Some Prince George’s school board members want Skins to tap Kaepernick...

[posty 2,296]

https://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2018/12/prince-georges-county-school-board-members-are-calling-on-the-redskins-to-give-colin-kaepernick-a-chance/

 

Some school board members in Prince Georges County are standing behind NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, urging the Washington Redskins to give him a chance to get back in the game.

 

Seven of the 14 Prince Georges County School Board members expressed support for Colin Kaepernick not just on the field but as a community leader, in a letter sent to the Washington Redskins on Thursday.

 

As the Redskins deal with multiple injuries among players, several board members are asking the team to give Kaepernick an immediate tryout and wrote:

 

Giving Kaepernick an opportunity would send an even more powerful message today to our community and our students; that a person can peacefully protest for causes that they believe in and not be punished for it even though they are otherwise qualified for the position.

 

Kaepernick hasnt played in the NFL since 2016, when he protested police brutality and racial injustice against African-Americans by kneeling during the national anthem, a move thats sparked debate on both sides.

 

FedEx Field, where the Redskins play, is in Prince Georges County.

 

Read the open letter, a copy of which was sent to WTOP, below:

 

Dear Daniel Snyder, Bruce Allen, and Doug Williams,

 

Wed like to first thank you for the charitable work that your franchise has done and is still doing for Prince Georges County Public Schools. As a school system, we pride ourselves on our ability to prepare our students to take full advantage of all the opportunities available to them. We write you today about a matter thats on the minds of many Prince Georgians, as well as fans nationwide. Our view is that the Washington Football Team needs to give Colin Kaepernick an opportunity to join the team in a form of a try-out, and need to do so immediately.

 

Our reasoning goes far beyond football. While it is apparent that Kaepernick is at least deserving of a roster spot based on his track record as an NFL quarterback, we think he merits an opportunity for other reasons. Historically this organization shown leadership in the National Football League. As you know in 1987 Doug Williams became the first black quarterback to lead an NFL team to a [super Bowl] victory. For African-American boys around America and especially here in the DC area, one didnt have to look far for inspiration.

 

Fast forward 30 years, and the need for this franchise to lead the NFL is still there. Giving Kaepernick an opportunity would send an even more powerful message today to our community and our students; that a person can peacefully protest for causes that they believe in and not be punished for it even though they are otherwise qualified for the position.

 

As school board members our reasons for wanting Kaepernick to get a try-out are simple. We believe that giving Kaepernick an opportunity will send the right message to our students and community members, who see him as someone who cares about issues affecting our community. If signed, we look forward to working with him, and the Washington organization to create the types of programming and spaces for our young people to discuss and debate the issues affecting them. If Kaepernick is signed we hope to work with his philanthropic organization to partner with our most needy students and provide more opportunities for our students.

 

As school board members, not standing for the national anthem wouldnt cost us the opportunity to work, and it shouldnt cost him either.

 

We look forward to hearing from you, and getting this done for the benefit of Prince Georgians and Redskins fans everywhere. We know that this decision is not an easy one and that there could be backlash. We stand ready to support you in doing the right thing and making a decision that will help the team and our community on and off the field.

 

Respectfully,

David Murray, Board Member, District 1

Joshua M. Thomas, Board Member, District 2

Belinda Queen, Board Member, District 6

Edward Burroughs, III, Board Member, District 8

Amanya Paige, Student Board Member

Curtis Valentine, Board Member, At Large

Paul Monteiro, Board Member, At Large

[posty 2,296]

As school board members, not standing for the national anthem wouldn’t cost us the opportunity to work, and it shouldn’t cost him either.

No it doesn't, but it makes it a great possibility that you won't get re-elected...

[Hardcore troubadour 12,627]

No wonder Prince George's is a shithole.

[posty 2,296]

No wonder Prince George's is a shithole.

Couldn't have said it better myself...

[sderk 1,040]

"We look forward to hearing from you, and getting this done for the benefit of Prince Georgians and Redskins fans everywhere."

 

If I were a Skins fan I would write a letter to these board members telling them to stop pretending to represent me.

[drobeski 3,061]

On top of being a pile of schit human he just isnt that good.

 

He's obviously dumb as a bag of rocks and was figured out after 1 season by defensive coordinators throughout the league, like most athletic QBs usually are.

Go away clown and the clowns promoting the bum.

[Voltaire 4,556]

While you're at it, change the team name too. Washington Nonbinaries works.

[TimmySmith 2,782]

Kaep already said he can't play there because of the name.

 

Name keeps paying off.

[Drizzay 645]

What do they have against Josh Johnson? Sounds like they might be racist...

[avoiding injuries 1,220]

Too late Bubs. Josh Jackson is the REAL DEAL.

[avoiding injuries 1,220]

Well if some PG County school board members are urging this...how do you say no?

[DonS 3,067]

I wonder how the school board would react if students started wearing pro Trump shirts? They applaud people standing up (or kneeling) for their beliefs, right?

[supermike80 1,285]

I wonder how the school board would react if students started wearing pro Trump shirts? They applaud people standing up (or kneeling) for their beliefs, right?

Good point. Excellent point!!

[tanatastic 2,061]

Not that good, huge distraction, doesn’t even really want to play.

[Fireballer 2,379]

Im trying to get past the part where school board members are deeming him "qualified".

[NorthernVike 2,080]

Kaep already said he can't play there because of the name.

 

Name keeps paying off.

Seriously?

 

 

What if they changed it to the Washington Pigs?