| Baby Lee |
11-16-2019 03:54 PM |
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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501
(Post 14599908)
Anyone suggesting Kaepernick isn't good enough to be a backup is delusional. Indy is an obvious example. And they may miss the playoffs for it. That being said, this all assumes he was actually blackballed vs having unreasonable contract or starting demands, which is entirely possible too.
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No one is arguing that Kaep doesn't have the physical skill to perform as a backup QB, but backup QB is a unicorn position in sports that's just as much about the mentality as it is the physicality.
Starters can be flamboyant and idiosyncratic because they have the skills to pay the bills. Backups are extensions of the HC. They are there to mentor and collaborate with the starter, and to provide stability for the team when they go through the trauma of the starter going down.
Give me the list of backup QBs who made waves. I'm not talking about making waves by outperforming or outshining the starter when pressed into service. I'm talking about a backup who was a distraction to the squad and a flashpoint with the fanbase while doing nothing on the field. |
Representatives from 24 teams expected to appear at Colin Kaepernick’s workout in Atl
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