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Edit request on 13 January 2013

The first paragraph states he won "two Bowl Game championships" with Nevada. What is a "bowl game championship?" There is no such thing. There are many many bowl games, and winning a bowl game does not constitute a championship of any kind. Please rephrase this. It is very difficult to take this article seriously given this claim in the opening paragraph.

Semi-protected edit request on 24 January 2017

THE ABSOLUTE GOAT

Possible bias

In the third paragraph, "displayed disrespect for America" -- isn't that assigning a value judgement? A more factual way of phrasing that could be: "when he chose not to stand for the playing of the United national anthem". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.75.24.94 (talk • contribs)

It is; I've removed it. Mackensen (talk) 22:04, 23 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I (original commenter) would submit that the only way to prevent any kind of bias is to present facts and let the readers draw their own conclusions, so (IMO) Mackensen is helping preserve the NPOV rather than injecting anyone's opinion into the mix. I agree with you, though, that keeping any hint of bias out of a reference source is something for which we should all strive.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.75.24.94 (talk • contribs)
But you could easily have done so by simply saying "according to his critics, Kaepernick displayed disrespect for America". Putting your own personal bias on it and claiming it as a non-subjective fact is better how? ~ Dissident93 ^(talk) 23:08, 23 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not sure that any new bias was introduced by presenting it as a "non-subjective" fact, but what's the internet for if not for arguments? I'll bow out, though, and leave the decision to registered users and people with more of an opinion on the issue.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.75.24.94 (talk • contribs)
- Actually I just checked and this was written for the lead? In that case, the previous wording was better, because you can't argue he did not create controversy by protesting/not standing, but saying he "disrespected America" is something that shouldn't be claimed as fact. The first amendment allows for this, so how can you objectively disrespect a country by following its constitution? ~ Dissident93 ^(talk) 23:18, 23 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Controversy section

The article says that Donald Trump said that he would threaten a PR crisis, but the sources only show that Trump acknowledges that NFL owners fear that he could. Could it be rewritten to be more accurate or have better citations? 128.211.225.127 (talk) 20:24, 25 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm maybe. Can you rephrase that typically vague Trumpian remark in a better way? Drmies (talk) 23:13, 25 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Kaepernick wore Anti poilce socks depicting cops as pigs during the games before kneeling

Before he sat for anthem he wore socks depicting cops as pigs which caused huge outrage. In his Instagram account he responded: "I wore these socks, in the past, because the rogue cops that are allowed to hold positions in police departments, not only put the community in danger, but also put the cops that have the right intentions in danger by creating an environment of tension and mistrust. I have two uncles and friends who are police officers and work to protect and serve ALL people. So before these socks, which were worn before I took my public stance, are used to distract from the real issues, I wanted to address this immediately."

Kaepernick Instagram statement link: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ0vPsQAGZQ/

National new story regarding anti-cop sock outrage: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/49ers/2016/09/01/police-reaction-colin-kaepernick-pig-socks-san-francisco/89715672/

"protesting the anthem"

The last paragraph of the introductory section states, "His actions prompted a wide variety of responses, including additional athletes in the NFL and other American sports leagues protesting the anthem in various ways."

I suggest that should be "protesting during the anthem," not "protesting the anthem."

Detractors have portrayed the protests as being against the anthem or flag or military vs. against police brutality and racial injustice.

As has been said, they are no more protesting the anthem than Rosa Parks protested against buses, or civil rights activists protested against lunch counters, or hunger strikers protested against food.

Mzoh (talk) 23:46, 28 September 2017 (UTC)mzyoh[reply]

I clarified that the protests were during the anthem, and not against the anthem.—Bagumba (talk) 09:09, 29 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Complete fabrication about this sentence in the article!

"President Donald Trump took credit for Kaepernick’s situation, claiming he would use Twitter to create a public relations crisis for any team that signed him" -- just watch the video in the link!! That is completely mischaracterizing what Donald Trump said and twisting his words claiming that he would use twitter to create a public relations crisis!! 67.233.36.166 (talk) 05:47, 4 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I have reworded it for clarity. Galobtter (talk) 06:19, 4 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Professional kneeler?

Vandalism

Professional kneeler?

Vandalism — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.135.187.156 (talk) 23:56, 7 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, a rare case of vandalism by a confirmed user. Lizard (talk) 00:02, 8 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Citizen of the Year

He was recently recognized as “Citizen of the Year” on the GQ magazine. I thought it would only be respectful to add that to his career highlights and awards.

Thank you. Splaashy38 (talk) 03:20, 23 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 6 December 2017

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Under the section titled "2016 Season", please change this line:

On March 3, 2016, Kaepernick officially opted out of his contract with the 49ers, an option as part of his restructured contract, therefore making him a free agent at the start of the 2017 league year.^[1]

To:

2017 season

On March 3, 2017, Kaepernick officially opted out of his contract with the 49ers, an option as part of his restructured contract, therefore making him a free agent at the start of the 2017 league year.^[2]

Per the source cited in the footnote:

http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Colin-Kaepernick-Opts-Out-of-Contract-Becomes-a-Free-Agent/55f3952d-1f83-4682-bf97-3c423ab26fa8

The source is from Mar 3, 2017. Mawtino (talk) 18:12, 6 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

^ Fann, Joe (March 3, 2017). "Colin Kaepernick Opts Out of Contract, Becomes a Free Agent". 49ers.com.
^ Fann, Joe (March 3, 2017). "Colin Kaepernick Opts Out of Contract, Becomes a Free Agent". 49ers.com.

[1] Fann, Joe (March 3, 2017). "Colin Kaepernick Opts Out of Contract, Becomes a Free Agent". 49ers.com.

[2] Fann, Joe (March 3, 2017). "Colin Kaepernick Opts Out of Contract, Becomes a Free Agent". 49ers.com.

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