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[Blind Gossip] This athlete got a lot of attention for not standing up. With his fat salary and the encouragement of his girlfriend, he felt empowered to express his opinion.

Now that he’s out of a job, though, he’s suddenly softened his position on a topic to which he was extremely committed. Did this mean his morality has shifted?

Someone in the executive offices of a professional sports team provided us with some insight:

Don’t believe anything you read about why he’s doing this. He is lying lying lying!!! If anything, he has become MORE angry and MORE militant in his beliefs over the past year. That girlfriend of his has a lot to do with it. She really gets him riled up.

The truth is he’s been told that the only way he’s going to get hired is to publicly shut it. If he wants a job and money and a platform for his cause, he needs to STFU for a while. So he’s laying low and doing whatever he has to do to get himself an offer.

There are a bunch of teams that won’t even look at him, so I don’t know if his little scam is going to work. Somebody might pick him up. Just know that he hasn’t changed his thinking. He is just LYING about it to get a job!

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Athlete:

[Optional] Given his behavior over the past year, would you want him to join your team?

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  1. Germanicus says

    Getting paid millions of dollars to play a sport, an activity which in no way contributes to the health and welfare of the world, is “mistreatment” of black men? Nobody is putting a gun to anyone’s head and forcing them to play pro ball for seven to eight figures. Sign me up for said mistreatment. In the meantime, how would you fix it? By limiting the players to white men?

  2. 4sixx2 says

    farfel, you’re trolling other’s comments with your political views. The NFL profits off the best Athletes and compensates them accordingly. If you didn’t view enough blacks playing, you’d say the NFL is racist. Because the majority of NFL players are black, you say the NFL profits off black men. I couldn’t disagree with your derogatory comments more.

  4. pfish says

    Colon Kapernick.

    It’s what happens when your mouth writes a check that your arsey skillz can’t cash.

    Buh bye!

  5. farfel says

    It’s sad that more people were probably disgusted by his not standing for the stupid anthem and not disgusted by the way black men are treated in this country

  7. farfel says

    Yeah, the organization that has been profiting off black men for decades. Good for kapernick using his status to protest the continued mistreatment of black people in this country.

  8. Lebowski says

    Political view and protests aside – he cant read a defense, throw a touch pass or convert in the red zone. Besides scrambling he honestly is not very good.

  9. yo1774 says

    Colin Kaepernick, of course he has all the right to protest, but he should know that american profesional sports have no problem with rapists or abusers but having a political opinion is a totally different story

  11. pajuxy says

    @queenmarie88, you’re right! I see now I wasn’t fully informed. My bad! I see now it was a good business decision made by the team because of his play and how he handled his injury. Thanks for your reply to my comment.

  12. purplecheetah says

    Not to mention he pissed off enough football fans that they boycotted the 49ers. Because of his stupid personal stance, he lost the organization and his team $$.

  13. AnguaDelphine says

    Agreed. I think pretty much everyone here would do the same – haven’t we all had to modify our behaviour in some way to keep a job? You speak up when you can, that’s all we can ask of him.

  14. queenmarie88 says

    He lost his job because he is not all he was cracked up to be as a ball player.

  15. dmknyc says

    Though I’m super liberal, have to say: why would any business (aka NFL team) subject themselves to what he is doing? Just creates drama when the drama should be on the field.
    Plus, he is no Joe Montana! Not enough talent to warrant the disruption

  18. MsGossip says

    Athlete: Colin Kaepernick released a statement saying that he would stand for the National Anthem from now on.

    If he can throw a touchdown pass, I’ll take him on my team.

  19. pscheck2 says

    of course its Kaepernick(?)it just announced he is going to stand now and giving up his rant! (he needs the money). Isn’t it odd his rant is directed at the status quo (meaning white ‘privileged society)yet, he is making millions of dollars as an athlete, but no mention that he is investing in the well being of the Afro/American community! Also, the NFL and NBA have majority Afro/American players earning millions more so why aren’t they contributing? I

  20. SeijnSei says

    Athlete: Kaepernick. You go boy. #playthegame

    [Optional] Given his behavior over the last year, would you want him to join your team?

