OT: LeSean McCoy "Kaepernick Not Good Enough"

[Grizz23]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20445286/colin-kaepernick-not-good-enough-player-distraction

I believe he said what a lot of people are thinking. He did mention that part of it could be because of protests, but just doesn't think he is worth the distraction.

My only issue is that I think he could be a solid player in the right system. I think the dysfunction of the 49ers had a lot to do with decline as well. I think if people look into when he started to play bad, they will see a correlation of when the 49ers started having front office issues.

 

[ryno1134]

McCoy is dead on and, I hesitate to say it, so is Dez Bryant. Why would someone want to sign a back-up who is going to cause a potentially season long distraction?

 

[cfuentes]

He's right. I said the same thing to a friend a few weeks ago - if he was as good as Brady, he wouldn't be in this position.

 

[Grizz23]

McCoy is dead on and, I hesitate to say it, so is Dez Bryant. Why would someone want to sign a back-up who is going to cause a potentially season long distraction?

Unless he produces those talks go away to an extent. Now hes one of the most polarizing players and that means more money in their pockets because fans would want to see him. But that's a risk that it seems no is going take.

 

[surfrider619]

Not this shit again....

 

[GoldenJudge]

Unless he produces those talks go away to an extent. Now hes one of the most polarizing players and that means more money in their pockets because fans would want to see him. But that's a risk that it seems no is going take.

I don't believe that he would be an attraction that would produce revenue. I actually think that fans would not want to see him on their teams for the reasons expressed above. Besides, the patriotic aspect of the issue, I also have a problem with people like him taking advantage of their "celebrity' or an occasion like a football game to make a statement. There are many other ways to contribute to their "cause" in a fashion that does not negatively disturb others...players, teams and fans.

 

[Grizz23]

I don't believe that he would be an attraction that would produce revenue. I actually think that fans would not want to see him on their teams for the reasons expressed above. Besides, the patriotic aspect of the issue, I also have a problem with people like him taking advantage of their "celebrity' or an occasion like a football game to make a statement. There are many other ways to contribute to their "cause" in a fashion that does not negatively disturb others...players, teams and fans.

True. I think once you are a football player in this society it doesn't matter where you decide to make a stand for something because you are going to be associated with being a football player.

 

[BGI User 756]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20445286/colin-kaepernick-not-good-enough-player-distraction

I believe he said what a lot of people are thinking. He did mention that part of it could be because of protests, but just doesn't think he is worth the distraction.

My only issue is that I think he could be a solid player in the right system. I think the dysfunction of the 49ers had a lot to do with decline as well. I think if people look into when he started to play bad, they will see a correlation of when the 49ers started having front office issues.

It's the truth. Every poster not named you said same. Thank God a black man finally said it.

 

[ryno1134]

There are some rumors that Jacksonville is mulling him over since their qb situation is so horrendous.

 

[aundelr]

McCoy is dead on and, I hesitate to say it, so is Dez Bryant. Why would someone want to sign a back-up who is going to cause a potentially season long distraction?

But take this into consideration neither McCoy or Dez been to a super Bowl

 

[ryno1134]

But take this into consideration neither McCoy or Dez been to a super Bowl

Not sure how this applies to this conversation, but ok.

 

[Pennick44]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20445286/colin-kaepernick-not-good-enough-player-distraction

I believe he said what a lot of people are thinking. He did mention that part of it could be because of protests, but just doesn't think he is worth the distraction.

My only issue is that I think he could be a solid player in the right system. I think the dysfunction of the 49ers had a lot to do with decline as well. I think if people look into when he started to play bad, they will see a correlation of when the 49ers started having front office issues.

So the front office is the reason his arm sucks? He has no touch and other teams figured out how to defend him.

 

[twalsh]

Your on-field ability is directly correlated to how much distraction an owner is going to tolerate from you. That's probably not politically correct, but i would say its 100% reality. Kaepernick is simply not good enough of a player to justify the side show that he's going to bring to a team. Not complicated, IMHO.

 

[Telx1]

Not a Kaepernick fan before his transition to outspoken protester. And I agree in part with Pennick that teams had largely figured out how to defend him. That said, I don't think the last two seasons are a good barometer of his skill set, and if not for the protest and leadership baggage, I think plenty of teams would take a chance on him. The season before last he played with a declining support cast, and he played injured. Last season he was recovering from three off season surgeries, and looked weak and tentative early on, but much stronger and confident by seasons end. In a terrible system with a terrible support cast, I think his season totals as a part time starter were 16 tds and only 4 ints. Kaepernick is effective and hard to defend when he is a threat to run, and by season's end this was back in his game. Personally, I think he is better than just about every back up QB in the league, and probably better than 25% of the starters. Not only are teams Leary of the media circus his hire will create, I think they are much more concerned about the distraction within the chemistry of the team, and Kaepernick leadership skills, or lack thereof. He acted apart from his teammates and was openly stubborn and defiant with his rants, and acted with little to no regard for the impact of same on his team. I don't think taking a knee during the National Anthem is keeping him out of the league, I think it's this stubborn loner streak and disregard for his employer and teammates and fans by his public statements and pigs as police socks that are keeping him unemployed. As an owner, I sure as he'll wouldn't want these traits in my QB, who by default is the leader of the offense.

