Will Colin Kaepernick Be Named TIME’s “Person Of The Year”?

Former San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick was one of 10 people named as a finalist for TIME‘s “Person of the Year” Monday morning on NBC’s Today show.
Former San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick was one of 10 people named as a finalist for TIME‘s “Person of the Year” Monday morning on NBC’s Today show.
Much has been written in the aftermath of San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s highly controversial decision to sit during the national anthem prior to the start of all 2016 pre-season games, mostly notably last week’s 49ers game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi’s Stadium. Most commentary has revolved around Kaepernick’s “right” to speak his mind but, with all due respect, the national conversation is missing the point.