JoeMoma
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Legally there is a huge difference.He wasn't fired! He is a free agent that was not picked up by a team. Not the same as being fired.But in this case, clearly a nexus has been established by Kaepernick's peaceful protest and his being denied employment by the NFL.The 1st amendment will not be on trial. Kaepernick is still practicing his right to free speech. He does not have a 1st amendment right to play pro football.You might be right about what the owners think in terms of Kaepernick's marketabilityNo one is saying there are not plenty of Americans that support this guy.
The point here is simply that bringing this guy onboard is going to create a wedge with your fan base. That is why up to now no owner wants him.
He's not a great QB. The downside of potential revenue loss outweighs any upside.
but let him have his day in court. I am looking foward to it. The 1st ammendment will be on trial with Kaepernick.
Whether collusion by NFL owners to punish Colin for his protest was the vehicle responsible for his estrangement remains to be seen. But in any event... there has to be some viable reason other than kneeling for the NA. In essence the NFL reps will posit they have the right to fire people for any reason without explanation. But we already know why Colin isn't playing...and public knowledge of that can't be sidestepped in court. The real test comes when stats show most Americans back Kaepernick...thereby undermining the premise
that his presence on the field could cause revenue to drop. That's a two way street. If Kaepernick backers boycott the NFL even more revenue would be lost.
Survey says Americans oppose NFL players being fired over protests
"Breaking the numbers down by party, there is a stark difference in the results. Republicans are 65%-34% in favor of firing players over protests while Democrats are 80%-19% opposed. Independents are 64%-35% opposed.
All age groups, except for 65+ are opposed, with 18-29 being the most against, 71%-28%.
Whites are 55%-43% opposed, blacks are 88%-12% opposed and Hispanics are 60%-38% opposed."
Should Kaepernick bring civil charges in California, chances are high the court may see things his way.
You're correct. I just used the term fired as a conveinience. But not being picked up is tantamount to being fired when you can't
pursue your livelihood.