Mike Ditka Comments on Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem Protest

September 23, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

Outspoken Hall of Famer Mike Ditka became the latest high-profile name to weigh in on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest Friday when he ripped the controversial signal-caller's actions.
In an interview on Shan & RJ on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas (h/t CBS DFW), the ESPN analyst said of Kaepernick's actions:
I think it's a problem...anybody who disrespects this country and the flag. If they don't like the country they don't like our flag...get the hell out.
I have no respect for Colin Kaepernick — he probably has no respect for me, that's his choice. My choice is, I like this country, I respect our flag, and I don't see all the atrocities going on in this country that people say are going on.
Additionally, Ditka painted an optimistic picture regarding the United States during his radio appearance: "I see opportunities if people want to look for opportunity. Now if they don't want to look for them, then you can find problem...

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