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Rams/49ers - ESPN, Sept.12th ....

Manny in CA : 8/30/2016 2:20 pm
The "whole world" will be watching to see what Colin Kaepernick does.

Compelling arguments on both sides of this discussion, exist, but purely from a curiosity of view, this may be the biggest thing (of it's kind) since John Carlos/Tommie Smith, way-back, at the '68 Olympics.

The point of this thread is NOT to discuss the political ramifications but rather to ascertain how ESPN may handle this event and think about how the hyper-commercial NFL will maneuver itself through this situation. (Is this a "No-Win" deal, or will the NFL make lemonade out of lemons") ?

Will the old adage "all publicity is good publicity" hold ?

How many interviews will there be, who will be interviewed, Goodell ?


Shame  
The Dude : 8/30/2016 2:24 pm : link
that Kap isn't playing on 9/11.
ESPN  
Big Blue '56 : 8/30/2016 2:26 pm : link
came out and said they WON'T be showing the sidelines
RE: ESPN  
jeff57 : 8/30/2016 2:27 pm : link
In comment 13094354 Big Blue '56 said:
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came out and said they WON'T be showing the sidelines


Good.
Good for ESPN  
Ben in Tampa : 8/30/2016 2:31 pm : link
there is no reason to keep feeding the monster
rumors are that the 49ers will "ice" Kaep...  
Mike in St. Louis : 8/30/2016 2:31 pm : link
this year...they have to pay him but he won't dress so won't be on the filed in uniform...
If he makes the cut....  
Vin R : 8/30/2016 2:32 pm : link
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I watch football to get away from this political crap  
giant24 : 8/30/2016 2:40 pm : link
I hope 49rs have the balls to cut him. Who needs this distraction on their team or in the league.
No opinion, either way ...  
Manny in CA : 8/30/2016 2:47 pm : link

But, I can say, I'm surprised.

This whole thing....  
Strip-Sack : 8/30/2016 2:52 pm : link
is such a complete waste of brain cells....who gives a flying rats ass how another man chooses to stand up for what he believes is right...complete nonsense IMO
RE: I watch football to get away from this political crap  
schabadoo : 8/30/2016 2:59 pm : link
In comment 13094442 giant24 said:
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I hope 49rs have the balls to cut him. Who needs this distraction on their team or in the league.


It's amazing how much the country has changed. Sandy Koufax would be excoriated these days.
This whole thing  
giantgiantfan : 8/30/2016 3:03 pm : link
is dumb. Who gives a shit? The media makes sunshine of shit.
RE: RE: I watch football to get away from this political crap  
Strip-Sack : 8/30/2016 3:06 pm : link
In comment 13094545 schabadoo said:
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In comment 13094442 giant24 said:


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I hope 49rs have the balls to cut him. Who needs this distraction on their team or in the league.



It's amazing how much the country has changed. Sandy Koufax would be excoriated these days.


The country hasn't changed....but technology has, instant coverage gets endless instant opinions...right to your phone....and on it goes.
Hmmm  
jpennyva : 8/30/2016 3:13 pm : link
Would Dallas, "America's Team", take a bite at the Kaepernick apple? They certainly don't seem to care about having players who may carry some controversy.
Just delete  
AP in Halfmoon : 8/30/2016 3:15 pm : link
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RE: Hmmm  
giant24 : 8/30/2016 3:35 pm : link
In comment 13094605 jpennyva said:
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Would Dallas, "America's Team", take a bite at the Kaepernick apple? They certainly don't seem to care about having players who may carry some controversy.


That would be a good reason to hate them even more. OV and JPP meeting at the middle would be nice!
RE: RE: I watch football to get away from this political crap  
njm : 8/30/2016 3:38 pm : link
In comment 13094545 schabadoo said:
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In comment 13094442 giant24 said:


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I hope 49rs have the balls to cut him. Who needs this distraction on their team or in the league.



It's amazing how much the country has changed. Sandy Koufax would be excoriated these days.


That's about as poor an analogy as has ever been posted on BBI.

In any event, my guess is he won't be dressed for the game, so we can all be spared the drama.
Kaep will likely be released before that game  
djm : 8/30/2016 4:45 pm : link
...
Is this guy's "15 minutes of fame" up yet?  
Tom in NY : 8/30/2016 4:59 pm : link
I do agree with his right to freedom of speech, even though I don't agree with his protest.

With that said, by Week 2 of the season, this guy will be a memory.
I understand what he's upset about.  
Bramton1 : 8/30/2016 5:16 pm : link
I sympathize with him and what is is bothered by.

But he's an idiot. If a protest is designed to bring about change, then this protest is doomed to failure. All he's managing to do is make himself look like an asshole.
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