Trent Dilfer To Kaepernick: Know Your Place
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- The Colin Kaepernick controversy continues, and this time Trent Dilfer is going to chime in. Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, breaks it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. www.tytnetwork.com/join
“Even as Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the national anthem has spread to other players and teams, helping to legitimize it as a valid act of political conscience now that it’s divorced from its perception as one man’s personal crusade, some reactionaries still can’t seem to let go of their own personal views on the subject. Trent Dilfer is one of those people who told Kaep, in so many words, to shut up, and Colin had a predictably appropriate and thoughtful response.
Dilfer has gotten it from many sources for sounding like a disapproving white man patronizing a black man, but he’s taken to the radio to defend his comments as being not about race, but about football and Kaep’s status as a backup.
“That’s the one where it does appear as if I’m saying, ‘Hey you, you just go be quiet and what you’re standing for, you can’t do this.’ That’s not what I was saying,” Dilfer said. “I guess where I was coming from was a complete football context. My nine years as an analyst, I’m on record multiple times about being passionate about team dynamics.”
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Not only did "old school" racists use to speak like Trent Dildo, but the current racists ALSO speak like him. Gee, what a coincidence.
There is nothing wrong with protesting against racism and police brutality!
#teamkaepernick
What racism and hes not doing shit anyways.
in white America it is
Dilfer is full of crap. Dilfer hates Kaep. Do keep in mind that there are rumors floating around that Dilfer is Baalke's mouth. Dilfer is merely saying what Baalke is thinking. Baalke and Dilfer are close friends and I am not buying this coincidence right now. Baalke and Chip are at odds over Kaep right now. Baalke wants to drop Kaep like a lead balloon but Chip wants to keep him.
Dilfer has never been what you'd call a "thinker".
He pretty much road on the back of Ray Lewis to victory in Super Bowl XXXV.
Not to mention he's horrible at "analyzing" football. He's garbage.
This shit storm is all over someone not standing up during a song, because he would prefer citizens to stop being murdered needlessly. I want off this clown car.
*****
How do you know I didn't want off sooner?
is someone keeping you here?
The funny thing is:
How many Americans don't stand for the national anthem at sporting events because they can't be bothered or are to "cool" to do so? The people complaining about this players protest make it sound the entire stadium except him are all standing with their hand on their hearts. Nope, they are not. You are lucky to see 20% of the audience at the regular games standing. But of course nobody dares to complain about that. Why? Because the audience are customers and if you make them feel uncomfortable, they might not spend their money on the game.
So let him protest and all the "patriotic" talking heads out there should STFU until they have the balls to tell the customers they have to stand too. Go ahead talking heads, piss off that money.
Mister Twister
Yes.
The ride never ends.
"KNOW YOUR ROLE BOY! YOU DON'T GET TO EXERCISE FREE SPEECH UNTIL I SAY SO!!"
Thats no where near what he said. Also wht did you add boy in there just to make it seems racist. Because trent says the same to backup QB's
+eli emman he's trying to make a point smh
TheWarIsWithin What is his point huh
+UB U sad but true,that's the way they want it
don't give these bigots a pass Dilfer knows exactly what he was saying
Totally agree
Maybe Dilfer is jealous that he wasn't getting attention. So he has to start talking nonsense.
Trent Dilfords whole success is predicated on the Baltimore Ravens defense. He was a terrible quarterback.
Definitely a second rate first rounder.
You're right, he was terrible too. The difference between Dilfer and Kaep is that when their careers wound down to the end and no one would sign either one, Dilfer just had to retire but Kaep played the race card to try and leverage one last contract before being forced into retirement himself. I never respected Kaepernick after his rookie year. He could have redefined the QB position but success went to his head and he wasted his potential. Only at the end of his career did he contribute money or time to racial issues, and he never spoke out until his end. Kaepernick never cared about racial injustice until he could use it for potential personal gain. To compare Kaep to real athlete statesmen like Jim Brown or Muhammad Ali is an insult to those men who truly fought injustice. Kaep needs to take his millions and his bicep kissing and just go away.
