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Joe Theismann rips 49ers for giving Colin Kaepernick prestigious award

Joe Theismann was not impressed with the 49ers' decision to give quarterback Colin Kaepernick the organization's Len Eshmont Award, presented to the player who "best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play of Len Eshmont, an original member of the 1946 49ers team."

The former Redskins quarterback appeared on Fox News' "Outnumbered," where he ripped into the reasoning behind giving Kaepernick the team's most prestigious award voted on by players.

"You're a 2-14 football team; he's won one football game. What has he inspired?" Theismann asked.

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Theismann also said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell needs to make a stand on players honoring the national anthem and adopt a policy similar to that of the NBA, which requires all players to stand during the anthem.