    Yes.

  21. DrCheryl says

    Heck – I am just hearing this mentioned on “Lou Dobbs Tonight” which I’m watching on YT as I am writing this! SMH… what a loser!

  22. Aurelia says

    Football Player: That jerk that plays for the Jets, you know, whatshisface! 🙂

    Optional: No way. In my kitchen if a person can’t leave their ego at the door, they’re out.

  29. shauxnough says

    Colin Kaepernick.

    YES. He peacefully protested and used his platform to bring awareness to a social issue. Its too bad that he represents an organization that disagrees with him.

  30. tell me more says

    This generation is a bunch of cowards….stand/kneel for something or fall for anything. After MLK, Mohammed Ali and the braves died – we are all left with a bunch of cowards. The agenda now is to make men more effeminate, not strong, rebellious, stand for something type men‼️

    Colin Kapernick

  31. SouthJerseyGirl says

    Colin Kaepernick of the SF 49ers who is set to become a free agent next week.

    The owners of the team only care about his athletic ability – if he can win, then they’ll hire him.

    While I didn’t approve of his behavior, I stand behind his right to do it.

  32. Gerseychick says

    America is Football, Apple Pie, and Old Glory….Kaepernick, you stand for the Red, White and Blue and the National Anthem and have RESPECT….

  33. totallytopanga says

    Athlete: Colin Kaepernick

    [Optional] Given his behavior over the last year, would you want him to join your team? YES of course. the lives of black men are important and should be valued, we need to recognize this crisis.

  34. up2trouble says

    Colin Kaepernick

    No. I understand making a stand for your beliefs. I don’t understand being disrespectful to the country that gave you that right.

  38. mrsjaymack says

    colin kaepernick
    optional: in my opinion, i feel he was being disrespectful to our country. i wouldn’t want him on my team, especially if he’s lying about having had a change of heart.

  39. MadGal says

    this is Colin “Throw-A-Pick” Kaepernick

    Money is the only thing he will stand for

  40. Female says

    Clearly Colin Kaepernick, who says he’ll now stand for the national anthem.

    Good luck to him – people have long memories, and the rest of the country doesn’t align politically with San Francisco.

  41. ChristineNYC says

    Kapernicki.

    If joined any ny team, the fans would boycott. And the team would probably lose because he sucks, lol.

  44. GretaGuesses says

    Colin Kaepernick

    No, I wouldn’t hire him. His activist girlfriend has him under her spell and keeps him agitated. He can stand and disrespect our country all he wants, he just shouldn’t have done it on work time. Many now that he’s unemployed he can knit him one of those pink vajayjay caps and start strutting the streets for all his silly causes. His girlfriend has about radicalized him, it sounds like.

  46. Frantastic74 says

    Kapernick. No one wd care if he was winning. Well fewer i think. Fans want the super bowl win. He doesnt have the smarts as russell wilson. But some talent. If trump keeps effing up then more wont care but he has to win games.
    Go Hawks!!

  47. radmom says

    Yeah, this is Colin Kaepernick. His girlfriend is the real muscle behind the movement.

  48. KCeagle says

    Colin Kaepernick

    He started out with good intentions but now appears to be acting shady. He knew it would come down to this. He needs a new girlfriend..or maybe a boyfriend. ; )

  50. whateverwillbe14 says

    Colin Kaepernick

    The NFL has questionable ethics when it comes to known rapists and wife beaters in the league so I can’t take the outrage over him standing or not standing for an anthem that has been repeatedly ‘exposed’ for its racial undertones seriously. As for him playing, I wouldn’t because he’s not a good player and wouldn’t be a benefit to any team with how he is currently playing.