Trent dilfer? You mean the guy that threw more interceptions than touchdowns? The guy who only won a Super Bowl because of the 2000 Ravens defense. He should know his role and quit being an analyst
Yet, he had a way more successful career and was better QB than Kaepernick. Also, Dilfer doesn't get enough credit for that Super Bowl. Yes their D that year was legendary but Jamal Lewis's running game was legendary as well. Yes he wasn't or isn't a HOF QB however he deserved that ring as much as the Ravens D. Ravens did not even come close after Dilfer left the year later. He was a great game manager.
+ Jonathan.... what does his stats and his SB Ring, have to do with the Boston, tea party???
Trent Dilfer is an authority on backup QB's. He spent his career in Tampa winning from the bench.
+illswyn oh yeah, you nailed it man. Trent "Dilbert" Dilfer is the long time back up. I don't know if he's an idiot in real life, but he comes off as one.
+Smedleywallacekennedy You come off as an idiot in real life. I wonder if you're an idiot in football?
I find it hilarious that every person critical of Kaepernick mentions that he is bring attention to himself....when he sat 2 weeks in silence and was asked about why he was sitting during the 3rd week and answered the questions....he didn't seek out interviews; he's answering questions asked to him. HUGE difference.
And I find it hilarious that the guy just happened to grow a huge afro three days after being interviewed, Seriously, You \ don't think he has a PR team that pulled him aside and told him to head to the salon? Then the following week as he sits on the bench He's sporting corn rows?? Funny that people can't see through his bullshit.
Robert Laurence lol you do realize that Black people, especially mixed race, have different textures of hair. Kap's hair reacts to a perm much like a white person's does (think the painter Bob Ross, who's afro was a direct result of perming his hair). Also, his hair was already pulled back under a cap those first 2 weeks he sat down, further hiding the fact of how long it actually was.
Kudos for reaching for any reason to discredit the man while not actually addressing the valid reasons for the protest.
+Robert Laurence sure he's a quick google search from a Nov 2015 bleacher report article:
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Notice the hair is obviously growing. FYI It's easier to have it braided under a helmet than go full Caveman like Randy Moss used to do when he had the afro poppin. Also, you can't braid it until it's in afro form if you want the texture to stay consistent and and not unravel.
Also, and I'll say this again slowly so you can fully understand me: Kap didn't seek out the cameras. He sat quiet and unbothered for 2 weeks. During the 3rd preseason game, 1 reporter saw him sitting again quietly, not looking for a camera and drawing attention to himself and approached Kap to ask him why. He spoke his piece, then the media and racist fake patriot twitter said he was a traitor to America. People continued to ask him why, and he answered their questions, whether they be in the locker room pre or post game or during media availability during the week. He has yet to book an appearance on any talk show or sports show. He is only answering questions when they are being asked, which is the exact opposite of seeking attention. What he's doing is not cowering under the pressure and running from fake patriots or racist people when they question his act of protest and in the same breath refuse to acknowledge the reason why he is protesting (ironic that it's exactly what you are doing by complaining about his hair instead of the issues).
datboyjeff Sorry that pic is far from the massive afro he got conveniently 3 days after looking like side show bob. We obviously have differing opinions, I think the dude is loving the fame he lost , You think his hearts in it, that's fine.
So your argument is about hair?
Trent Dilfer should know his role as a shitty quarterback that got lucky to play on a team with the likes of Ray Lewis and Ed Reed in their prime and as a result was gifted a Superbowl ring. He would've been a backup on any other team, and nobody would remember that he even played in the NFL.
Ed Reed wasn't on the 2000 Ravens. Him and Dilfer were never teammates.
you killed kenny
The entire country should start sitting for national anthems.
yes they should sit, but should never kneel down , because kneeling is a sign of respect
To put things into perspective, Trent Dilfer was the starting Quarterback for the 2000 Baltimore Ravens when they won the Super Bowl against the New York Giants. He started a total of 8 games and went 134 for 226 in completions, which is 59%, 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He won 7 out of 8 of his games and the team did well because of their running game and defense, not Dilfer. He is known in the NFL community as being the absolute worse Quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Jim McMahon and Brad Johnson were better than him.
Not to mention, the Ravens released Dilfer at the end of that season and was a former first round pick by Tampa. Dilfer would never have a winning season as a starting QB again.