 

[aundelr]

Not sure how this applies to this conversation, but ok.[/QT
The point is how can McCoy open his mouth and say that when he has gotten in fights with police, Kap has never gotten in trouble. McCoy who has never been far in the playoffs and been in trouble off the field so he is a expert.....

 

[rgc7]

Not a Kaepernick fan before his transition to outspoken protester. And I agree in part with Pennick that teams had largely figured out how to defend him. That said, I don't think the last two seasons are a good barometer of his skill set, and if not for the protest and leadership baggage, I think plenty of teams would take a chance on him. The season before last he played with a declining support cast, and he played injured. Last season he was recovering from three off season surgeries, and looked weak and tentative early on, but much stronger and confident by seasons end. In a terrible system with a terrible support cast, I think his season totals as a part time starter were 16 tds and only 4 ints. Kaepernick is effective and hard to defend when he is a threat to run, and by season's end this was back in his game. Personally, I think he is better than just about every back up QB in the league, and probably better than 25% of the starters. Not only are teams Leary of the media circus his hire will create, I think they are much more concerned about the distraction within the chemistry of the team, and Kaepernick leadership skills, or lack thereof. He acted apart from his teammates and was openly stubborn and defiant with his rants, and acted with little to no regard for the impact of same on his team. I don't think taking a knee during the National Anthem is keeping him out of the league, I think it's this stubborn loner streak and disregard for his employer and teammates and fans by his public statements and pigs as police socks that are keeping him unemployed. As an owner, I sure as he'll wouldn't want these traits in my QB, who by default is the leader of the offense.

Telx,
Very clear and accurate ! You nailed it exactly !

 

[deadirishpoet]

I believe Jim Brown expressed it best

http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/25/nfl-legend-jim-brown-on-kaepernick-i-dont-desecrate-my-flag/

http://allblackmedia.com/2017/08/nf...ont-desecrate-my-flag-and-my-national-anthem/

http://thebiglead.com/2017/08/25/ji...ompass-finally-chimes-in-on-colin-kaepernick/

He supports Colin Kaepernick but not at the cost of the flag, or the national anthem.

 

[ryno1134]

I believe Jim Brown expressed it best

http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/25/nfl-legend-jim-brown-on-kaepernick-i-dont-desecrate-my-flag/

http://allblackmedia.com/2017/08/nf...ont-desecrate-my-flag-and-my-national-anthem/

http://thebiglead.com/2017/08/25/ji...ompass-finally-chimes-in-on-colin-kaepernick/

He supports Colin Kaepernick but not at the cost of the flag, or the national anthem.

Plain and simple, there aren't enough people like Jim Brown. He always thinks before he speaks and is consistent with what he believes. Players and people in general could take lessons from him on how to fight for what you believe in the right way.

 

[Pennick44]

Plain and simple, there aren't enough people like Jim Brown. He always thinks before he speaks and is consistent with what he believes. Players and people in general could take lessons from him on how to fight for what you believe in the right way.

The women he has a abused wish there was no Jim Brown.

 

[Grizz23]

It's the truth. Every poster not named you said same. Thank God a black man finally said it.

I can always man up and say that my first opinion could be wrong. Never once and never will hide from that. Still waiting for you to own up to the lies you like to quote. Reminds me of a teenage girl.

 

[Telx1]

Jim Brown's physical abuse of women was obscene and would have cost him a season in today's NFL. That said, he's always expressing an interesting self reliant point of view. One of my favorite being: A liberal will cut off your leg so they can give you a crutch.

 

[BGI User 756]

I can always man up and say that my first opinion could be wrong. Never once and never will hide from that. Still waiting for you to own up to the lies you like to quote. Reminds me of a teenage girl.

You must really believe your own BS.

 

[tbonesays]

Plain and simple, there aren't enough people like Jim Brown. He always thinks before he speaks and is consistent with what he believes. Players and people in general could take lessons from him on how to fight for what you believe in the right way.

He's known for quite a few 1-liners. I bet Charles Barkeley treats Brown as a role model. I dunno about thinking beforehand though, quite a few sound off the cuff.

 

[Nocalirish]

Plain and simple, there aren't enough people like Jim Brown. He always thinks before he speaks and is consistent with what he believes. Players and people in general could take lessons from him on how to fight for what you believe in the right way.

Jim Brown is also the poster boy for domestic violence.

 

[deadirishpoet]

There are some rumors that Jacksonville is mulling him over since their qb situation is so horrendous.

As a Jaguar season ticket holder ....BITE YOUR TONGUE

 

[Howard Hall 74]