The Buzz: Would you boycott the NFL if Colin Kaepernick doesn’t get signed?
August 16, 2017
Maria Tellez, 31, broadcast communication
“Colin Kaepernick should have a job; he’s a good enough player.”
Vince Wahn, 27, computer science
“Colin Kaepernick doesn’t play at a high enough level for the drama he brings.”
Caserra Alva, 17, undecided
“I’d protest. [Kaepernick] is standing for what he believes in and shouldn’t be judged on that.”
Joe Sullivan, 18, law
Kaepernick has the right to make his own decisions; the owners have [the right to make] their own marketing decisions.”
Jake Peralta, 19, business
“No boycott; he’s doing what he believes in.”
Dylan Modell, 25, nuclear chemical engineering
“NFL is like a religion to me because my family used to work for them.”
Jada C. • Aug 25, 2017 at 1:59 pm
To those of you who are saying that Colin Kaepernick should sit down and be silent about issues that extend far beyond the NFL, need to open their eyes to the facts. For one, I think (finally), this generation of sports players are standing up for racial issues. Racism and discrimination was here before Kaepernick and unfortunately, will be here after him, if people do not rally behind him and support him.
Also, Kaepernick’s protesting is a much larger issue. Racism in the United States especially, is reaching crucial heights. Some people are choosing to stand with the oppressor and others are choosing to fight inequality and injustice, like Kaepernick. My bottom line is that Kaepernick is doing fantastic work and should receive much more support than what he’s being given.
Jeannette Chiappone • Aug 16, 2017 at 10:14 pm
It pains me to say, I’m boycotting until Kaepernick is signed. If he’s never signed, I’m through with the NFL.