Randy Moss' face was priceless during that segment. He looked like he was about to bitchslap Dilfer.
Cenk, you're just wrong about freedom of speach giving players the right to sit during the anthem. The NFL could REQUIRE all its players to stand, they just haven't. Don't confuse the rights of spectators/citizens with the rights of employees of an entertainment industry employer with an interest in not alienating a significant part of its audience.
people must understand to stand for the flag is a privilege to protest the flag is a right
Irrelevant Guy 1 told Irrelevant Guy 2 something, who cares?
+Dean Dubois Are you this stupid?
What he told him is what makes it relevant but clearly that all went over your head
I Remember Trent was sooo bad ass a quarter back in real life and Madden Trent was more like third string QB. Bad like the kicker played better than him
I stand with Collin K. 100 salute
how is taking a knee disrupting anything. was there a disruption button in the grass that he kneeled on?
Who the hell is Trent Dilford anyway? He should know his role and stay in the shadows.
Professional sports is the only job I am aware of where you start your work day by listening to the national anthem. Not all fans are American, not all players are American, so why do they continue this faux display of patriotism? Forcing your employees to stand for the anthem doesn't seem very American.
And for those complaining that Kaepernick has white parents and isn't 'black' enough to protest, anybody recall this ...
First they came for X, and I did not speak out-Because I was not X
...
Then they came for me-and there was no one left to speak for me.
I would think protesting for the rights of others would be admired, not condemned.
Are we still talking about this? GOOD. That was the point. Now I'm glad he did it. Another 13 yo has been shot & killed by cops this week. Seems relevant to me.
Yes for pointing a gun at the police.Well done young man - play stupid games and win stupid prizes.
Some people won the prize of still being alive (while pointing a gun an officer), ironically they're all white.
How is Trent Dilfer even an analyst? He was a horrible quarterback
Yes. Trenton Dilfer needs to shut up! The issues doesn't have anything to do with a damn football status.
What Trent Dilfer actually said was: hey black man know your roll and shut your mouth.
These athletes get far too much credit for these protests. Only babies should be applauded for sitting, kneeling and raising fists.
That moment when you see Randy Moss staring daggers, swords, and scimitars into Trent Dilfer...
Trent Dilfer was a back up QB for Baltimore when he was a starter ! The defense scored more then dilfer completed passes.
whew...what does he know about what a QB should be.
talk about jealousy
Dilfer talking about backup Qb is funny in its self
Dilfer barely could play QB and only won a superbowl with my ravens because of the defense. Dude was a shitty QB. He would be a backup in today's league
Agreed! Trent Dilfer is probably the shittiest QB to ever win a Super Bowl ring. He's in the same league as shitty Joe Namath and Brad Johnson.
+Diatonic5th right? 😂 in 10 years nobody will remember him and he'll never get nominated for the HOF. Dude couldn't even make a practice squad today
I have no problem with Kaepernick protesting but do it when you're not at work.
It's not his job to stand . It's his job to play ball .
Yeah, and have basically nobody hear it..
p.s. "you're", not "your" in this circumstance...
Kaepernick is exposing those with concussions of the worst kind.
Y'all should talk bout military paying nfl to promote American military propaganda.
Ummmmm......they have. Like a dozen times.
Stupid person says something stupid, I'm shocked(!)
It would be great if espn fired him and he cried free speech. Then we can all tell him to know his role
What is disconcerting to me as an avid football fan, and a lot of black people are, is the distinct gap that was been revealed through this controversy between blacks and whites in sports. The NFL 68% black amongst active players yet there are only 3 of 32 head coaches who are black (4 total who are non white), and 2 black General Managers and of course no black owners. The entire NFL establishment has come out against Kaepernik it seems like
Being a head coach in the NFL isn't based in athletic ability like being a pro is. So if we going by that, it's not really suprising since black people are 14 percent of the US population. So it's not suprising at all that most head coaches are white. Also there's a bunch of other coaching positions than just head coach
Pablo: this is true but African Americans being 14% of the population really isn't the relevant point since they make up 68% of the league and the vast majority of all coaches are ex players. since black people make up 68% of players they should represent higher numbers of head coaches, one would think.
