NAACP calls for boycott if Kaepernick remains unsigned

Two prominent organizations showed support for quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his inability to catch on with an NFL team.


The NAACP chapter in Atlanta is calling for all football fans to boycott NFL games by not watching those contests until a team signs Kaepernick.

Meanwhile, a number of current and former New York City police officers, including Frank Serpico, gathered in Brooklyn in support of Kaepernick.


Kaepernick, 29, brought controversy when he decided to kneel during the national anthem prior to NFL games in protest of racism in America. He became a free agent after playing for the San Francisco 49ers last season, but no team has signed him for the coming season.


Gerald Griggs, the vice president of the NAACP's Atlanta chapter, said this week that his chapter will boycott all things related to the NFL as long as Kaepernick remains unsigned.


"There will be no football in the state of Georgia if Colin Kaepernick is not on a training camp roster and given an opportunity to pursue his career," Griggs told Fox 5 in Atlanta. "This is not a simple request. This is a statement. This is a demand."


Griggs said the NAACP plans to have a rally at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons, on Sept. 17, which is the day the Falcons play their home opener at their new $1.5 billion stadium.


"If Mr. Kaepernick is not allowed to pursue his career, then on September the 17th, at 5 o'clock, we are going to have the world's largest tailgate, and that tailgate will not go into Mercedes-Benz Stadium," Griggs said, according to CBSSports.com. "We will take a knee, and we will continue to take a knee on the NFL until they act with one voice."


Falcons owner Arthur Blank responded in a statement to Fox 5: "I have long had a record of active opposition to any symbol or behavior that represents exclusion or discrimination, both personally and in keeping with the core values of our businesses. I, along with our Family Foundation, the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, have never and will never waver from that stance."


Griggs also said the NAACP will gather at NFL headquarters in New York on the same day.


New York has already been the site of gatherings supporting Kaepernick, as about 75 officers came together on Saturday.


One of the former officers was Serpico, the subject of the 1973 film "Serpico."


He told the New York Daily News that he is not a football fan, but felt he needed to support Kaepernick.

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Two prominent organizations showed support for quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his inability to catch on with an NFL team.


The NAACP chapter in Atlanta is calling for all football fans to boycott NFL games by not watching those contests until a team signs Kaepernick.

Meanwhile, a number of current and former New York City police officers, including Frank Serpico, gathered in Brooklyn in support of Kaepernick.


Kaepernick, 29, brought controversy when he decided to kneel during the national anthem prior to NFL games in protest of racism in America. He became a free agent after playing for the San Francisco 49ers last season, but no team has signed him for the coming season.


Gerald Griggs, the vice president of the NAACP's Atlanta chapter, said this week that his chapter will boycott all things related to the NFL as long as Kaepernick remains unsigned.


"There will be no football in the state of Georgia if Colin Kaepernick is not on a training camp roster and given an opportunity to pursue his career," Griggs told Fox 5 in Atlanta. "This is not a simple request. This is a statement. This is a demand."


Griggs said the NAACP plans to have a rally at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons, on Sept. 17, which is the day the Falcons play their home opener at their new $1.5 billion stadium.


"If Mr. Kaepernick is not allowed to pursue his career, then on September the 17th, at 5 o'clock, we are going to have the world's largest tailgate, and that tailgate will not go into Mercedes-Benz Stadium," Griggs said, according to CBSSports.com. "We will take a knee, and we will continue to take a knee on the NFL until they act with one voice."


Falcons owner Arthur Blank responded in a statement to Fox 5: "I have long had a record of active opposition to any symbol or behavior that represents exclusion or discrimination, both personally and in keeping with the core values of our businesses. I, along with our Family Foundation, the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, have never and will never waver from that stance."


Griggs also said the NAACP will gather at NFL headquarters in New York on the same day.


New York has already been the site of gatherings supporting Kaepernick, as about 75 officers came together on Saturday.


One of the former officers was Serpico, the subject of the 1973 film "Serpico."


He told the New York Daily News that he is not a football fan, but felt he needed to support Kaepernick.

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fkn idiots,,, dont even have a clue,,

He fkn sucks his why.

StevieRay said:

He fkn sucks his why.

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This is an OUTRAGE!!! Kaeperprick should be a starting QB in the NFL this year! Where the hell is the Reverend Al Sharpton when we need him!!! He can fix all of this. Maybe start some riots and rip up and destroy some 7-Elevens would help.

Amusing. There are a few factors in play here.

