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Posted on 10/16/17 at 2:18 am to Skyler97
I'm not gonna get into the issue of whether Kaep should or shouldn't be in the league, but pursuing a collusion claim means one specific thing. He'd have to prove the owners actively worked together in coming to a collective decision not to play him. That's gonna be damn near impossible to do.
It's not as simple as comparing Kaep's skills to the 10-15 worst starters in the league and think it's a direct comparison. As an unbiased observer, it is entirely feasible that each of those 10 or so teams that would see Kaep's skills on the field as an upgrade over their current QB situations, could absolutely independently each make the decision that the negative attention he brings with him is not worth the marginal or slightly more than marginal upgrade he might bring at QB.
Regardless of how you feel about Kaep as a person or his stated opinions or his chosen methods of expressing those opinions, it is clear that any team considering taking him has to weigh it against the reaction of fans, sponsors, or just opportunists looking to capitalize on the hot topic all swirling around a team that just wants to win games. Would a marginal upgrade at QB from bad to slightly below average really be worth it? It's not hard to believe every team in such a place just looked at the situation and said "no thanks."
It's not as simple as comparing Kaep's skills to the 10-15 worst starters in the league and think it's a direct comparison. As an unbiased observer, it is entirely feasible that each of those 10 or so teams that would see Kaep's skills on the field as an upgrade over their current QB situations, could absolutely independently each make the decision that the negative attention he brings with him is not worth the marginal or slightly more than marginal upgrade he might bring at QB.
Regardless of how you feel about Kaep as a person or his stated opinions or his chosen methods of expressing those opinions, it is clear that any team considering taking him has to weigh it against the reaction of fans, sponsors, or just opportunists looking to capitalize on the hot topic all swirling around a team that just wants to win games. Would a marginal upgrade at QB from bad to slightly below average really be worth it? It's not hard to believe every team in such a place just looked at the situation and said "no thanks."
Posted on 10/16/17 at 2:51 am to Skyler97
This is merely a PR stunt at this point. He has come to the realization that no one is going to sign him and his platform is gone. This is just another opportunity to get his name in the news before he ultimately fades into obscurity.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 4:11 am to Skyler97
Look, it's simple.
Keepernick isn't in the NFL because he wants too much money.
His attitude may have a little bit to do with it as well.
Keepernick isn't in the NFL because he wants too much money.
His attitude may have a little bit to do with it as well.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 4:21 am to Skyler97
hahahahahaha
bullshite
bullshite
Posted on 10/16/17 at 4:34 am to McCaigBro69
quote:Didn't Eli Manning beat Tom Brady in the Super Bowl? Twice?
I mean didn't Flacco beat Kaep in the Super Bowl? This question answers itself on who is better.
This post was edited on 10/16/17 at 4:41 am
Posted on 10/16/17 at 5:30 am to Skyler97
He better have some stone cold facts if he is going to win. He's accusing the NFL of collusion. Stats alone don't prove that.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 5:32 am to Skyler97
They're not going to selectively ignore the other stuff he's said and done like opt out of his contract, make pro-Castro comments, and anti-police comments. If this was just about kneeling he'd probably have a shot. But the pro-Castro comments alone let at least 2-3 teams off the hook of not picking him up based on the Cuban populations in their cities alone.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 5:37 am to Skyler97
What evidence does he have that they are conspiring against him?
Posted on 10/16/17 at 5:49 am to Skyler97
I agree Kaep is not being given a chance because of the media attention he'd bring. However, that is not really collusion if every individual team feels that way without external pressure. The level of threshold for collusion is high and that will never be proven.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 5:53 am to McCaigBro69
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Joe Flacco has 4 TD to 8 INT and averaging like 5 yards a pass. Do you honestly believe that Kaep couldn't do better?
I mean didn't Flacco beat Kaep in the Super Bowl? This question answers itself on who is better.
Flacco sucks, but even if kaepernick is marginally better, he also comes with a ton of negative publicity and would be a PR nightmare. So, it’s better to have a guy that throws for 5 yards/attempt while under the radar than a guy that throws for 7y/a while bringing a circus to town.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 6:07 am to Skyler97
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Only a fool couldn't see that he is being blackballed to a certain degree.
Yeah i get it a black guy isn’t getting his way so now people need to make an excuse for him. It isn’t “black balled” just bc they all have the same idea. He is physically talented enough to be on a roster if the game was in a bubble. Unfortunately for this dipshit it is a business that is financed by the general public.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 6:12 am to Skyler97
I’m not in the NFL either so i guess I’ll sue too
Posted on 10/16/17 at 6:12 am to Skyler97
No one is required to hire someone who is toxic to their business.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 6:20 am to Skyler97
Kap is a clown and the judicial system is about to treat him accordingly.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 6:57 am to Skyler97
he has to prove that all got together in secret type meeting and colluded together to not hire him. That never happened.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 7:04 am to Skyler97
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Only a fool couldn't see that he is being blackballed to a certain degree. Joe Flacco has 4 TD to 8 INT and averaging like 5 yards a pass. Do you honestly believe that Kaep couldn't do better?
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Only a fool couldn't see that he is being blackballed to a certain degree. Joe Flacco has 4 TD to 8 INT and averaging like 5 yards a pass. Do you honestly believe that Kaep couldn't do better?
Being blackballed and having all of the owners individually come to the conclusion he's not good enough for the baggage is two completely different things.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 7:10 am to Skyler97
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Colin Kaepernick doesn't have a job because he sucks and for no other reason at all.
You're just being ridiculous. He doesn't have a job because he's a cancer. It doesn't take collusion for every owner to decide they don't want to fool with the Kaepernick drama. All that takes is common sense.
You know what really didn't help his case? All of his "brothers" kneeling, causing viewers to turn the TV off and actively choosing to NOT WATCH THE NFL. Why would anyone sign Kaepernick knowing what it's going to do to the bottomline and their public image?
Posted on 10/16/17 at 7:14 am to Cowboyfan89
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This post was edited on 4/3/23 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 10/16/17 at 7:18 am to Skyler97
If he wins this case it will not be bc of any of the reasons you mentioned in OP. TD to INT ratio would be hilarious if mentioned in court.
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