Carolina Panthers free safety Eric Reid announced via Twitter that he was going to be wearing cleats with a design encouraging protest-rights in Monday evening's game versus the New Orleans Saints.
My cleats for tonight. Much thanks and appreciation to the artist @2cent_bmike. Here’s his take on the inspiration behind his design, “It’s a tribute to the history of protest , centered around the quote “if not us , who? If not now, when? “ meaning we all benefit and stand on… pic.twitter.com/x9PNkmwTK0
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) December 17, 2018
“If not us, who? If not now, when?” is a quote generally attributed to the late former United States President John F. Kennedy
Reid continues his tweet like so:
“(Meaning we all benefit and stand on) the shoulders of those giants who decided their moment was best used for the sake of the people. And it’s always the right time to do what’s right. No different from you using your moment to take a knee. It also has the 10 point platform of Colin’s Know Your Rights Camp.”
Eric Reid is a free safety for the Carolina Panthers who played with the San Franciso 49ers from 2013 to 2017. This season for the Panthers Reid has one interception, one sack, 57 tackles, and three tackles for loss. His only Pro-Bowl season was in his rookie year with the 49ers.
Coming into Monday night's game against the Saints the Panthers are 6-7 ranking 2nd in the NFC South Division under head coach Ron Rivera. They average 24.9 points per game which ranks 12th in the NFL. However, they give up 25.5 points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NFL.
The New Orleans Saints are 11-2 on the season and rank first in the NFC South Division under the helm of Head Coach Sean Payton. The Saints average 34.4 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the NFL. They allow 21.8 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NFL. The Saints are led 39-year-old superstar quarterback Drew Brees. Likely this year's MVP, Brees has thrown for 3,463 yards, 31 touchdowns, and only four interceptions.
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