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Re:Our fundamental right to shame and shun the New York Times by otterley on Wednesday March 23, 2022 @01:49PM (#30781219)
> He has been scouted by tens and none decided to pick him up

If you're on the margin performance-wise, and you are also carrying this controversial political baggage, then that baggage is likely going to be the tipping factor. The argument you have to convincingly make is that even without the baggage, Kaepernick would not be playing. That is why comparisons to players with similar performance records are relevant, not "silly."

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Re:Our fundamental right to shame and shun the New York Times by smaryjerry on Wednesday March 23, 2022 @04:50PM (#30783167)
I think that I am still making a compelling argument on his performance even without the PR issues. I mean the browns just signed a QB with 22 active sexual assault cases, it’s a reach to believe that they would not sign Kaepernick because one time he upset some cops and overzealous fans by kneeling. He takes too much blame for starting that but it was a very popular trend among players afterwards and many players kneel without issue.
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