Colin Kaepernick to Critic: ‘Being Quiet’ Not ‘More Important Than Peoples’ Lives’

Martin Rogers of USA Today noted Dilfer said Kaepernick “is a backup QB whose job is be quiet and sit in the shadows” and suggested his protest was having a negative impact on the team dynamic. It has caused friction.

But we don’t have to defend Kaepernick against ignorant remarks, because the 49ers quarterback responded to Dilfer after his “distracted” team that apparently had its fabric torn apart took care of business by shellacking the Rams. The fact [Dilfer] says, “You are a backup QB, stay in your place.’ That’s an issue”. I mean, to me, you’re telling me that my position as a backup quarterback and being quiet is more important than people’s lives.

“I’m not sure. I hope he goes home and thinks about what he said”.

But seeing as how Kaepernick’s protest is about race and police brutality, there’s a good chance Dilfer’s words rubbed Moss the wrong way – even if Dilfer’s said he admires Kaep’s passion for the issue and that his biggest problem with Kaep’s actions is how they’ve “put himself and his stance above the team”.

“I would ask him to really have a conversation with the families of people that have been murdered and see if he still feels that way”, Kaepernick added. Because I bet that he doesn’t.

The quarterback, who started his protest during the preseason, was joined on his knee during the anthem by teammate Eric Reid on Monday night and during the final exhibition game.

I just heard briefly about it.

“People are dying in vain because this country isn’t holding their end of the bargain up, as far as giving freedom and justice, liberty to everybody”. Dilfer didn’t seem alarmed to see his co-analyst staring daggers at him during his rant, so perhaps that’s just how Moss’ face looks when he’s thinking about something.

Meanwhile, more National Football League players joined Kaepernick’s protest Sunday.