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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he has had his life threatened as a response to his protest of racial oppression and inequality in the United States by kneeling during the national anthem.Kaepernick said Tuesday that he has received threats via a couple of different avenues, in addition to social media. He seemed mostly nonplussed by the threats, saying he hasnt reported any of them to the 49ers security team.To me, if something like that were to happen, youve proved my point and it will be loud and clear for everyone why it happened and that would move this movement forward at a greater speed than what it is even now, Kaepernick said. Granted, I dont want that to happen, but thats the realization of what could happen, and I knew there were other things that came along with this when I first stood up and spoke about it. Thats not something I havent thought about.Kaepernick spoke to a handful of reporters Tuesday in a 15-minute chat that started out as an informal conversation about vegan weightlifting supplements and turned serious when Kaepernick began speaking about police shooting and killing Terence Crutcher in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday.I think it will be very, very telling what happens with the officer that killed him, what happens with [her] because everybodys eyes will be on [her], Kaepernick said. For me, I think one of the things that Ive noticed throughout this is theres a lot of racism in this country disguised as patriotism. People want to take everything back to the flag, but thats not what were talking about. Were talking about racial discrimination, inequalities and injustices that are happening across the nation.Kaepernick began his protest in the preseason by choosing to sit for the national anthem in the first three games before he and safety Eric Reid knelt before the teams preseason finale in San Diego after a long chat with Army Green Beret Nate Boyer, who is also a former NFL player.In the time since, Kaepernicks protest has gained traction in other corners of the country with athletes kneeling and some raising a fist during the playing of the Star-Spangled Banner.Kaepernick has also pledged to donate the first $1 million he makes this season to charities that will help communities in need. He added a little more about the progress on that front Tuesday, saying he intends to donate $100,000 per week over the next 10 weeks to the organizations he chooses to work with.Kaepernick said his team is building a website that shows where the money is going, shows how its being spent and, he hopes, offers people the chance to donate.Well be able to track it so everyone can see exactly what organizations the money is going to and also making sure that we get an itemized list from the organizations of what theyre spending the money on to make sure not only that Im transparent with what Im doing but these organizations are transparent with where the money is going as well, Kaepernick said.Kaepernick said it has been challenging to vet the many organizations that have reached out for help and he is working to ensure that the money is going to the right place.Thats part of the reason we are being very careful and very meticulous with what were doing to make sure that the organizations that we are working with are grassroots and the money is going to the communities that we want it to go to and helping the people that we want it to help, Kaepernick said. Because theres a lot of foundations and organizations where a fraction of the money that you donate goes to what the actual cause is and a lot of it is spent on company expenses or whatever you want to call it. Thats part of what we want to make sure we are not allowing to happen when making donations.While Kaepernick said he knew the backlash that might come with his protest, he is keeping his focus on the many athletes and people around the country offering support. He pointed to athletes at all levels of sports and in other sports as joining the cause and singled out New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long for expressing his thoughts recently.I think other people are picking up on the protest and speaking out about it, from high school to activists to pro athletes, Kaepernick said. I think its huge and I think the more conversation continues between those communities, more and more solutions will come up on how to fix this and the best way to fix it as quickly as possible. 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DAVIE, Fla. -- With another new coach and another new playbook, its the same old Miami Dolphins.They begin training camp July 29 hitting the reset button yet again and hoping this season will somehow be different. Adam Gase, the NFLs youngest head coach at 38, has installed a new offense with the help of new coordinator Clyde Christensen, and the defense has also been revamped under new coordinator Vance Joseph.There are also 45 newcomers on the roster for a franchise where turnover and transition are the norm. Gase is Miamis ninth coach since 2004, and hell have plenty to sort out in camp as the Dolphins try to lay the foundation for a turnaround.Theyll play in an upgraded stadium thanks to a $500 million renovation that includes a canopy. But will the team be better? The Dolphins havent been to the playoffs since 2008, havent won a postseason game since 2000, and finished last in the AFC East in 2015 at 6-10.Here are some keys to gaining ground on perennial champion New England and the rest of the division:THE LEADER: Gase was the offensive coordinator for the high-scoring Denver Broncos in 2013-14, but also for the last-place Chicago Bears in 2015. Confident and jocular, he likes to talk trash with his players, which makes him a stark contrast to staid Joe Philbin, who ran the past four training camps.Players rave about Gase, but then he hasnt lost a game yet.Hes very vibrant, tight end Jordan Cameron said. He has so much confidence in his ability to call plays and set up an offense, and thats kind of contagious. Hes definitely a players coach, he knows how to communicate to us and hes very black and white, which is good. Its been awesome so far. Were in the beginning stages and we have a lot of work to do, but I think weve definitely gotten off on the right foot.CAMP COMPETITION: At least five starting jobs are up for grabs: both guard spots, running back, defensive tackle, cornerback. Not even first-round draft pick Laremy Tunsil is assured of starting the opener, but having so many unsettled situations isnt all bad.Thats how we are rolling, Gase said. You have to earn your spot. I dont think youve seen anybody really get plugged in and anointed anything. Everybody is battling. Thats what we want. We want competition. We want guys to earn their spots. If youre a veteran player, a lot of guys respect that because they know its not going to be handed to anybody.ddddddddddddTEAM STRENGTH: The front four could rank among the NFLs best if Mario Williams and Cameron Wake return to form. Williams, 31, signed a $17 million, two-year deal with Miami after he totaled just five sacks for the Buffalo Bills in 2015. Wake, 34, is mounting a comeback from a torn Achilles tendon last October.Another question mark with upside potential is defensive end Dion Jordan, who is expected to return after sitting out last season for his latest violation of the NFLs substance abuse policy.Four-time Pro Bowl tackle Ndamukong Suh anchors the middle, and offseason acquisitions Andre Branch and Chris Jones help depth.Im always going to feel good about that group, because we have very talented players, Gase said. But you cant just sit here and be like, `Oh, I feel great about this certain position. At the end of the season -- thats when you get excited.BALL CARRIERS: There will be a scramble for playing time in a crowded backfield following the departure of Lamar Miller to Houston via free agency.Jay Ajayi is the leading returnee after rushing for 187 yards as a rookie last year, but he could get stiff competition from four-time Pro Bowl back Arian Foster, a newcomer who says he has recovered from a torn Achilles tendon. Kenyan Drake, a third-round pick from Alabama, will compete for a backup role.TANNEHILLS TIME: This season could determine whether Ryan Tannehill can be a franchise quarterback. Hes 29-35 in four seasons with the Dolphins, has yet to lead them to a winning record and back slid in 2015, when his completion percentage, touchdowns and passer rating declined.Gase won praise for his work with Peyton Manning, Jay Cutler and even Tim Tebow. He plans to give Tannehill more responsibility with play calling, and teammates have applauded the move.This is what Ryan has been waiting for his whole career, to go out there and be the guy to kind of call the show, center Mike Pouncey said.That also means more blame for Tannehill if things go wrong, as they have so often done in recent years for the Dolphins.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Steve-Wine. His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/steven-wine ' ' '