Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick Not Reason For Nfl Ratings Dip

... people were watching but because people weren't watching the games as long as they have in the past ("The ratings declines that were the subject of so much speculation were never about fans abandoning the NFL. Rather, the declines were about a growing pool of fans spending less time with the games each week.") and that Kaepernick's protests were not one of the chief reasons the ratings declined. "Many observers pointed to the national anthem protests initiated by Colin Kaepernick as a possible turn-off," wrote Mulvihill. "But the fact that more people watched the NFL this season than ever before — and that ratings surged following the election — dispels the possibility of a boycott being a primary factor.". So what were the reasons people were turning games off? The presidential election was a big one, Mulvihill says. "Total minutes viewed for the entire league ...

Why Colin Kaepernick Could Be A Free-agent Mirage

... was easy to buy in and believe a franchise had set itself up with a firm foundation for the next decade or more at the sport's most important position. But believing required overlooking core flaws that defenses would eventually expose, with field vision in the pocket chief among them. The common thought, or at least hope, was that Kaepernick would develop as a passer to become a dynamic and complete quarterback. Let's return to the present day. Instead of progressing, Kaepernick has largely regressed. He's set to turn 30 years old midway through the 2017 regular season, an age when quarterbacks are what the tape and data say, and trying to reverse regression is an exercise that leads to baldness. But in a league where searching for even serviceable quarterback play on the open market each March typically ends in sleepless nights spent staring into the depths of the universe, Kaepernick will still be a coveted prize on March 2. Harry How/Getty Images. That's when Kaepernick can opt out of his 49 ers contract and become a free agent. His departure has felt like a formality since he agreed to a restructured deal in October. That's when the ...

Mahmoud Abdul-rauf Is Back

... when it comes to those types of things. And when you put it all together, you make a decision.". Indeed, it seemed far more complicated. There were Abdul-Rauf's ongoing struggles with Tourette's and managing his medications, a devotion to Islam that had him fasting during Ramadan, weaknesses on defense and questions about his commitment. Nasir, Abdul-Rauf's former agent, says he believes the anthem stance played a part, but he also sensed a change in Abdul-Rauf. "I think Mahmoud's love for the game decreased," he says. "I think he was in a position where he didn't have the same kind of motivation that he had once before. You saw flashes of it when he was in Sacramento, but he just lost the desire, I thought.". As well, Abdul-Rauf did himself no favors with some of his comments in the years after he was released by the Kings. His most controversial moment came during a December 2001 interview. He told HBO's "Real Sports" that, "The war on terrorism is a euphemism for a war on Islam," while suggesting that not only ...

Latest On Desean Jackson, Tony Romo, Colin Kaepernick

... recently. The Buccaneers may be at the top of the list after quarterback Jameis Winston publicly recruited Jackson on Wednesday. On-field impact of Giants releasing Victor Cruz and Rashad Jennings. "You better believe we want De Sean here," Winston told the Tampa Bay Times. "I think he would be a great asset to our team. Me growing up an Eagles  fan, seeing what he did for the Eagles and back in his Cal days and even with the Redskins, I would love to have De Sean.". Jackson spent the first six seasons of his nine-year career with the Eagles and a return to Philadelphia remains a possibility. The Rams, who hired Redskins offensive coordinator Sean Mc Vay as head coach this offseason, could be another suitor. There have been  reports that the Redskins won't re-sign Jackson, so the 30-year-old big-play threat should hit the open market. Could Romo learn his fate ...

Tom Brady’s Politics Are More Un-american Than Colin Kaepernick’s Have Ever Been

... to someone like Donald Trump. Here’s what he said to WEEI’s The Kirk and Callahan Show. “I have called him, yes, in the past. Sometimes he calls me. Sometimes I call,” Brady said. “But, again, that’s been someone I’ve known. I always try to keep it in context because for 16 years you know someone before maybe he was in the position that he was in. He’s been very supportive of me for a long time. It’s just a friendship. I have a lot of friends. I call a lot of people.”. Brady was confused as to why his relationship with the president was even a relevant topic of discussion. “Why does everybody make such a big deal? I don’t understand it.”. Brady’s obliviousness reeks of white privilege and dismissiveness; a #MAGA trait if there ever was one. But what’s most troubling is the way Brady’s Trump endorsement has been treated compared to Kaepernick’s political statements. Eric Reid. Time_Sports. When Colin Kaepernick opted not to stand for the National Anthem, he was immediately marked as un-American ― as someone who was anti-troops and held little regard for America. The 49 ers quarterback has responded thoughtfully, with donations and repeated acknowledgement of the troops’ ...

Will John Morton Push Jets To Acquire Colin Kaepernick

... Ryan Fitzpatrick and Geno Smith  surely are goners in free agency. Christian Hackenberg is back for Year 2 in 2017, while Bryce Petty returns for Year 3. There's a good chance the Jets will fill out their quarterback room by adding a veteran quarterback - somebody like Brian Hoyer, Mike Glennon, or Tyrod Taylor, just to name three possibilities. But what about the 49 ers' Colin Kaepernick. Morton's potential QB options. Before we get into the details about his situation, know that Morton has a previous relationship with Kaepernick. Morton was the 49 ers' receivers coach  from 2011-14. Kaepernick was a rarely used rookie in 2011. Then he was productive from 2012-14 - 39 starts (25-14 record), 50 touchdown passes, 21 interceptions, and a 90.7 quarterback rating. Kaepernick helped the 49 ers make the Super Bowl in 2012. Then his production dropped off from 2015-16 - 19 starts (3-16 record), 22 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and a 85.5 ...

