Colin Kaepernick performed okay on the field, but continued to deliver critical mass messages off of it.
For the first time all season, Kaepernick entered the starting lineup and he was met with a rowdy reception in Buffalo. MMQB reporter Robert Klemko was on the scene to record the death threats and hatred from Bills fans. The hatred from conservative fans exceeded expectations.
Shirts with a rifle scope trained on Colin Kaepernick selling for $10 outside of Ralph Wilson stadium. pic.twitter.com/bSuxF3G5qq
— Robert Klemko (@RobertKlemko) October 16, 2016
Here's a very drunk Bills fan spearing a dummy with Kaepernick jersey and afro wig. pic.twitter.com/PDo0NL2Pcp
— Robert Klemko (@RobertKlemko) October 16, 2016
Bills fans scream "tackle the Muslim", then a young lady obliges. pic.twitter.com/A1eKcyWT87
— Robert Klemko (@RobertKlemko) October 16, 2016
“I don’t understands what is un-American about fighting for liberty and justice for everybody,” Kaepernick said.
“Like I’ve said from the beginning, I knew the consequences of what could come from this and I was prepared for that,” Kaepernick added.
It should be noted, there were several Bills fans who came out in support of Kaepernick.
“I think it all depends on who the person is,” Kaepernick said. “But at the end of the day, I’m going to continue to fight for what I’m fighting for.”
#Bills fans leading march in support of Kaepernick. They plan to kneel while the anthem is played. #49ers pic.twitter.com/vGumORFit4
— Nick Veronica (@NickVeronica) October 16, 2016
Disagreeing with Kaepernick is one thing. But the fact that Kaepernick has enraged so many American citizens just for calling attention to police brutality is beyond comprehensible.
This story has been alive for six weeks now, and has shown no signs of slowing down. After hosting the Buccaneers, a bye week and hosting the Saints, the 49ers will next travel to Arizona on Nov. 13.