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QB Colin Kaepernick, Free Agent (1 Viewer)
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JohnnyU
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Son, respectfully, you should read up on the disgusting, terrible, awful things that this country has done in its history.
This doesn’t even crack the top 100
IheartGuinness
Footballguy
IheartGuinness
Footballguy
Not the place to get into this, but yes, '68 has more than a few spots on the list. Dr. King's and Bobby Kennedy's assassinations are obvious choices. However, I also said this is "one of" the worst moments, and I stand by that. The attempted overthrow of our government by communists (avowed communists, by the way) and a possible descent into civil war are pretty significant--not really sure how anyone can deny that.
Anyway, back to the topic at hand. I think it's somewhat amusing that the vitriol and venom surrounding CK's possible return will end up moot in the end. At least for now. One of the few issues on which I agree with some other posters on the other end of the political chasm is that an NFL season is looking less and less likely this year. We can argue about his ability, the distraction he may or may not cause, the illegitimacy of his beliefs, etc., but in the end it's looking like we're all wasting our time.
Cjw_55106
Footballguy
It has been four years, but Colin Kaepernick is back in a "Madden" game. The latest update to "Madden 21" includes Kaepernick being added to the free agents list. He was given an 81 rating by EA Sports, which is good enough to make Kaepernick "in the top 15 of the video game's 111 total quarterbacks," according to The Undefeated.
EA Sports also gave Kaepernick his own, signature touchdown celebration -- a raised fist. With a player rating of 81, the QB is ranked higher than these notable signal-callers:
Josh Allen (77)
Kyler Murray (77)
Cam Newton (78)
Derek Carr (79)
Ryan Tannehill (80)
EA Sports also gave Kaepernick his own, signature touchdown celebration -- a raised fist. With a player rating of 81, the QB is ranked higher than these notable signal-callers:
Josh Allen (77)
Kyler Murray (77)
Cam Newton (78)
Derek Carr (79)
Ryan Tannehill (80)
nittanylion
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Traveshamockery.
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Anarchy99
Footballguy
The Madden 21 edition sold well on release but has received lukewarm reviews. Some places are saying sales are already dropping because fans don't love it. I am sure EA Sports did their research and calculated that adding Kaep into the game and the subsequent buzz about his rating would push another X thousand of units/downloads sold.
He's gonna need to eat some humble pie like Cam did and prove it. The fact that Cam quickly vaulted to the #1 QB for Bill is proof that Colin can make that same jump if he wants to put forth the effort. He's been gone too long to just jump in the starting lineup and a multi million 4 contract.
JohnnyU
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STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Just sign and let the dude start already so we can skip to the next step of outrage.
Cjw_55106
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Desert_Power
Footballguy
Honestly, the QB scene around the league is so bad that it may actually happen. Of course, Colin has to actually want it and this could just be another publicity stunt.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I’d absolutely love to see him play again. I don’t care about the kneeling, I just think it would be entertaining.
And who knows. Maybe he’s surprisingly competent?
Anarchy99
Footballguy
Well, he hasn’t lost a game or thrown a pick in five years. What other QB in the league can make that claim?
BoltBacker
Footballguy
Seems to me the HOU Texans only exist to carry water for the NFL these days. They should sign Kap for the good of the league and let him play the last three quarters of every preseason game. IMO it would become glaringly obvious why this guy doesn't have much interest in the NFL and the league could put this absurd "story", at least to non-football fans, to rest.
After they make the Watson trade they could also try to rehab their image by making THIS the story people talk about in HOU all summer.
After they make the Watson trade they could also try to rehab their image by making THIS the story people talk about in HOU all summer.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Not a bad idea.BoltBacker said:
I think if it was somebody where their game was less about their physical prowess and more about their mental prowess, it would be possible. Like, I think Peyton Manning could have done it.
Michael Vick went away at 26, and came back at 30(technically 29, but he barely played that 1st year back) but he fell off instantly, and a part of me always thought Andy Reid, and an elite supporting cast made him look way better than he actually was.
Kaepernick was only ever decent on a loaded team. Even then, I always wonder what would have happened if SF had stuck with Alex Smith.
Boston
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habsfan
Footballguy
Luck is the one that came to mind. He's a contemporary of sorts. People tend to underestimate the power of rust I think. We use analogies like "tread on tires" in reference to RBs but these are people not washing machines. There is more in play than just the number of wash loads.
rockaction
Footballguy
It'd be awfully difficult to take five years away from this sort of game and come back anywhere near what one was, especially at QB, which doesn't seem to be a hit-water-from-falling-out-of-a-boat event.
He'd have to have really stayed with it in order for that to happen. One thing about that clip was that he looks bigger and thicker than before, which might not be such a great thing for his mobility.
On the relevant sociopolitical side, I've heard him talk about social issues since his banishment from the NFL. He's become even more of a lightning rod than before. His Netflix special, by all reports (I haven't watched it), is something else. That's definitely something teams will consider.
I have my own opinions about him. Personally, I think if he led the Jets to the Super Bowl, I'd still be disappointed. There's a lot of hatred directed towards him, but there's a lot of ignorance that comes and came out of his mouth/head/entourage/you name it. People will not forget his various doings, and it's likely that he's still kryptonite around the league but for a place like Seattle.
CalBear
Footballguy
wgoldsph
Footballguy
matuski
Footballguy
I think JaMarcus Russell tried it after the purple sizzup.
So Colin has that going for him.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
32 backup jobs in the NFL. Not sure if he can beat out the likes of guys like this.
https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/player/43117/
https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/player/43117/
Born to Run
Footballguy
Owner in my Zealots league picked him up at auction for $1
rockaction
Footballguy
I had been thinking of doing that. Why not?Owner in my Zealots league picked him up at auction for $1
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I’d like to see him play. Just for the spectacle. I’d like to see if he still has an arm & if he can still run.
i know better than most what his last year in SF looked like. It was fugly.
But dude had some game for a while. I bet he’s better than Darnold or Lock.
It would be entertaining. I doubt it’ll happen, but I’d watch if it did.
i know better than most what his last year in SF looked like. It was fugly.
But dude had some game for a while. I bet he’s better than Darnold or Lock.
It would be entertaining. I doubt it’ll happen, but I’d watch if it did.
Birdie048
Footballguy
I thought a major hold up was his refusal to accept "1 year prove it contract $$" and that he wanted > $25M to sign.
He has no right to refuse ANY Offer IMO. He has nothing to show for his capabilities to warrant an offer.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
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