Rumor/Speculation only: Will Pats sign Kapernick?

[Tipster19]

I can’t speak for Belichick but I would venture to think that there is absolutely no way Belichick would take on Kaepernick. Steve Belichick, Bill’s father, served in WWII and was a scout for over 3 decades at United States Naval Academy. I would be shocked if that were to happen. Kaepernick represents everything opposite of what Belichick was raised to believe in.

[stuvian]

Belichick wouldn't bring in a potential distraction but Jerry World would

[njbuff]

Why can't everybody just deal with the fact that Kaepernick sucks as a QB?

 

There would have never have been a kneeling issue if he didn't lose his starting job to....... wait for it...........

 

BLAINE FREAKING GABBERT.

 

If he didn't have to live with the embarrassment of getting beat out by Gabbert, he wouldn't have started this movement.

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Voted no, also dont care.

 

 

[GregPersons]

Pats seem like one of the more racist organizations in the league, for as much as Belichick gushes over players like LT, he still seems to prefer his QBs to be Whiter if not in skin tone then in mindset. I'd be shocked to see Kaep go to the Pats.

 

I don't know where he would go but maybe the LA Chargers could make sense.  They desperately need a reason for people to pay attention. Kaep would sell tickets. For a stadium in Inglewood? You kidding me? Kaep could be terrible but still sell it out for at least a year.

Edited June 12, 2020 by GregPersons

[Chandler#81]

1 hour ago, GregPersons said:

Pats seem like one of the more racist organizations in the league, for as much as Belichick gushes over players like LT, he still seems to prefer his QBs to be Whiter if not in skin tone then in mindset. I'd be shocked to see Kaep go to the Pats.

 

I don't know where he would go but maybe the LA Chargers could make sense.  They desperately need a reason for people to pay attention. Kaep would sell tickets. For a stadium in Inglewood? You kidding me? Kaep could be terrible but still sell it out for at least a year.

With way more than 100 posts per month, it’s clearly evident you’re on a quest to capture the All-time Most Noob Posts in the 1st Year Award ?. Unfortunately for the rest of us, it’s always at the cost of quality content. It had its time in our formative years as we got our legs under us, but the quest has gone the way of Confederate General statues. Here’s a tip, Less is More.

[ARS]

With all the awful qbs that were/are in this league, it is nonsense to think that Kaep wasn’t good enough to be at least a backup. Most objective people knew it was about politics. At this point I don’t see him ever playing again. He is only getting older.

[Brennan Huff]

37 minutes ago, ARS said:

With all the awful qbs that were/are in this league, it is nonsense to think that Kaep wasn’t good enough to be at least a backup. Most objective people knew it was about politics. At this point I don’t see him ever playing again. He is only getting older.

He wasn’t worth the side show that he would have brought with him. Is that fair? Probably not. But he’d 100% be on a roster right now if there wasn’t ever any protest...

[Troll Toll]

He had a chance to become something special after his Super Bowl appearance and instead he was lazy and thought people should just crown him.  Then he turned himself into a clown show. That was like 7 years ago. He needed to push himself to grow and evolve mentally to be in that elite group of QBs. Instead he is still running these workouts like he is some high school or college prospect. That says it all. He is 30 and still hasn’t grown as a player since being a rookie. If he had ever developed the mental part of his game then somebody would have signed him by now, regardless of the circus.

[ARS]

20 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said:

He wasn’t worth the side show that he would have brought with him. Is that fair? Probably not. But he’d 100% be on a roster right now if there wasn’t ever any protest...

I’m not sure how much of a side show he would of been as a backup. I do believe that a lot of owners, GMs and coaches thought he would be a distraction although I disagree.

[Putin]

10 hours ago, njbuff said:

Why can't everybody just deal with the fact that Kaepernick sucks as a QB?

 

There would have never have been a kneeling issue if he didn't lose his starting job to....... wait for it...........

 

BLAINE FREAKING GABBERT.

 

If he didn't have to live with the embarrassment of getting beat out by Gabbert, he wouldn't have started this movement.

I don’t think there’s a bigger stage then the SB where the whole world is watching , but at that time there was not such thing as police brutality and injustice 

[T master]

Just being Bellichek i don't see him ever wanting that circus that would follow Kap where ever he goes ! 

