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Op-Ed: Reaction to the NFL’s 2018 National Anthem Kneeling Policy

Connor Dolan May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 NFL

The views expressed below are those of the author and not of First and Fan as an organization. On May 23rd, Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL announced players and teams will face punishments. They published an official announcement detailing that players and teams are expected to stand and respect the

Eric Reid’s Grievance Against the NFL with Insight from Former NBA star Etan Thomas

Connor Dolan May 4, 2018May 7, 2018 NFL

Eric Reid was ranked the 10th best safety in the NFL according to Bleacher Report last season. He’s a former pro-bowler and five year starter with the 49ers. Reid is only 26 years old and was expected to be a high target free agent this offseason by a number of

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Colin Kaepernick’s Tryout Invitation Retracted Due to Kneeling for Anthem

Connor Dolan April 13, 2018 NFL

Colin Kaepernick was supposed to be hosted by the Seattle Seahawks for a tryout according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He has not played in the NFL since the 2016 season, and is best known for both his role in the 49er’s 2013 Super Bowl run and his decision to kneeling

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