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20 Reasons No NFL Team Will Ever Sign Colin Kaepernick

Darren - December 2, 2019
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20 Reasons No NFL Team Will Ever Sign Colin Kaepernick

Darren - December 2, 2019

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3. Too Dangerous

This is a man who has received literal death threats. Do you think it’s a smart idea to put him on a playing field in front of 80,000 fans? We’ve all seen the Joker movie by now. There are some crazy people out there and it would be too easy for something terrible to happen to Kaepernick during a game.

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If you don’t believe us, then think about the fact that his parents have also received death threats through their mailbox from all across the US. Ensuring his safety would be a fulltime job, especially if he ramps up the tension by continuing to kneel. To sum up, he’d need his own security detail.

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2. Conservative Owners

It’s a fact that the overwhelming majority of NFL owners are white. They predominantly affiliate themselves with the Republican party. There are some high-profile exceptions like Paul Allen, but it does show that there is a political schism between Kaepernick and the bosses he’s hoping to impress.

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Forget about them trying to punish him – even though they are. It’s more than that. When the likes of Robert McNair throw money at the GOP while President Trump calls for the suspension of players who take a knee, then there’s a clear divide. It’s just not going to work out.

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1. Bigger than the NFL

We’ve alluded to this earlier, but many simply believe that Kaepernick is bigger than the NFL. In short, he is more than a football player now. Kaepernick is a social justice icon who may one day appear in history books. The impact of him taking a knee has yet to be determined. However, it could be a massive turning point in sports and politics.

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He simply has so many options outside of football that there’s no need for him to return. Sure, he may still love the game but he’s making a difference off the field, creating conversations and bringing ideas to the attention of people across the US. Finally, that might be better for him.

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