Kap was right.
Let’s not forget that.
Let’s not erase his legacy the way the powers running the N.F.L. would like.
As we barrel full steam toward the Super Bowl on Feb. 7, let’s not lose sight of the fact that Colin Kaepernick’s protest — his willingness to oppose the status quo and challenge America’s racial caste system — carried the profound weight of truth.
Fans should remember. Team owners and the N.F.L. commissioner, Roger Goodell, should remember.
What about the players? Since many of them have dropped their guard and allowed the message to be watered down, they need to remember too.