San Francisco 49er legend Jerry Rice has come out publicly against Colin Kaepernick’s stance of protesting the national anthem.
All lives matter. So much going on in this world today.Can we all just get along! Colin,I respect your stance but don't disrespect the Flag.
— Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) August 30, 2016
Rice is catching a ton of heat on Twitter for his use of the slogan ‘All Lives Matter.’ The term was coined shortly after the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. Both slogans have caused racial tensions on social media for years.
Kaepernick told the NFL Network’s Steve Wyche the following on Friday evening after it was discovered he didn’t stand up during the Star-Spangled Banner.
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” Kaepernick said. “To me, this is bigger than football, and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”
Chip Kelly said Kaepernick will play Thursday against the Chargers in San Diego, a well-represented military town. Kaepernick has said he will keep protesting the national anthem until significant chance is made.
Twitter users aren’t happy with Rice’s stance, and he started trending worldwide. This is turning into one of the most polarizing sports saga’s we’ve ever seen.
Jerry Rice? Really? How you gonna respect his stance and say he's disrespecting the flag? Mr. Mississippi?! https://t.co/tSDAIsJ9rn
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) August 30, 2016
Jollof rice > Fried rice > Rice University > Burnt minute rice > Jerry Rice
— R'asclat Al Ghul (@Felonious_munk) August 30, 2016
Jerry Rice made more stupid drops in this 1 tweet than he did his in his entire NFL career. https://t.co/9pbv4HCspR
— Khaled Beydoun (@KhaledBeydoun) August 30, 2016