[C.Biscuit97]

11 hours ago, Tipster19 said:

I can’t speak for Belichick but I would venture to think that there is absolutely no way Belichick would take on Kaepernick. Steve Belichick, Bill’s father, served in WWII and was a scout for over 3 decades at United States Naval Academy. I would be shocked if that were to happen. Kaepernick represents everything opposite of what Belichick was raised to believe in.

So you’re saying the Belichicks are just as dumb as Brees is about the protest then?  Like are people being willingly ignorant?  The best part is some of the people who are the maddest about the anthem protest fly confederate flags or are upset that are considered racist.  

11 hours ago, njbuff said:

Why can't everybody just deal with the fact that Kaepernick sucks as a QB?

 

There would have never have been a kneeling issue if he didn't lose his starting job to....... wait for it...........

 

BLAINE FREAKING GABBERT.

 

If he didn't have to live with the embarrassment of getting beat out by Gabbert, he wouldn't have started this movement.

No matter how many times you say this nonsense, it is false.  Kaepernick has better passing numbers across the board than Allen did when he “sucked” as a qb.  So Kaepernick sucked as a qb, what does it mean for a guy with worse numbers? 
 

Kaepernick also severely on played Gabbert on a hot garbage SF.  It’s one thing to be ignorant about why he isn’t in the nfl.  It’s another thing to be a complete liar and post factually untrue information.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/2016.htm
 

 

 

[C.Biscuit97]

1 hour ago, Putin said:

I don’t think there’s a bigger stage then the SB where the whole world is watching , but at that time there was not such thing as police brutality and injustice 

You talking about the game he had 300 yards passing and ran for 62 yards?  Also, and this is crazy, people evolve.  Like going from hosting a reality show and having bone spurs to the leader of the free world and becoming a die hard Christian/ patriot. 

Edited June 12, 2020 by C.Biscuit97

[Putin]

3 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

You talking about the game he had 300 yards passing and ran for 62 yards?  Also, and this is crazy, people evolve.  Like going from hosting a reality show and having bone spurs to the leader of the free world and becoming a die hard Christian/ patriot. 

No I’m talking about the SB run when he was a STARTING QB prior to his huge contract and before he end up 3rd on the QB chart , 

And BTW you might want to check out Trump as a guest on Oprah in the 90’s his concerns about the US then is what got him elected in 2015 , 

so yah nice try !!!!

 

Edited June 12, 2020 by Putin

[dezertbill]

On 6/7/2020 at 9:30 AM, Alphadawg7 said:

So I got several Pats fan friends on social media talking about the rumors and speculation that the Pats could sign Kap.  And all of them are hoping it happens surprisingly.  
 

Me:  I don’t think so.  I think BB really wants to try and do his latest Matt Cassel like job of taking a guy who is basically unknown and unheralded young QB and prove he can win still without a “Tom Brady”.  Just my opinion of course. 
 

BUT...what if they did sign Kap and let him battle for the starting job?  Seems some recent polls show majority of Pats fans would support this.  From a story perspective, I think this would be interesting to watch.  Get him back in and on a huge stage.  Be a great message in our climate for one, and a great opportunity for Kap in terms of how he could get back in the league.  
 

As a Bills fan, I’d be stoked to see Pats have another distraction to go with the “Life after Brady” distraction haha.  
 

So what are your thoughts?

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/20200606/daniels-poll-majority-of-patriots-fans-in-favor-of-bringing-on-colin-kaepernick-to-qb-competition%3ftemplate=ampart

I don't see BB signing Kaep.   It would make more sense for the Vikings to sign him.  They have Sean Manion and Jake Browning as their backups.   For a playoff team thinking they are a Cousins Injury away from having one of those two guys under center is scary.

[Alphadawg7]

5 hours ago, Putin said:

No I’m talking about the SB run when he was a STARTING QB prior to his huge contract and before he end up 3rd on the QB chart , 

And BTW you might want to check out Trump as a guest on Oprah in the 90’s his concerns about the US then is what got him elected in 2015 , 

so yah nice try !!!!

 

 

You mean when he was a Democrat, before he pretended to be a Republican?  

