NFL Thread 2019-2020

[The Sultan]

The whole Kaepernick work out was interesting. He skipped the official closed work out and set up one of his own making it open to the press. Dueling public relations campaigns I guess.

[jsglow]

The whole Kaepernick work out was interesting. He skipped the official closed work out and set up one of his own making it open to the press. Dueling public relations campaigns I guess.

It is weird.  I'd like to hear more.  I'm inclined to think it might have been a publicity stunt.  Maybe Nike driven?  More to come for sure.

[Uncle Rico]

It is weird.  I'd like to hear more.  I'm inclined to think it might have been a publicity stunt.  Maybe Nike driven?  More to come for sure.

The league held it

[Cheeks]

The whole Kaepernick work out was interesting. He skipped the official closed work out and set up one of his own making it open to the press. Dueling public relations campaigns I guess.

And wore a Kunta Kinte shirt before the event started.  You cannot make this stuff up.  This guy's moral equivalency comparisons are something.  He sacrificed everything you know.

[Cheeks]

The league held it

No they didn't.  He didn't show up for the league workout which was at Falcons training site, instead having it a high school hours later.


https://theblast.com/101426/colin-kaepernick-wore-this-controversial-t-shirt-to-his-nfl-work

[Uncle Rico]

No they didn't.  He didn't show up for the league workout which was at Falcons training site, instead having it a high school hours later.


https://theblast.com/101426/colin-kaepernick-wore-this-controversial-t-shirt-to-his-nfl-work

The league originally called it and kept changing the parameters. It was disingenuous from the start from the league.

https://twitter.com/hbryant42/status/1195833632755200001?s=21

[MU82]

No they didn't.  He didn't show up for the league workout which was at Falcons training site, instead having it a high school hours later.


https://theblast.com/101426/colin-kaepernick-wore-this-controversial-t-shirt-to-his-nfl-work

Why were you threatened by that t-shirt?

And yes, shame on him for wanting objective people there who could report on what actually happened rather than have it be behind closed doors so that a league that has blackballed him for 3 years could put their own spin on it.

Here's one report about the actual workout. Sounds like Kaepernick did well.

https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/130807-colin-kaepernick-shows-strength-workout-which-49ers-attended/

[tower912]

Detroit needs a quarterback with Stafford out.   I hope they sign him.    The currently available scrapings from the bottom of the barrel are not impressive.   

[MU82]

Detroit needs a quarterback with Stafford out.   I hope they sign him.    The currently available scrapings from the bottom of the barrel are not impressive.

Truly hope I'm wrong, but I will be stunned if they or any other team signs him. They'll pick up guys off the street who can't complete a 5-yard pass rather than a former Pro Bowl player who led his team to the Super Bowl and who was still pretty darn effective in an "off season" the last year he played.

[Cheeks]

The league originally called it and kept changing the parameters. It was disingenuous from the start from the league.

https://twitter.com/hbryant42/status/1195833632755200001?s=21

No it wasn't...as usual his way or the highway.  Blasted currently for his attire again...as he should be.  Wonder what socks he wore.

[Uncle Rico]

No it wasn't...as usual his way or the highway.  Blasted currently for his attire again...as he should be.  Wonder what socks he wore.

Triggered?

[wadesworld]

Un-freaking-hinged.

[Cheeks]

Rico

I have a standing meeting with the NFL every week.  I talk to them usually 5 days a week between email, text and phone.  On Friday we had a meeting to touch on the Garrett situation.  The NFL does this for major incidents to all of their media partners...Verizon, Amazon, CBS, ESPN, etc.  They have been doing this since the anthem protests because of the backlash that happens now and people taking sides.  They let us know how they are handling, etc..to a degree..they obviously have to respect privacy, legal and other issues, but they are heads up calls in terms of how things will be handled.

As part of that call the Kap workout also came up.  We were told it was set, would be no media, at the Falcons training camp site of which we are a major sponsor, what clubs were NOT going to be there.  The NFL loves to control things, the SHIELD is protected always.  They drive a very difficult bargain, and they control everything they can, but today was set in their minds.  Clearly he wanted to do something different, wear whatever the hell he wanted...fine.  Let's not pretend that wasn't his call.  He was given a forum to show for scouts.  He wanted a public affairs event...well, that's what he got and I am sure his little stunt just gave a lot of NFL teams more pause...again.

