This was on Fox News of course.
They talked to both Theismann and Bobby Bowden about Kaepernick’s protest, but no once did anyone mention anything about all the good Kaepernick has done during the season and immediately in the offseason.
Shocking I know.
Here is what Theismann had to say.
Appearing Tuesday on “Outnumbered,” Theismann called out the San Francisco 49ers for awarding the team’s most prestigious honor to Kaepernick, who sparked controversy this season by refusing to stand for the national anthem.
On Friday, Kaepernick won the Len Eshmont Award, given to the “49er who best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont, an original member of the 1946 49ers team.”
“You’re a 2-14 football team; he’s won one football game. What has he inspired?” Theismann said.
Theismann said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been “wishy washy” on this subject and he would like to see the league adopt a policy similar to the NBA in which all players are required to stand for the national anthem.
“I don’t agree with what he’s done,” Theismann said. “As a matter of fact, the American flag…stands for the right to be able to do the things you wanna do, to be able to stand up and have a difference of opinion. I agree with that part of it, but not when you’re on the job.”
The award isn’t for the team’s record it is for the person who is making the most influence about changing society. Kaepernick’s teammates respect him and that is why he won the award.
Flip the page for what Bowden had to say…