[dogbyte]

14 hours ago, GregPersons said:

Pats seem like one of the more racist organizations in the league, for as much as Belichick gushes over players like LT, he still seems to prefer his QBs to be Whiter if not in skin tone then in mindset. I'd be shocked to see Kaep go to the Pats.

 

I don't know where he would go but maybe the LA Chargers could make sense.  They desperately need a reason for people to pay attention. Kaep would sell tickets. For a stadium in Inglewood? You kidding me? Kaep could be terrible but still sell it out for at least a year.

Then the Bills must really racist since their 4 qbs on the team are white BB has drafted a few black qbs over the last few years

[Putin]

11 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

You mean when he was a Democrat, before he pretended to be a Republican?  

Oh you mean the Democratic Party from 30 years ago to today with get rid of ICE defund the police and the green new deal ?

Edited June 13, 2020 by Putin

[Putin]

10 hours ago, dogbyte said:

Then the Bills must really racist since their 4 qbs on the team are white BB has drafted a few black qbs over the last few years

Didn’t we waste a 1st round pick on EJ few years ago ? And then replaced him with Tyrod Taylor ? 

Edited June 13, 2020 by Putin

[machine gun kelly]

10 hours ago, dogbyte said:

Then the Bills must really racist since their 4 qbs on the team are white BB has drafted a few black qbs over the last few years

Well, I remember Brissett, but not the others although I think The notion of the Pats being overtly racist is silly.  I hate the Cheats just like most on TBD, but I’m not going to make a slanderous comment that has no basis in truth.  Dogbyte, you’re right as the last QB we acquired of color I can remember was TT.  He was welcomed in Buffalo, but just didn’t pan out given he only threw to wide open WR.  

[The Red King]

My fear is this.  If Kap signs, the NFL is going to do it's best to not seem like they are discriminating against him.  As a result, he's gonna get the same BS calls Brady does.

[Rockinon]

I think the Republican owner of the Patriots says "It will be a cold day in hell before Kapernick joins my team"

[Brennan Huff]

On 6/12/2020 at 9:10 AM, ARS said:

I’m not sure how much of a side show he would of been as a backup. I do believe that a lot of owners, GMs and coaches thought he would be a distraction although I disagree.

Tim Tebow was a back up for the Jets and he was a huge side show. Two entirely different situations I know but definitely still a distraction 

[C.Biscuit97]

56 minutes ago, Rockinon said:

I think the Republican owner of the Patriots says "It will be a cold day in hell before Kapernick joins my team"

Kraft is a Democrat.  He is friends with Trump, a former democrat, because they are rich guys. 

[KD in CA]

1 hour ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

Kraft is a Democrat.  He is friends with Trump, a former democrat, because they are rich guys. 

 

It amazes me how many still think people like Kraft, Trump, Clinton, etc are aligned based primarily on political party.

[boater]

• Bill Belichick teams are a "No Drama Zone"  ..he would have no tolerance for the side show that Kap would bring
• Been out of football for 4 years.
• Was never very good anyway.
• He's not sincerely looking for an NFL job.

[klos63]

3 hours ago, The Red King said:

My fear is this.  If Kap signs, the NFL is going to do it's best to not seem like they are discriminating against him.  As a result, he's gonna get the same BS calls Brady does.

You might be jumping the gun a bit on that thought.  But nice trying to discount him before he even gets another chance.

21 minutes ago, boater said:

• Bill Belichick teams are a "No Drama Zone"  ..he would have no tolerance for the side show that Kap would bring
• Been out of football for 4 years.
• Was never very good anyway.
• He's not sincerely looking for an NFL job.

Didn't Randy Moss hit a cop and Belichick still signed him?

He had some excellent seasons, led his team to 2 NFC championship games, winning one of them.

He's been working out daily for 4 years trying to earn a spot.

 

Just say you don't like him, it's easier than making up lies about him.

[Billl]

6 hours ago, Putin said:

Didn’t we waste a 1st round pick on EJ few years ago ? And then replaced him with Tyrod Taylor ? 

EJ was dumped 2 games into his sophomore season.  Taylor was dumped for Nathan Peterman after making the playoffs.

