Tim Tebow does not seem to appreciate the way Kaepernick went about his protest
Tebow was asked about the anthem protests and gave his opinion
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Mike Axisa
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As I'm sure you know by now, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been sitting and kneeling during the national anthem prior to games to protest "a country that oppresses black people and people of color," as he's said. Other NFL players and athletes in other sports have joined in the protest in recent weeks.
On Tuesday, quarterback turned minor league baseball player Tim Tebow was asked about Kaepernick's protest while at instructional league with the Mets. Here's what he had to say:
Tebow on Kaepenick: When people have belief in something, or a conviction in something, trying to stand for that is a good thing ...(cont)
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 20, 2016
More Tebow on Kaepernick: "Its all about standing for it the right way.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 20, 2016
What is the "right way" to standing for something like that according to Tebow? I'm not sure. No one asked. Not sitting or kneeling during the national anthem, apparently.
