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Colin Kaepernick update: some teams ‘genuinely hate him’
The Mercury News ^ | March 17, 2017 | Cam Inman

Posted on 03/17/2017 5:06:01 PM PDT by monkapotamus

“First, some teams genuinely believe that he can’t play. They think he’s shot. I’d put that number around 20 percent.

“Second, some teams fear the backlash from fans after getting him. They think there might be protests or (President) Trump will tweet about the team. I’d say that number is around 10 percent. Then there’s another 10 percent that has a mix of those feelings.

“Third, the rest genuinely hate him and can’t stand what he did [kneeling for the national anthem]. They want nothing to do with him. They won’t move on. They think showing no interest is a form of punishment. I think some teams also want to use Kaepernick as a cautionary tale to stop other players in the future from doing what he did.”

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: athletes; football; kaepernick; nfl
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1 posted on 03/17/2017 5:06:01 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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To: monkapotamus

Aw that’s a shame.


2 posted on 03/17/2017 5:06:52 PM PDT by beethovenfan (I always try to maximize my carbon footprint.)
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To: monkapotamus

Some fans genuinely hate him. And I don’t doubt there are some football players that genuinely hate him.


3 posted on 03/17/2017 5:06:55 PM PDT by rlmorel (President Donald J. Trump ... Making Liberal Heads Explode, 140 Characters at a Time)
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To: monkapotamus

Some hate him. Just his guts.


4 posted on 03/17/2017 5:09:32 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: beethovenfan

NJ might be full of liberals, but the football stadium isn’t. And a lot of the fans come from outer boroughs in NY.

The Jets know better than to EVEN THINK IT.

Cause it’s not physically possible that me or ANYONE I know would watch them again.


5 posted on 03/17/2017 5:12:08 PM PDT by dp0622 (The only thing an upper crust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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To: monkapotamus

20 percent genuinely believe that he can’t play.

10 percent fear the backlash from fans after getting him.

10 percent have a mix of those feelings.

60 percent (”the rest”) genuinely hate him and can’t stand what he did [kneeling for the national anthem]. They want nothing to do with him. They won’t move on.

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I just had to excerpt those numbers, because it’s not often that you read the truth on that disgusting, spoiled brat’s rudeness. The author says 20% of teams think the loser can’t play and the other 80% don’t want him because either they or their fans can’t stand him. I’d call that a big win for America.


6 posted on 03/17/2017 5:15:37 PM PDT by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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To: monkapotamus

I hate him like a rat with rabies!!


7 posted on 03/17/2017 5:15:39 PM PDT by WENDLE (We said REPEAL the socialism NOT replace with other socialism.!! RINOCARE GOES NOWHERE)
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To: monkapotamus

I have a question, please.

Would he be able to retire? At what point does an NFL player retire and draw their pension?

The reason I ask is because, I hope his girlfriend spent all his money and in 5 years I would love to see this POS broke living amongst the ghetto dwellers that he embraces.


8 posted on 03/17/2017 5:17:59 PM PDT by submarinerswife (Allahu FUBAR)
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To: dp0622

Browns are trying hard to get rid of their fans (like me). If they took this arsehole then I’d be gone. I almost wish they would take him...give me a good reason to stop being a fan of the worst team in the NFL.


9 posted on 03/17/2017 5:19:31 PM PDT by for-q-clinton (If at first you don't succeed keep on sucking until you do succeed)
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To: beethovenfan

http://omp3x.com/en/song/Ain-t-That-a-Shame.html


10 posted on 03/17/2017 5:21:09 PM PDT by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: monkapotamus
Back in September, this jerk thought he was going to be fashionable. Hillary Clinton was going to be swept into the presidency and America-hating would continue to be in vogue.

He chose very, very poorly.

11 posted on 03/17/2017 5:21:22 PM PDT by SamAdams76
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To: for-q-clinton

You’re talking to a Jet fan. Worst team in football is a tie.


12 posted on 03/17/2017 5:21:32 PM PDT by dp0622 (The only thing an upper crust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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To: monkapotamus

As a lifelong NFL fan i will state, for the record, this assh*le is poison. Won’t even consider watching any games while this dink is in the league


13 posted on 03/17/2017 5:22:27 PM PDT by Spruce
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To: dp0622

I was going to say that they both fight for worst team every year, but this year Cleveland won being the worst.


14 posted on 03/17/2017 5:22:37 PM PDT by for-q-clinton (If at first you don't succeed keep on sucking until you do succeed)
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To: submarinerswife

He’s never been in the ghetto. He was adopted and raised by white parents in Wisconsin. Worst case scenario: he’s back in Wisconsin managing a cinnebun


15 posted on 03/17/2017 5:25:42 PM PDT by Stand W ("Gentlemen! You can't fight in here! This is the WAR ROOM!" A)
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To: monkapotamus

Including Team Bigbob.


16 posted on 03/17/2017 5:29:15 PM PDT by bigbob
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To: submarinerswife

I think that 5 years is the minimum playing time whereby a player can collect retirement but.....it would be minimal and not payable until the age of 65.


17 posted on 03/17/2017 5:31:33 PM PDT by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Note to all foreigners: Please.....GET OUT and STAY OUT!)
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To: monkapotamus

He did this to himself.


18 posted on 03/17/2017 5:32:15 PM PDT by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our one and only true hope.)
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To: monkapotamus
Kaepernick is such wasted talent.

5 or so years ago, the rivalry between two young guns - Kaepernick and Russell Wilson - was such great fun. Both played with such passion.

Then Kaepernick started to blow up with some off season issues and quarrels with his team and coach (who wouldn't have problems with Jim Harbaugh, in all fairness?).

Sad

19 posted on 03/17/2017 5:34:38 PM PDT by llevrok (A group of baboons is called a "congress." Just sayin' .....)
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To: dp0622

Jaguars. The home team. worst of the worst.


20 posted on 03/17/2017 5:41:55 PM PDT by Afterguard (Deplorable me!)
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