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The Purgatory Of Colin Kaepernick
Where Does The Beleaguered Quarterback Go From Here?
I’m sure many Americans support, identify, and agree with Colin Kaepernick’s cause. It’s a social problem that needs to be solved. Not to mention a resolution that will make us all better — as people and a society.
But just as the saying goes, ‘there’s a time and place’. Once Kaepernick started kneeling during the National Anthem, many decided he had crossed the line.
Once Colin Kaepernick became a free agent, season ticket holders warned their teams not to sign him. If they did, these fans vowed to relinquish their seats and never step foot in these stadiums again.
NFL ownership is comprised of business titans. They know how to build and manage product while driving a brand. They also respect the power of paying customers.
Any owner who felt Kaepernick might be an upgrade at quarterback wouldn’t pull the trigger, fearing this threat of backlash.
This fallout may loom too great for Kaepernick and any team that signs him.
There are teams that could use Kaepernick, or at least give him a shot. Despite his inactivity and the window on his career closing, Kaepernick…
