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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
I think a lot of teams are reluctant to sign Kaepernick because I don't think he's done enough to dispel the rumors that he's just not that committed to Football. Ever since he took the starting gig in San Francisco he stagnated....why is that? Sure the coaching and talent around him evaporated, but does he put in the same time in the film room that others do? I don't personally know...but a lot of NFL insiders have said they think he's more concerned with his brand and his sneaker collection than he is with being a better football player.
The truly great QB's like Brady and Peyton Manning put in a lot of work in the film room. They live football. Same with Brees and Rogers. Russel Wilson who came in when Kaepernick did also puts in a lot of work towards improving himself. Even mediocre guys, or players that fans think suck like Alex Smith and Andy Dalton, still are very committed.
I think this sort of thing is critically important to NFL coaches when they are selecting people who will lead their team. Jamarcus Russel had huge talent...poor leadership and commitment to football. Michael Vick earned a second chance in the NFL at one point in his life against a lot of backlash.
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He led them to a Superbowl and the following year to a 12-4 record and a conference final.
This is casual racism and it's levied against every black QB. "He doesn't read the playbook" "he's too committed to his brand" "he's a bad teammate".
####, it's even levied against Evander Kane and PK Subban. It's all coded but it's there.
Because he doesn't LOOK and ACT like a traditional (i.e. white) quaterback he must not be committed. I'ts bull####.