Well if 68% of the league is African American why arn't we mad because there isn;t enough white players in the league then? You guys sound dunb as shit
theres nothing racist about saying that all actors, athletes, business elites, and any other famous people who arent politicians should stay out of politics.
That would mean the everyday person would have to stay out of politics.
Yeah he won a super bowl but he will always be known as the first qb to win the big 1 and didn't get resigned.
Trent Differ show you that you can have black friends and still be racist Thomas Jefferson
The problem is too many people think you have to be "that guy" to do something racist and otherwise folks should give your words or actions the benefit of the doubt. But if you are so tone deaf that you can't see how ridiculous it is for a white man to tell a black man how to respond the unjust killings and in too many cases unpunished killings of other black people then he deserves for folks to clap back at his ignorant ass.
Wasn't Trent Dilfer a backup?
Do you have arms?
"Know your place"???? The only word he didn't use was boy. Smdh.
He might as well have; I could practically hear the "boy" fighting to escape, and I'm betting most people who understand the implications of the phrase "Know your place" coming from a white man towards a young black (half-black, etc.) man can also hear the word "boy".
Jeff M Exactly. If he wasn't on camera, I am pretty sure that he would have used it. Wow, 2016 or 1916? Mad confused.
Having black friends dont mean u aint racist
Donald Pace.... And being black doesn't mean you can't be a racist as well. If white's were inherently racists, not only would there be no blacks in sports, but they would still be slaves without any rights. Far more white's died freeing slaves than owned them.
hagnuj.... No it's true. Who freed them and let them stay here? I rest my case.
Peaceful civil disobedience makes a strong statement that makes the Sheeple lose faith in their own roles in society, which makes them defensive. That, in turn, proves the point of the protest. This movement will grow and more people are going to sit down until Liberty and Justice for All is fully realized. #EPlurubusUnum
"Know your role". ... Yeah I think blacks have been told this long enough in America.
Oddly enough, Dilfer might as well have been backup QB even, when he started for the Ravens when they won their SB! To use that as his reasoning behind is mind numbingly stupid.
Trent was a bum when he played he just lucked up by getting on a championship team.
i could not be on ESPN smh. I woulda smacked his mike across the set!
Trent who?
He saying to everyone in America "shut up, and bow your head".
"This Colin Kaepernick thing never ends."
Does not help the cause when you upload videos about the topic daily.
Can Cenk stop comparing him to Muhammad Ali, etc? That was during an era where blacks actually were being systematically oppressed and segregated. The current conundrum within the black community are single-parent households which correlates to less income; many not having a father figure does not help either. A signficant quantity of black youth being told to hold scrutiny towards the police force by their peers certainly holds a suspect future. Not stating that members of the police force do not hold a bias towards blacks, but can you blame them when they commit crimes disproportionately compared to any other race? Guess that I am just an uncle Tom which I am fine with (search the origins), affirmative?
We people a packed together; with low income jobs, sub-par housing and schooling, and put policing on top of that; then maybe you're right. The reason there aren't MORE black men heading their household is bc after being stopped by the cops for the fifth time in a month-would you keep your cool? Knowing the OTHER reason the cop stopped you, was bc of the area they were FORCED to live in. You can't ignore the last 60years without knowing the cause for these actions, now.
Wouldnt have anything to upload if conservatives stopped constantly whining at best and saying they wanted to shoot kids at worst.
clearly by it never ends he means there keeps being something to report. Not that media won't let it go.
ernstbtmn first us black people arent being forced to live any where. if we want to leave we can so i dont get your point. Were you ouled over 5 times....ok and your point is. You all need to shut up because you really have no plan to stop "police brutality".
I can't believe people care about what Blaine Gabbert's backup does.....
Who is Trent Dilfer?
The law of I'm white and I say so know your place. This shit crazy
Trent Dilfer has the distinction of being the worst QB ever to get carried to a Superbowl by his team.
As a Ravens fan I'll always appreciate Trent Dilfer. For helping get us our first Super Bowl championship. At the same time he comes off as your typical white guy. Ignorant to the reality of the relationship between minorities and police. In America and thinks that we should suck it up and deal with it. I'm sure if he looses his ESPN gig Fox News has a spot for him.
