Colin Kaepernick has "unfinished busine s" in the NFL. And he's willing to be a backup quarterback to get it done.Kaepernick, speaking with Brandon Marshall, Chad Johnson and Adam "Pacman" Jones in an interview with the "I Am An Athlete" podcast, detailed his journey since being blackballed by the NFL in 2016.Under the glare of the beaming Broward County, Florida sunshine, Kaepernick spoke candidly about his time out of football, his pursuit of social activism and his desire to return to the game he grew up loving."I know I have to find my way back in," Kaepernick said. "If I have to come in as a backup, that's fine. But that's not where I'm staying.
Jamon Brown Jersey And when I prove that I'm a starter, I want to be able to step on the field as such."Kaepernick, who drew the NFL's ire after kneeling during renditions of the national anthem at 49ers games to protest state violence against Black people, hasn't seen
Lamarcus Joyner Jersey the field since 2016.Prior to his lengthy hiatus, Kaepernick was one of the league's most exciting talents. With a howitzer of a throwing arm and sprinter-like speed, Kaepernick took the league by storm. After taking over the reins as 49ers starting quarterback in 2012, Kaepernick led the Niners to a 5-2 record.He added to his legacy in the playoffs, slicing and dicing Green Bay's defense in the air and on the ground en route to a 45-31 victory. It was the highlight of a wonderful campaign for the then-second year QB, who fell just short of winning a Super Bowl, losing 20-17 to Baltimore."You had those dreams from when you were a kid: 'I'm going to be an NFL player and I'm going to win a Super Bowl," Kaepernick said. "For me, I have unfinished busine s on that front.""I've been to a Super Bowl, we were one play away. I need to finish that," Kaepernick added. "My mentality isn't to just go out and compete. No, I want to win a championship. I know it may take different paths to get there. But I wholeheartedly believe I'm gonna make that happen."The longtime 49ers quarterback enjoyed a fairly succe sful stint in San Francisco, throwing for 72 touchdowns while rushing for another 13, compared to just 30 interceptions. Still, despite his impre sive exploits in San Francisco, Kaepernick has failed to receive an NFL contract offer.When was the last time Colin Kaepernick played in the NFL?Kaepernick last suited up for the 49ers in 2016. In 11 starts, Kaepernick threw 16 touchdowns and four interceptions, racking up nearly 2,700 yards from scrimmage.San Francisco
Brandon Allen Jersey struggled, though, limping to a 1-10 record with Kaepernick under center. The veteran quarterback opted out of his contract in 2017, .In the years since Kaepernick's NFL dismi sal, many have argued that Kaepernick's failure to receive a contract offer was a result of his protests against state violence and the potential implications it had on the NFL's pockets, too. Former NFL vice president of communications, ."Our organization was consumed by the case of Colin Kaepernick," Lockhart wrote."No teams wanted to sign a player even one as talented as Kaepernick whom they saw as controversial, and, therefore, bad for busine s."What has Colin Kaepernick been up to since "leaving" the NFL?Kaepernick, 34, has continued to commit himself to materially changing conditions for racialized people. The former 49ers quarterback has backed including .Thank you to Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Rights camp for supporting Peoples Breakfast Oakland this past Sunday.
John Kelly Jersey It was great having yall join us and help us serve the people materially by providing a food truck, backpacks with hygiene kits and much more. Peoples Programs (@ppls_programs) Kaepernick has strayed from the public spotlight, tapping in with organizations behind the scenes all while spending much of the past five years training for a comeback to the NFL.
Cornelius Lucas Jersey "That's five years of training behind the scenes, to make sure I'm ready and stay ready at the highest level," Kaepernick said. "You don't do that if you don't have a pa sion and you don't believe you're gonna find a way on that field."Kaepernick has not been offered a workout since he was banished from the league. Kaepernick said he spoke with Seattle coach Pete Carroll back in 2017. However, the Seahawks, led by star quarterback Ru sell Wilson, failed to offer Kaepernick an entry back into the league.In addition to his activism and his pursuit of a late-career revival in football, Kaepernick recently released a children's book titled Colin Kaepernick Career StatsAll stats come from .YearPa sing YardsTouchdownsInterceptionsRushing YardsRushing Touchdowns20113500-2020121,814103415520133,197215524420143,3691910639120151,61565256120162,2411644682
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