So What If Colin Kaepernick Played In Denver Last Year

... 49 ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) over. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez). For many, 49 ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has more than played out his time with the team. However, if you watch all of his games on the coaches film, two things stand out. First, Kaepernick’s pocket presence was greatly improved, and secondly his ability to spot open receivers was also better. What partially doomed the passing game was a lack of time, Kaepernick often had to adjust or flee the pocket before receivers had completed their routes. Also, receivers had difficulty getting open. Not surprisingly, the 49 ers’ receivers were the lowest ranked in the league according to __link__. It begs the question, how would have Keapernick fared on another team with a strong defense? For example, let’s say the 49 ers had made the deal with Denver last off-season and he was a Bronco. Do you think Denver would have missed the playoffs. Before answering, here are some statistics from 49 erswebzone about Kaepernick. -Kaepernick finished the season throwing 16 touchdowns ...

Colin Kaepernick Changes Agents In Advance Of Meeting With 49ers

... died he would need another agent. Makes sense. bobthebillsfan says. Feb 14, 2017 5:40 PM. Has he done anything to his hair since that pic was taken? Will he be able to put a helmet on? If so, will he be able to hear anything. cantcopyme says. Feb 14, 2017 5:43 PM. Keep Kap HE had a decent season all while having the needed protest. Y’all non blacks need to get over it. When black take a stand y’all get intimidated. Lol. tonebones says. Feb 14, 2017 5:51 PM. They don’t want anything to do with Kaepernick, they want Mitch Trubsky. The part of the job John Lynch will be good at is the cat and mouse games. These guys are going to act like they’re considering Kaepernick, and they’ll do everything in their power to throw off all the other teams. They have the second pick in the draft, and they don’t want to tip their hand so that someone trades up with Cleveland for the number one pick. I can guarantee you they’re drooling over Mitch Trubisky, but they’re going to do their best to keep the drool to themselves. I mean they must be absolutely giddy. Don’t worry Kyle. Nobody is leaking stuff from inside the building. I just figured this out on my ...

Colin Kaepernick Keeps Promise To Drive Change

... III (Jets 16, Colts 7): Quarterback Joe Namath of the New York Jets hands off the football to Matt Snell during Super Bowl III on Jan. 12, 1969. Namath came through on his famous "guarantee" of a Jets upset against the heavily favored Colts. Super Bowl IV (Chiefs 23, Vikings 7): Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson is grabbed by a Minnesota defender after handing the off to running back Mike Garrett. AP File. Super Bowl V (Colts 16, Cowboys 13): Baltimore kicker Jim O'Brien (80) leaps with joy after kicking the winning field goal against the Dallas Cowboys in the final seconds. AP File. Super Bowl VI (Cowboys 24, Dolphins 3): Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (12) tries to escape the grasp of Miami Dolphins defender Jim Riley. AP File. Super Bowl VII (Dolphins 14, Redskins 7): Miami Dolphins' Jim Mandich takes in a Bob Griese pass near the goal line during the second quarter. The ...

From Colin Kaepernick To Landry Jones, Steelers Have Backup Qb Options

... Texans appear in that next tier. So if two of those first four draft a first-round quarterback and the other two trade for Jimmy Garoppolo or Tony Romo , that leaves the Colin Kaepernick / Jay Cutler crowd low on guarantees and depth-chart positioning. The wild card is Mike Glennon , whom the Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe can be a legitimate starter in the NFL. Below are quarterbacks who are realistic options if the Steelers are so inclined. Colin Kaepernick: Kaepernick won't exactly have a robust market if/when he opts out of his contract in San Francisco. He'd be an entertaining backup in Pittsburgh, which can redo the Mike Vick signing from two years ago with a younger and faster model. Kaepernick posted a respectable 90.7 passer rating with minimal playmakers in San Francisco last year. He could ...

Donald Trump, Not Colin Kaepernick, Caused Dip In Nfl Ratings

... minutes viewed for the entire league was down 13 percent through the season’s first nine weeks — the weeks prior to Election Day,” Mulvihill said. “Following the election, though, total minutes viewed dropped by less than one one-hundredth of a percent through the regular season’s last eight weeks. That is a stunning turnaround that clearly identifies the election as the biggest factor affecting the numbers.”. The impact of the election was not lost on a campaigning Donald Trump, who correctly blamed politics for the decline in NFL ratings during a Colorado rally in October that took place during a Broncos game. “The NFL is way down in their ratings. You know why?” he said. “Two reasons: number one, they’re finding that politics is a much rougher game than football and more exciting, and honestly, we’ve taken a lot of people away from the NFL. Donald Trump and his over-the-top presidential campaign had the real impact on NFL ratings. (JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images). Kaepernick's protest not behind NFL's ratings decline: commish. This is a storyline the conservative website Breitbart ...

Colin Kaepernick Meets With 49ers, Gm John Lynch Says Evaluation Is 'very Much Fluid

... said the team asked Kaepernick to not share details either. So we’re left to guess. If the relationship was dead, the 49 ers and Kaepernick wouldn’t waste time meeting. It’s a good bet that a pay cut was brought up. The 49 ers presumably don’t want to pay Kaepernick $14.5 million in base salary after some inconsistent seasons. There’s also no guarantee Kaepernick makes close to that much money anywhere else. It would also be curious to see if Kaepernick’s national anthem protest of last season affects his market. It might be in Kaepernick’s best interest to stay with San Francisco, even at a reduced salary. The 49 ers’ options at quarterback aren’t great. The draft class doesn’t have a can’t-miss prospect, though the team holds the No. 2 pick. There are some competent free-agent possibilities, though nobody who would project as a future franchise quarterback for a rebuilding team. ...