So the Seahawks asked Colin Kaepernick what his social-activism plans were, he said he didn’t know, the team postponed a workout as a result, and just like that the most polarizing sports story of the century refilled its gas tank.
Pundits are sounding off. Cries of injustice swirl social media. The NFL once again is mired in controversy.
But it shouldn’t be — because the Seahawks did nothing wrong.
Given today’s accusatory climate, I should probably offer some background before writing any further. In 2016, I supported Kaepernick’s choice to kneel during the national anthem, arguing that controversy is the most efficient means of getting attention.