they owe him over $16 million this year. Chances are they do not keep him making that much money. What team takes a shot on him if the 49ers cut him loose?
I am posting this because I just got back today from a trip to San Francisco this week. The discussion came up with some of the people I was working with who happen to be fans of the team. The consensus from the few people I spoke with is that the fans want Colin to go. They feel he hurt the team's brand as well.
I'm not as offended by the protest stuff as some people are, maybe because I'm old enough to remember how much people hated Muhammad Ali and how popular he became. But I do understand why some people think he's hurt the 49ers brand. And if that stuff hurts a team's brand in San Francisco, it's going to be a real problem in other parts of the country.
I'm not as offended by the protest stuff as some people are,
And if that stuff hurts a team's brand in San Francisco, it's going to be a real problem in other parts of the country.
My person view on that topic is this...
I am not "offended" by anything. Anyone whose feelings get hurt by the words or actions of another just needs to find the right therapist or support group. That being said, when he is in uniform and on the field, he is representing his employer (the 49ers) and the league. He is at work and that is not the place to get political, begin a crusade, or make statements (take positions) that may have a negative impact on the employer. The fact is that a lot of people said "fuck the 49ers". That is not a good thing for the team. I am all for Colin protesting. It is his right which I support. He just needs to do it on his own time.
Then when the nations popular support for the war turned largely negative most people better empathized with Ali's position. That he was stripped of his title during his prime and faced prison for his convictions I think when he returned to the ring people saw him as a victim who was unjustly punished and were willing to embrace him.
Add to that his electric personality and contrast it with Kaps sour personality and I honestly don't see much similarity between the two.
Similar to Tebow it's likely that for most teams his talent doesn't justify them wanting to deal with the sideshow he creates if you sign him.
And before someone says it I'm not comparing the talent of the two.
A guy who breaks the pocket too early is just too easy to defend.
A guy who breaks the pocket too early is just too easy to defend.
Agreed. RG3 clone.
Also in regards to the guy who said he's a real talent what does that mean? He's really talented at what? His accuracy is horrible. His poise in the pocket is even worse. He can't read a defense. He's a good scrambler and that's about it. Once teams had enough tape on him he was exposed.
based upon their history, I would not be surprised if he is already headed there.
Also in regards to the guy who said he's a real talent what does that mean? He's really talented at what? His accuracy is horrible. His poise in the pocket is even worse. He can't read a defense. He's a good scrambler and that's about it. Once teams had enough tape on him he was exposed.
People who don't kowtow to our military are pieces of shits. This is why I hate civilians. They don't understand what this country is really about - fighting wars and taking names. It's the reason we are safe as opposed to being in a war or hellzone.
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I'm not as offended by the protest stuff as some people are,
And if that stuff hurts a team's brand in San Francisco, it's going to be a real problem in other parts of the country.
My person view on that topic is this...
I am not "offended" by anything. Anyone whose feelings get hurt by the words or actions of another just needs to find the right therapist or support group. That being said, when he is in uniform and on the field, he is representing his employer (the 49ers) and the league. He is at work and that is not the place to get political, begin a crusade, or make statements (take positions) that may have a negative impact on the employer. The fact is that a lot of people said "fuck the 49ers". That is not a good thing for the team. I am all for Colin protesting. It is his right which I support. He just needs to do it on his own time.
those people were just finding a veiled and acceptable way to throw shade at the point of the protest.
in some respects, yes, you're right, he's at work. the niners could fire him if they wanted, I guess.
but they didn't. cause its about football, not the "brand", and they had no better options available
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I'm not as offended by the protest stuff as some people are,
And if that stuff hurts a team's brand in San Francisco, it's going to be a real problem in other parts of the country.
My person view on that topic is this...
I am not "offended" by anything. Anyone whose feelings get hurt by the words or actions of another just needs to find the right therapist or support group. That being said, when he is in uniform and on the field, he is representing his employer (the 49ers) and the league. He is at work and that is not the place to get political, begin a crusade, or make statements (take positions) that may have a negative impact on the employer. The fact is that a lot of people said "fuck the 49ers". That is not a good thing for the team. I am all for Colin protesting. It is his right which I support. He just needs to do it on his own time.
his teammate supported him. and some he gained some new fans. fans don't give a shit about the "brand" in terms of monetary value, and a team like the niners, by the starting qb on a dismal team.
those people were just finding a veiled and acceptable way to throw shade at the point of the protest.
in some respects, yes, you're right, he's at work. the niners could fire him if they wanted, I guess.
but they didn't. cause its about football, not the "brand", and they had no better options available
his *teammates supported him...
**he gained some new fans, just as he people said "fuck the niners"
***even though he's at work, the team didn't give a shit enough to care to fire him, as they are just trying to win games.
**** the niners brand is too strong to be hurt by a divisive (but not overwhelmingly unpopular) protest during a 2-14 season, even if it's by the starting QB.
People who don't kowtow to our military are pieces of shits. This is why I hate civilians. They don't understand what this country is really about - fighting wars and taking names. It's the reason we are safe as opposed to being in a war or hellzone.
It's really not hard to do. There isn't many members of the military on the field. Normally about 20 or so. It'd take 5 minutes to meet with all of them take a picture & sign an autograph. These people have watched friends and family die to protect us. So we have this awesome game of football. They're the reason you ever got a contract worth 61 million dollars guaranteed and you can't take a few minutes out of your day? It's not that hard. Every other player for every team does it, but Colin Kaepernick is too good to do it? Give me a fucking break. Yeah he might not agree with the war or whatever. I understand that, but it's not the troops fault. They're just doing their job. Risking their lives to do something that most including me are too afraid to do.
Canada is pretty nice, he'll like Toronto.
See CK's comments in the attached link. At best, his comments are a startlingly bad example of public presentation. I think this all points to CK being really stupid. If I was an owner of another NFL team, I would hesitate to take on this sort of perception issue for a mediocre starting/back-up type talent.
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lots of Cops and Firemen, etc..
It would be a clown show
Romo should go to Denver, he can win immediately there
Jets would eb starter to look at a guy like Cousins and see if they can get him