernick's not being blackballed. Even if he's not technically being blackballed, several owners have admitted that they're taking the opinion of their fans into account when it comes to Kaepernick.
Earlier this offseason, Giants co-owner John Mara said hundreds of fans threatened to boycott the team if the Giants signed Kaepernick. Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said he would have to talk to fans and sponsors before possibly signing Kaepernick.
Kaepernick's situation has been a black eye for the NFL, and it's something that seems to be coming more of an issue as we inch closer to the start of the regular season.
Besides the Change.org petition, Kaepernick has also received support from Spike Lee.
The director announced this week that he would he holding a rally in Kaepernick's honor at NFL headquarters on Wednesday.
130,000 limp wristed faggots aren’t gonna watch the game!!!??
Oh noo!!
That’s one stadium full for one game in Dallas.
MILLIONS will top if he plays.
Owners just need a pen and pad to do the math.
At this point, I Could NEVER watch ANY game if he played.
Never thought I’d say that.
F You Fool!
>> That’s 130,000 people who have promised not to “watch any games” or “buy any merchandise.”
130k SJWs planning to protest soccer.
Got to fight fire with fire.
Someone should start a petition saying they WILL BOYCOTT ALL NFL if he is signed.
Sort of like the wish in one hand and $hiite in the other and see which one fills up first.
Of course anyone signing or organizing ‘my’ suggestion will be subject to all kinds of verbal abuse.
Probably 10x as many people would sign that petition.
Few if any signing such a petition are really NFL fans anyway.
Weigh that against the millions of patriots who WILL boycott if Kaeperdick plays.
The league and owners should have taken a strong stand right from the first week of this b.s. last year. They have every right to require that players in uniform stand and respect the flag and anthem. They should have said immediately, “it is not a question of your private personal views, when you are paid and in uniform you will follow your employer’s standards.” There is no “right” to use your employer’s uniform, resources, facilities, tv contract, etc. to stage your own protest.
Kap would be a great fit for the Patriots.
Well, if it’s racist maybe blacks shouldn’t play in the NFL at all. How about we just re-segregate and start over?
Haha, that’s hilarious. I don’t believe it’s that many people that want him to play, not even close.
Now the people who are tired of people like him and all the political BS that has invaded the nfl.. WAY more.
never!!!!!
Wash your mouth out with soap! heh heh....
Kaepernick is a Soros tool.
Kaepernick really crossed the line and I was as angry as I’ve been at someone.
Having said that:
IF... he apologizes for what he did (Disrespecting America, the National anthem and Police Officers across the nation) and vows to never do it again I would have no problem with him playing.
I already boycotted the NFL years ago. Many,many reasons.
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