  53. Snarkitty says

    I was a huge Kaep fan until the whole ‘take a knee’ thing. I thought it was the wrong way to deliver an important message about violence in our cities. Anyway… we went to the last game of the season in SF and my son got to meet Kaep on a fluke. Kaep was the nicest young man in person, super kind and down-to-Earth. He talked to my teenage son about football, college, grades, motivation, nutrition. He really took the time to motivate my kid so I can’t fault him for trying to motivate…

  55. amagod121 says

    I am glad that you chose this topic, Ace.

    Him: Colin Kaepernick.

    Optional: No way. Team mates should be working together, not
    pulling the team apart due to political beliefs. Save that stuff for
    outside your job.

  57. MzDBDB says

    Colin, shut the f up and go away. Glad he’s off “my team.” Maybe his parents can “give him back?”

  59. Brunettetalk says

    You couldn’t make this easier if you embedded his name in the clue: Colin kaepernick

  62. MikeInSanJose says

    Kaepernick!

    HELL YES!! LOVE THE GUY!!! He’s absolutely right to be doing what he’s doing. One of the few “Celebrity Activists” that puts his money where his mouth is, and doesn’t just put on a performance for show!

  63. HollySleuth says

    Kaepernick …

    49ers have been downhill ever since my beloved school girl crush, Steve Young, retired.

  64. jen4000 says

    kapernik? the basketball player who kneeled for year during national anthem who now no team will touch.

  66. CAGirl2014 says

    Colin “Mr. Oppressed” Kapernick

    Given his behavior over the last year, would you want him to join your team? HELL NO!

    I hear Seattle Seahawks are interested. I really hope not. They don’t need the Kapernick Kurse!

  69. Baileygirl says

    Colin Kaepernick.
    I would steer clear of him. There are plenty of others who would love the chance to be an NFL quarterback. He is a troublemaker and has brought shame to his family and team.
    These are privately owned football clubs. They were afraid to shut him up because they thought by pacifying him they would eventually bring him back in to the fold. Big mistake..
    Wide berth all the way on this narcissist.
    How can you think of Ryan Owens killed in the line of duty and this cry baby.

  73. The Masked Heel says

    Colin Kaepernick.

    Yes, because people get to uptight over a song. He was kneeling in a silent, somber manner. I’ve seen fans talk, laugh, take pictures, etc during the song, which should be more offensive than silently kneeling.

    In the end, it’s just a SONG. Break free from the PC social norms and stop conforming to everything like a puppet.

  74. Flanky says

    This is kap.
    Optional: Hell no, i wouldn’t want that bigoted turd anywhere on my team even if he were the janitor.?

  77. jonty30 says

    Only a dummy of a team would hire Kaepernick. His stunt has cost the NFL significant amounts of viewership and any team that hires him deserves to lose money.

  78. delray74 says

    Kolin Krapernick who has knelt his way out of the NFL. He fooled no one but himself. He started kneeling so the 49ers wouldn’t cut him. He had to make himself relevant since he stinks on the field. Now the shoe is on the other foot and he will never play pro football in the NFL again. There’s always the CFL.

  81. Pinkieswear says

    Colin Kapernick.

    I wouldn’t want him to poison the moral of my team or the fans of my team.

    Bleh.

  82. JennyGossip says

    Athlete: Colin Kaepernick
    Of course he’s saying he will stand for the National Anthem, he doesn’t want to be oppressed by unemployment..

    He’s been on my favorite NFL team his entire career. While i don’t appreciate the distraction to the team its caused, he is entitled to his opinion. I would welcome him back at a hefty pay cut considering the 49ers have no other qb under contract and the draft and free agency doesn’t have much in the way of QBs to choose from.

  85. spoofbyrd says

    Colin Kaepernick of Course ! Ah his talent has diminished ! He is headed out of the NFL anyway ! He must be overextended or invested his money poorly to tone it down .

  87. smoolieloo says

    Kaepernick.
    I would have been kneeling alongside him so I would be proud if he joined my team.