[Uncle Rico]

Rico

I have a standing meeting with the NFL every week.  I talk to them usually 5 days a week between email, text and phone.  On Friday we had a meeting to touch on the Garrett situation.  The NFL does this for major incidents to all of their media partners...Verizon, Amazon, CBS, ESPN, etc.  They have been doing this since the anthem protests because of the backlash that happens now and people taking sides.  They let us know how they are handling, etc..to a degree..they obviously have to respect privacy, legal and other issues, but they are heads up calls in terms of how things will be handled.

As part of that call the Kap workout also came up.  We were told it was set, would be no media, at the Falcons training camp site of which we are a major sponsor, what clubs were NOT going to be there.  The NFL loves to control things, the SHIELD is protected always.  They drive a very difficult bargain, and they control everything they can, but today was set in their minds.  Clearly he wanted to do something different, wear whatever the hell he wanted...fine.  Let's not pretend that wasn't his call.  He was given a forum to show for scouts.  He wanted a public affairs event...well, that's what he got and I am sure his little stunt just gave a lot of NFL teams more pause...again.

Hope Roger Goodell let his underlings eat pizza this week. 

[MU82]

Your hypocrisy is stunning...as are those you support. 

Still waiting either for proof of my hypocrisy in the Myles Garrett discussion or an apology from you.

[wadesworld]

Rico

I have a standing meeting with the NFL every week.  I talk to them usually 5 days a week between email, text and phone.  On Friday we had a meeting to touch on the Garrett situation.  The NFL does this for major incidents to all of their media partners...Verizon, Amazon, CBS, ESPN, etc.  They have been doing this since the anthem protests because of the backlash that happens now and people taking sides.  They let us know how they are handling, etc..to a degree..they obviously have to respect privacy, legal and other issues, but they are heads up calls in terms of how things will be handled.

As part of that call the Kap workout also came up.  We were told it was set, would be no media, at the Falcons training camp site of which we are a major sponsor, what clubs were NOT going to be there.  The NFL loves to control things, the SHIELD is protected always.  They drive a very difficult bargain, and they control everything they can, but today was set in their minds.  Clearly he wanted to do something different, wear whatever the hell he wanted...fine.  Let's not pretend that wasn't his call.  He was given a forum to show for scouts.  He wanted a public affairs event...well, that's what he got and I am sure his little stunt just gave a lot of NFL teams more pause...again.

Very cool!

[Pakuni]

And wore a Kunta Kinte shirt before the event started.  You cannot make this stuff up.

Oh no, nor that!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

...and of course when you connect her history of tweets.....

Not what is said but who said it eh?

[The Sultan]

The NFL wanted to control the narrative. So did Kaep.  Not sure what the problem is with a Kunta Kinte shirt but whatever. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I honestly don't know, what is the issue with him wearing a Kunta Kinte shirt? Is it just a "stick to sports" thing?

[WarriorDad]

The whole Kaepernick work out was interesting. He skipped the official closed work out and set up one of his own making it open to the press. Dueling public relations campaigns I guess.

ESPN reported tonight that 24 teams were planning on attending the original practice, but with the move only eight made the workout.  One might surmise that 16 teams are no longer interested because of the change of time and venue.

[forgetful]

ESPN reported tonight that 24 teams were planning on attending the original practice, but with the move only eight made the workout.  One might surmise that 16 teams are no longer interested because of the change of time and venue.

Or one might surmise that 16 teams were completely uninterested, but were attending because the NFL asked them to. When it was moved, they said the hell with it.

Kaep's representatives say the issue was with a contract/waiver that the NFL demanded they sign, that contained language his attorneys were not ok with, and because the NFL refused to allow media to be present.

So it seems like it was staged with a contract that limited him in some way.

If that is all true, I don't blame him one bit.

[The Sultan]

ESPN reported tonight that 24 teams were planning on attending the original practice, but with the move only eight made the workout.  One might surmise that 16 teams are no longer interested because of the change of time and venue.

Those 16 teams could bring him in for a workout then!

[The Sultan]

This is a pretty reasonable take on the whole scenario,

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2019/11/17/colin-kaepernick-nfl-workout-teams-atlanta/4221683002/

[jsglow]

This is a pretty reasonable take on the whole scenario,

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2019/11/17/colin-kaepernick-nfl-workout-teams-atlanta/4221683002/

Great article.  For me, here's the critical paragraph:

'I do believe Kaepernick at least in part still wants to play — if it's on his terms. The problem: Unless we're self-employed, very few of us get to do our jobs on our very own terms. And even self-employed men and women have a certain code that they must adhere to.'

Both sides used each other yesterday.  The divorce is now final.