The Defense Won The Championship
gifted26 True, that defense one of the all time greats carried that team. I won't sell Dilfer short he did play a pretty decent QB that year.
The look on Randy Moss' face. Whoa!
If Trent hadn't won the supperbowl he'd be a nobody
As he ironically was a backup quarterback for most of his career.
so in other words you are proving that is wrong to criticize someone by criticizing that person? nice
Muhammed Ali was very political. He even went to jail for not fighting in the Vietnam war.
Who the hell is Trent Dilfer?
As usual people like this Dilfer person are given the benefit of the doubt even though he just exposed himself as a racist.
Colin Kapernick wants things to CHANGE!! Not just start a conversation. How long will we discuss or "Start a conversation" about injustice without making a change?!
Kaepernick just wants to stay on the team so he won't get cut, because he is a horrible qb
Trent Dilfer should know his role and not speak about things he isn't fully informed of. btw this is the most relevant Dilfer had been.
Being naturally bald is one thing, but I have noticed that an awful lot of white people who shave their heads have skin-head ideologies. Maybe it's just a coincidence, or maybe not.
I never even heard of Trent Dilfer before this video. Of course I had no idea who Kaepernick was either before this entire fiasco started.
he luck up n was on the super bowl ravens in 2000 when he was a back up but the starter got hurt towards the end of the season, n he was not no were near better than kapernick that team he was on had one of the best defenses of all time, a prime ray Lewis, and Ed Reed with a hall of famer in Shannon sharp on offense
jtbrad well I'm just saying trent was a back up so that's why he feels that way he was a back for most of his career
I know, I didn't mean to sound ungrateful for the information.
Did you guys know that the word 'government' broken down in the Latin tongue means 'mind control'?
You're right about the idiot part which is why I stumbled across that piece of information because I was trying to learn by studying so I won't be an idiot anymore. We were all "idiots" at one point in time or I would like say "ignorant to the fact". So with that being said, did you know that you're an "idiot"? 🙃
Eyeammi+ oh you know stuff bravo. You responded to that brilliantly. You passed but you're in no position to blatantly spew out comments about "pop etymology" being lies. Why isn't it true because you said so? What is your proof that it is a lie because reality in America is proving to me that the etymology of government meaning 'mind control' is to be accurate. You can't just make a statement without facts, that's what idiots do.
Eyeammi+ please save your feelings for someone who is interested. You think I'm an idiot and I think you're idiot. Let's leave it at that.
eyeammi+ only time will tell bitch!
20 seconds in and already and "racist" is already being thrown around.
All he was missing was the "Boy" at the end. Might as well the way the statement sounds.
Trent Dilfer, the QB who was the worst QB to ever win a Super Bowl ring and should have been a back up himself. Sure, he threw ONE touchdown in Superbowl 35, but most his teams scores were from field goals. His teams defense won that game. Special teams had one TD and defense had a pick six to go along with forcing every Giants possession resulting in a punt or turnover. Don't forget Jamal Lewis scored a rushing TD. I think Ravens offense only had like 250 total yards of offense in the game. It was a horrible Superbowl, great if you like the dominating defense Ravens had though.
***** True, but Manning also had a very decorated career as a QB. Trent Differ was just shitty throughout his entire career. Yet he had that dominating defense. Imagine if Peyton Manning had that same Ravens defense for 5 seasons in his career. I wouldn't be surprised at all on hind sight if that team could have actually gone all the way undefeated and breaking the illustrious 72 dolphins record.
Wanna talk something else cupcake?
Also, Ravens defense forced 4 interceptions in Superbowl 35 where Newton only threw one interception in Superbowl 50. fun little fact there. I feel like I should be on Petros and Money's hour three fun fact.
The Ravens won that Super Bowl in spite of Dilfer. Dude couldn't throw for shit. It seems that being terrible extends to more in Trent Dilfer's life than just football......
Oh ya, Ravens defense did I mention (yes, I did) forced every single Giants drive to end in a punt or a turnover? Ya, Broncos gave up 2 scoring plays, one TD and one FG. All Dilfer had to do was not turn the ball over with that defense he had. Dare I say better than the Steel Curtain?