  88. Vampira says

    Colin Kapernicuss- whatever. Of course he’s lying, he wants to work. Michael Vick did the exact same thing.

  89. blossipguesser says

    The reason Kaepernick won’t find a team isn’t because of his personality, many teams have put up with more difficult people than him because of their talent. He’s out of the NFL because he’s a lousy quarterback.

  91. JerzeyJenn says

    Colin Kaepernick.

    In the end now that he’s a free agent when the going gets tuff…he gets going….but the NFL isnt fooled. Too little too late. He left people like Carmelo Anthony & Lebron James for example to continue to lead the fight on their own.
    He dumped the cause all in the quest for the highest bidder…plus rumor has it “allegedly” his girlfriend is a pain in the a** & had a role in him dropping this. Im sure her reason wasn’t financially motivated…(rolls eye’s)

  93. angelbratt says

    Colin kapernick

    I would not want him infecting my team with his negativity, BUT, if he were on my team, on my time, he WOULD stand for the national anthem, or he would be out of a job! Stay away from KC!!!!

  94. Lebowski says

    Glad Kaepernick is *leaving* my team … good riddance.
    (Not a fan of his kneeling, but he cant read a defense or find a receiver that is why I am glad he is leaving SF.)

  95. kelno19 says

    Kaepernick. Given his football performance, no. If he played better, they’d give him a pass on the kneeling. I wonder if he puts his money where his mouth is and is doing something to help?

  96. GrannyGoose says

    Obviously, Colin Kaepernick. I saw today that the Seahawks were talking to him. Hope he gets picked up by someone else!

  98. NEWhistory4ME says

    Colin Kaepernick

    No, don’t want him on my favorite team…nor will I watch if he’s on an opposing team. Tough S$!#% for him. He and all the other celebrities (athletes included) can protest on their time. No mine nor my dollar.

    My only hope is that Eric Reid and Brandon Marshal will take note. Everyone is welcome to have an opinion and welcome to vote, however I and EVERY PERSON I KNOW is sick of everything being politicized. I have to go put away MY soap box now! 🙂

  100. luddite2 says

    Kaepernick and his girl friend Nessa Diab. I hope she is worth it, because at his talent level (less than average NFL QB) he will lose millions. A high risk back up or fill-in QB is not worth the hassle/ bad p.r.

  105. buddypal says

    Athlete: Colin Kaepernick

    Optional: No, he seems like an attention seeker and unprofessional. People should be able to speak up about whatever they want, but not at “work” aka the football field. If I was his teammate, I’d worry that he’s too concerned with his protest and all the negative attention than winning the game.

  108. FiyahHotFlashy says

    Colin Kaepernick….I wouldn’t hire him. $$$ talks and what was the point if you were going to back down.

  111. High Steppa says

    Of course it’s Colin K. I wouldn’t want him to join my team not because of his political posturing (although I don’t like it) but because he sucks as a QB!

  114. 4sixx2 says

    colin kaepernick. There’s nothing wrong with expressing a view. But actions have consequences and there’s nothing wrong with people being disgusted by your display.

  115. stolidog says

    Colin Kapernick. He hasn’t done anything wrong, so, why wouldn’t I want him on my team if he can throw a touchdown pass?

  116. dynamodavid says

    Athlete:

    Colin Kapernick

    Given his behavior over the last year, would you want him to join your team?

    Hell, NO! My team doesn’t need such a whinny brat! They have the GOAT as QB with a Great QB in the wings!

  118. pajuxy says

    Colin Kaepernick.

    He’s playing it long term which is the way to go. I think he’s handling it maturely. I also think it’s silly he lost his job unless it was in his contract that he’s supposed to stand during the national anthem.

  119. throwsumshade says

    Colin K needs a team and quick! He’s faking it till he makes it Not fooling anyone

  122. KellyNotRipa says

    Kapernick…wouldn’t hire him. Its a job and a team. There’s a whole group of people to consider. Its not your place to make your views associated with the organization.