INDIANAPOLIS – San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid sized up the actions Sunday of United States Vice President Mike Pence as a move made for public-relations reasons.
After 23 members of the 49ers took a knee during the playing of the national anthem to protest racial inequality in America, Pence left Lucas Oil Stadium and shortly thereafter released a statement.
Reid, who was inactive for the game with a knee injury, was asked to react after the game.
“My honest reaction? First of all, does anyone know the last time he’s been to a football game?