Applause 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 to the BIG BAWSE Randy Moss for not going ham and losing his gig slapping the hell out of Dilfer. But I hope he checked his mediocre QB playing ass after the broadcast. Soo glad Colin's got the racists upset.
Black people were killed for speaking out. You were always referred to as a black militant.
Has nothing to do with anything you said Cenk.
I used to watch football, and I was 49er fan.
Trent Dilfer played for the 49ers, and he was friends with their former quarterback, Alex Smith. When Kaepernick beat out Smith for the starting job, he was upset over it, and ever since then, he tries to take jabs at Kaepernick.
Dilfer is just another goofball former athlete trying to sound intelligent.
You guys are doing too many stories about Kaepernick. It's like I get it he's making a movement and no disrespect to that, but in the end all he did was not pledge allegiance. Lol neither did I in high school, like you're doing way more videos on this rather than following up with all the people killed by cops you do one story on one of the victims and that's it. smh
Trent Dilfer... I know I recognise him from somewhere... Did he play the record company executive at the start of Sum 41's video for Still Waiting?
how come he wasnt fired and rob parker was? we slept on this!
Trent Dilfer exhibiting his unconscious white supremecy. Heaintevenknowit.
Wow already "white supremacey" there is no more white supremacey in this country. If you actually look and learn he saying tge right thing because all Colin is doing is puting on a show he has done nothing at all because he knows nothing
Deflection, projection, deception. SHUT UP!
+eli emman bruh you sound dumb AF
Oh Damn Vash the Stampede How? Its the truth. He is clearly uneducated on the basis of Racism and Police brutality. He has literally done nothing but put on some socks with cops dressed up as pigs and kneel during the Anthem. Thats all he has done.
Flacco won a Super Bowl. I don't know what you did back in XXXV, Trent
won the superbowl with the Ravens lol but I still don't agree with his statement
youngbuck0911 same with peyton manning
He wasn't talking about "blacks" he was talking about backup QBs.. If you interpret it differently you are an idiot. That being said I support Colin Kaepernick in all ways. I agree with his message and the way he is doing it.
It's about the optics. Who is Trent Dilfer to tell a grown man what his place is? His choice of words just looks bad, due our country's history. It's almost like a white guy calling a black guy "boy". It's never going to go over well.
Sports and Politics don't mix well, that's why most people avoid talking politics at a game. Games/Sports are meant as an escape from real life.
Can't we just disagree with people like Dilfer without taking what they said out of context? It's obvious that he was referring to backups and not blacks; he says the same thing any time a non starter does anything that gains attention. It's an absurd position, but Trent has at least been consistently absurd.
The best way to combat nonsense is by talking sense.
this back up happens to be black and this has become a racially charged situation. It was an ignorant thing to say
but Trent's right, they are paying the back ups millions of dollars to sit and be ready to come in at a moments notice, not to create a giant distraction.
so you are saying if somebody is doing harm to a fellow human being you should just just shut the hell up because your job told you too, is that what you are saying.
I'm unsure why an athlete's position on a depth chart should matter at all in regards to when and how they choose to voice their opinion.
Did Dilfer get fired?🤔🤔🤔
who said I was liberal? 🤔🤔🤔
Ive always hated Trent even prior to this. He's a bitter piece of shit cuz he's the ravens won their first SB regardless of the fact that he was garbage, which is why he's the only QB to win a SB and get cut the following year. Then, he robbed teams afterwards, including my niners. notice: I never mentioned anything about his politics????
He should be
He's a "backup", so he has no right to freedom of expression??? So is that right only for elite talents, or elites, period??? Is that really "your America", Dilfer? (Oh it's hard for me to avoid a name call right now!)
Dilfer was a backup too. He should shut up. He got carried to a superbowl by Ray Lewis. Game manager.
Although I do not disagree with your comment, I would like to point out someone who is a world champion or best at their line of work has a greater impact. Ali from the start addressed the inequality amongst people. Some feel as though Kaepernick started protesting out of no where, which is fine by me. But, when he was on the height of his career he seemed by many as self absorbed and now that hes a backup he suddenly started protesting. I'm not really sure Kaepernick would take the same types of sacrifices Ali endured. so time will only tell.