1) I questioned the sincerity of Kap's protest from the start. I think it's more than obvious that he didn't start his protest at the time he was about to sign his first big contract. There were plenty of "injustices" that were going on in the news at the time. Yet, Kaepernick remained silent (clearly because he wanted to get his coin). Then when the defensive coordinators figured out how to scheme his running, he became a very marginal player (and expendable). At this point, Kaepernick decides to go into his protest. I think it was more than obvious it was a cry for attention from a player that was on the decline. Teams and owners don't get very excited about marginal players, who bring this kind of attention to themselves and their organization. 2nd and 3rd string qbs are a dime a dozen. Any team can pick up a backup that wouldn't be a distraction, and that's exactly what they did. Too bad, so sad for Mr. Kaepernick.

2) Entertainers (which is what the NFL is filled with) can sometimes annoy half their audience and still remain in popularity because they have such a stronghold over that 50%. Great example would be Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert. On the other hand, some entertainers have found out the hard way that they just weren't that popular and either ruin their careers or have to sit it out for a bit (which doesn't work with athletes)...think Kathy Griffin and the Dixie Chicks. Not to mention, what Kaepernick did impacted his whole organization and not just himself (so really quite a selfish display). Had Kaepernick wished to discuss the issues of the day, he had the ear of the media that he could have used at a more appropriate time rather than calling all this attention to himself. Instead, he chose to be divisive in a situation where unity is what teams are looking for. There are enough distractions from a teams end goal of winning a Superbowl. Kap's action were not in alignment with those.

3) The NFL isn't completely free of guilt on this matter. They have made a history of looking the other way for players that violated their code of ethics. The key point here is those players could still play. And if you can play in the NFL, you can get away with a lot more off the field. Problem for Kap (as stated above) is he's a marginal player at best now

4) I mentioned in another post that I thought Lynch, Bennett, and Kap were cowards by their actions. Why do I say that? Because they never told anyone what their end game was. In other words, I will sit for the National Anthem until "x" happens. Look back to many of the protests of the 60s and this is exactly what you would have heard. I think it's imperative that you make this known so people can understand what it is you want. It also gives others a chance to engage in a debate with you in the event that your end game is completely irrational and unattainable. Part of that debate would be what is your solution to the problem and how does your action work towards that end. Clearly, taking a knee does nothing. People are well aware of the issues of the day so you're not opening anyone's eyes on the matter. My understanding is Kaepernick did donated a million dollars to communities in need, but again, this was after he got his big payday (so I question his credibility) and ultimately, all he's doing is what Liberals do all the time...throwing money at a problem but not really doing anything to solve it. The only difference here being it was his money and not other peoples money. Again, no one can comment on what any of these players end goal is because they refuse to state it (and I think it's clear that don't want a lively debate on it and have to personally defend their actions...cowardly).

They want to force somebody to pay a fucking idiot millions of dollars to sit on the bench and be a distraction to the team

They think a man who's been blessed with a life of excess priviledge is a victim of racism

They think the choices you make shouldn't have consequences

They think they should tell business owners how to run their businesses

They don't even comprehend the fact that if Kap could help a team win, he would be signed


They are a great example of the fucking idiocy that consumes this country

You see, if there was racism and suppression as they claim, they wouldn't be allowed to organize or say the ignorant stuff they say, never mind actually lead some sort of disruptive protests. They would be lynched for that stuff.

It's always the same group of fucking idiots looking to disrupt society, and I'm not talking about race.

The only people boycotting will be the ones who never watched or went in the first place

Surprises me the lack of common sense or thought process these individuals have. Almost like they are brain washed.

Today the left are drunk on their own self importance. Soon you will be a racist if you want a NFL game.

this is just one of the reason i hate pro sports these days, college sports are more exciting and fun for me, you guys can have the pro sports

I can't watch 2 min of an NBA game

The NAACP chapter in Atlanta is calling for all football fans to boycott NFL games by not watching those contests until a team signs Kaepernick.

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Absolutely hilarious

They now want to boycott the NFL for the exact opposite reasons (and kinda the same) that so many others, like us, ALREADY have been discussing boycotting!
(get your own idea NAACP!)

Let them do it.

Maybe between them boycotting, and those on the other side boycotting against the idiots supporting Kaepernick & others sitting, we can hurt the NFL's product a bit...

Watch the numbers for the nfl. They will continue to suffer.

i lost the love of the nfl many yrs ago and turn to the soccer for my kicks, that the real football

Kaepernick opted out of his contract 14.5 million for 2017

So, he was signed, he had a job, HE OPTED OUT

OfftheSheet said:

Kaepernick opted out of his contract 14.5 million for 2017

So, he was signed, he had a job, HE OPTED OUT

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Moot point. Had he not opted out, the 49ers would have cut him so he had no chance of realizing that contract.

whatever hits the NFL the hardest I'm for..

14.5 million for 2017 was gauranteed

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14.5 million for 2017 was gauranteed

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not exactly a brain surgeon opting from that..

The world being over run by Narcissit