Kaepernick unemployment

[vince]

He took an offense to a Super Bowl and nearly won. Makes him at least Trent Dilfer who lasted for years, even though Dilfer's skill set was problematic. He stood in the pocket, was functionally mobile, but was inaccurate and made bad reads.

I'd say he hasn't handled success very well since...

[wist43]

If not for Green Bay, he'd have been done already.

I don't think he was all that great when he was "good". I just think GB's shitty defense made him look all world.

Another way of saying that is...

'If not for Dom Capers...'

[pbmax]

the nfl hadn't seen the read option and didn't have an answer for it. it's in the surprise/trick play category now. it's been caught up to. mm/rodgers have even used it now and then with success.

via Pro Football Focus

"But he won't stay in the pocket and run my offense..."

Good! Especially if you are Chip Kelly.

[Zool]

Rut wouldn't sign him because he'd figure McCarthy wouldn't give him many carries anyway.

[falco]

Rut wouldn't sign him because he'd figure McCarthy wouldn't give him many carries anyway.

Hands down post of the year!

[Rutnstrut]

Rut wouldn't sign him because he'd figure McCarthy wouldn't give him many carries anyway.

Nah, there isn't room on the team for 2 wanna be RB converts.

[vince]

head case + not dedicated to football

[mraynrand]

He just keeps on reinventing himself!

[pbmax]

head case + not dedicated to football

[IMG]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg_VDp6WwAAFiZe.png

He put a t-shirt on, took the hat off and grew out his hair. Clearly he is not NFL QB material.



No quarterback has ever succeeded with these kinda distractions!

[pbmax]

And you can't be a minister and succeed in the NFL.





That's Napoleon Kaufman, btw.

[pbmax]

Is Kaepernick actually a youth minister or is that something Reddit came up with just for the viral image?

[mraynrand]

The stories of Kap's demise are highly exaggerated. He's a bright kid even if he lacks wisdom. He had two decent games to end the season last year. He'll land on his feet.

[mraynrand]

Money talks

He still has his fans, though: Among last month’s best-selling jerseys released by the NFL Shop, Kaepernick ranked 17th — ahead of quarterbacks Matt Ryan, Russell Wilson, Cam Newton and Drew Brees, all of whom have led their teams to recent Super Bowls.

At the peak of last fall’s controversy, Kaepernick had the best-selling 49ers jersey, and the fifth-best-selling jersey in the league.

He will return, in a new jersey, that will sell well.

[Teamcheez1]

Money talks



He will return, in a new jersey, that will sell well.

I would bet that most of the people buying Kap jerseys did not even know the shape of a football. His negatives are so high, nobody wants to take on the media storm and potential locker room disruption of a back-up QB. Plus, you would anger a lot of fans of most teams.

Whether I find his displays repugnant or not, I support his right to make his misguided expressions. I also support the right of any owner not to hire him.

[mraynrand]

I would bet that most of the people buying Kap jerseys did not even know the shape of a football. His negatives are so high, nobody wants to take on the media storm and potential locker room disruption of a back-up QB. Plus, you would anger a lot of fans of most teams.

Whether I find his displays repugnant or not, I support his right to make his misguided expressions. I also support the right of any owner not to hire him.

He's already said he won't kneel again; he's rehabilitated himself with donations and being nice to disadvantaged kids. Probably 50-70% of NFL players agree with him, as well as some coaches. He probably won't even need to talk to Dr. Phil to get back on a team. He'll just need to throw an accurate pass or two.