I'm not trying to defend Trent Dilfer in any manner. I agree that his comments were raciest. I'm from the bay area and have followed Kap very closely. Maybe i'm biased because I personal don't care for Kap's character or integrity over the years. Do I think Kap should hide in the shadows? Hell no, I was just pointing out people tend to follow elite players/people. Trent is a perfect example why I avoid the mainstream sports coverage.
It is true, Kaepernick is a backup QB. He is drawing negative attention to his team. Ali was in and individual sport, Kaepernick is in a team sport. If he keeps it up he will get cut and just like with Johnny Manziel and Ryan Leaf, people will refuse to sign him despite his talent.
that guy looks like john travolta
if Travolta was a meathead
Id love to have a list of times, places, or circumstances where protesting is appropriate according to those people....that list, my friends, does not exist
Can I just point out that the Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). The founding fathers are rolling in their graves every time the pledge is cited. #deadfoundingfathersmatter
Absolutely correct. Just look at the title: Pledge of Allegiance. I imagine that joining ISIS requires a pledge of allegiance. King George insisted on allegiance and the result was a new country founded on freedom for its citizens. As far as the national anthem goes, it didn't become "official" until the late 1800s. The lyrics by Francis Scott Key are well known, but the music was not an original composition, but, rather, taken from a song sung by a British Gentlemen's club (Talk about ironic).
He is correct about backup QBS. They are suppose to be quite, not be seen and stay away from any controversy. That applies to any backup QB. Most people dont even know who their backup QBS are on their teams for a reason.
Why am I not surprised this is the same guy shoved around high school football kids at a Christian academy?
The "know your role" line reminds me of the old school Rock WWF theme lmao
I don't care what your position is, whether you are first string or a back up, your job is to play football. It is disrespectful to refuse to stand for the national anthem. If you have issues you'd like to protest then find a way to do so without disrespecting the nation that gives you the right to take a seat.
It's not disrespectful you moron...is this a police state we live in? Dilbert is a white priviledged idiot who never got shot at for no reason! Fukk Trent Dildo...Protesting is an American RIGHT! Respect is something YOU make of it so STFU.
you suck bro this government has fucked us too long
Except it's not disrespectful so try again. There's a reason why NFL doesn't mandate you to stand up and gives you the option. Because it's just a song. Congratulations on resembling the old school racists that were described in the videos, you played yourself.
I stopped taking comments serious when people are claiming to support him kneeling because its his right but then condemn sponsors for not wanting to associate with him......... I think some of you do not get the concept of freedom at all.
Seems you are missing the point of freedom. Why should you not be able to criticize those that are against someone you support. Nobody is asking for a law to prevent sponsors from bailing but it is their freedom to call them out. What do you think freedom in the US represents?
I agree with what you just said about criticism of the sponsors but a lot of people are coming off as if they shouldn't have the right to pull the sponsorship I guess I could have used a better word than comdemn in my post. I agree with what he is doing but I find it hypocritical people think companies and sponsors shouldn't have the right not associate with someone. Either way it goes both ways I'm sure other sponsors who agree are going to give him opportunities.
You're an idiot; the sponsors have every right to do that. I mean that's why they did it right? But they did it in response to him peacefully protesting to ongoing and constant issue in this country. It makes those sponsors look bad now because they don't want to lose the racist people who buy their product.
Trent Dilfer is a clown but his thoughts are not a surprise to an awakened Blackman.
Isn't that also the kind of thing people say to women sometimes also?
It is sad that even in the 21st century We Americans are STILL dealing with year 1600 hundred issues. We want to Pretend that racism and hate has disappeared while some of us place our revolver on our person.Some say Blacks are violent and after years and years of injustice some Blacks are, that to is a shame because when some people become lost (meaning one can no longer reason with them) that might mean they're lost forever but rather then placing all the blame on him or them When Are We Ever Going To Look At The Man In The Mirror a society that can see injustice everyday but close their eyes and minds to it but even worse defend that which is clearly wrong while asking the question "Why Are They So Mad?"
Had no idea Kapernick was a backup QB! He makes $20 million a year & he's a backup QB! Lol
He used to be a starter and had one bad season then lost his job but the contract was already signed and they have to pay him either way.