Edited June 13, 2020 by Billl

[The Red King]

On 6/13/2020 at 1:35 PM, klos63 said:

You might be jumping the gun a bit on that thought.  But nice trying to discount him before he even gets another chance.

 

Whoa, easy there Tex.  I've said absolutely nothing about Kap himself there, good or ill.  You're a bit quick to pounce.  My comment solely regarded the NFL and how they might give Kap preferential treatment, so as not to appear biased against him.  A valid concern, given a lot of people currently feel the NFL is exactly that right now.

[C.Biscuit97]

On 6/13/2020 at 1:41 PM, Billl said:

EJ was dumped 2 games into his sophomore season.  Taylor was dumped for Nathan Peterman after making the playoffs.

In fairness, EJ got 4 games (with an 80.3 qb rating).  The Tyrod decision is one of the all time dumbest coaching decisions in nfl history.  Thank god for a crappy AFC and Andy Dalton. 

1 hour ago, The Red King said:

 

Whoa, easy there Tex.  I've said absolutely nothing about Kap himself there, good or ill.  You're a bit quick to pounce.  My comment solely regarded the NFL and how they might give Kap preferential treatment, so as not to appear biased against him.  A valid concern, given a lot of people currently feel the NFL is exactly that right now.

It’s football.  They cut you the second you aren’t good.  Of course if Matt Barkley with his 65 qb rating is a nfl qb, CK is a nfl qb.

[klos63]

1 hour ago, The Red King said:

 

Whoa, easy there Tex.  I've said absolutely nothing about Kap himself there, good or ill.  You're a bit quick to pounce.  My comment solely regarded the NFL and how they might give Kap preferential treatment, so as not to appear biased against him.  A valid concern, given a lot of people currently feel the NFL is exactly that right now.

sorry if I jumped the gun there. I guess I would wait until a team actually decided to have him in for a tryout before being concerned of bias in his favor.  But point taken.

[Billl]

I envy the life of someone who has time to worry that the NFL might treat Kaepernick too well.

[BillsFan17]

On 6/13/2020 at 1:41 PM, Billl said:

EJ was dumped 2 games into his sophomore season.  Taylor was dumped for Nathan Peterman after making the playoffs.

Tyrod was benched simply because he has a string of bad games. The color of his replacement doesn't matter. Tyrod forced the coaches hand.

[Mr. WEO]

On 6/13/2020 at 10:32 AM, The Red King said:

My fear is this.  If Kap signs, the NFL is going to do it's best to not seem like they are discriminating against him.  As a result, he's gonna get the same BS calls Brady does.

 

While sitting on the bench?

[The Red King]

On 6/13/2020 at 1:41 PM, Billl said:

EJ was dumped 2 games into his sophomore season.  Taylor was dumped for Nathan Peterman after making the playoffs.

 

Tyrod was not the reason the Bills made the playoffs, and his terrible performance in that playoff game was a microcosm of the Bills' season.  If the Bills' offense would have mustered more the a wet fart, they would have won that game.  I cannot fathom how anyone that actually watched that game could think the Bills should have kept him as a starter.  His tenure in Cleveland then confirmed it wasn't the Bills' fault.

 

Tyrod makes precious few mistakes, and that helped the Bills.  At the same time, he made precious few big plays.  That ain't gonna get you a ring.  That is actually all you want out of a backup QB.  Someone that can step in when your starter goes down.  Someone who can at least play consistantly and give you a chance.  Tyrod is an ideal backup, but time and now multiple teams have proven he's not a starter.

 

That...not race...is why Tyrod is no longer a starting QB in the NFL.

[maryland-bills-fan]

Kap. was benched when he threw 6 TD's and 5 interceptions in his last 6 games.  He was replaced by Gabbard, who is now on hims 6th team.  He was in a good spot when he started as the first effective run/pass guy.  Defenses learned what schemes to use and different profile defensive players to put in.  He is a 3rd string now, at best.

Edited June 17, 2020 by maryland-bills-fan

[HOUSE]

Wishful thinking for sure

[Plano]

It would be worth it just to see the reactions of the anti-kneeling crowd. 

 

Would be comedic gold.

BUH GAWD NOT ON MY WATCH 

[billsfan_34]

I hope so cuz Kap blows.