Kap seems like a giant douchebag and his protest seems so insincere, I think that's why people are making such a big deal about it
Considering it was not all that long that Kaep was fined by the league for saying: "****ing ******," this newfound "social consciousness" smacks of major insincere manipulation by an on-the-ropes player and his agent.
When you realize that Chip Kelly, who has been accused by numerous black players in Philly of racism is now the SF HC, it seems pretty conveniently contrived to me - daring Kelly to again look like a racist by cutting an overpriced, under-performing half black player who's now all of the sudden decrying racism. And knowing how much it resonates these days.
http://dailysnark.com/throwback-colin-kaepernick-fined-using-racial-slurs-towards-black-players/After a 28-20 loss against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 14 of 2015, Kapernick was fined $11,00 by the NFL for using a racial slur, “f***ing n***a/er” to be specific.
Kaepernick was flagged on the play for using the language by ref Laird Hayes, knocking the 49ers back 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.