New Orleans Saints superstar quarterback Drew Brees made it very clear that he is not a fan of Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem.
“I disagree. I wholeheartedly disagree. Not that he wants to speak out about a very important issue. No, he can speak out about a very important issue. But there’s plenty of other ways that you can do that in a peaceful manner that doesn’t involve being disrespectful to the American flag,” Brees told the media when asked about the situation. (RELATED: Millionaire NFL Quarterback Has Mind-Boggling Reason For Refusal To Stand For National Anthem)
SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 26: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of their preseason football game at Levi’s Stadium on August 26, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The San Francisco 49ers quarterback ignited a firestorm when he sat during the national anthem in a game against the Green Bay Packers. (RELATED: Hookstead’s Hot Take: America Stood Up For Colin Kaepernick, He Should Stand For The Flag)
Kaepernick has faced condemnation for his, including from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. (RELATED: Donald Trump On Colin Kaepernick: Perhaps He Should Find A New Country To Live In)
However, Kaepernick has no plans to stop sitting during the national anthem.