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Colin Kaepernick Edges Closer To NFL Return – Makes This Team’s ‘Workout List’

The leftist quest to get Colin Kaepernick signed to another NFL team has just gained some serious momentum. Coach Anthony Lynn is looking at the quarterback. And Colin Kaepernick has officially been added to the Los Angeles Chargers’ workout list.

Chargers Coach Places Colin Kaepernick On Workout List

Fox News reported that Chargers’ Coach Lynn said on Wednesday that Kaepernick’s name has been placed on the team’s “workout list.” He added that while the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback fits what he wants in his offense, the team doesn’t yet have specific plans to work with him. At least not yet.

“I haven’t talked to him, (but) he fits the style of quarterback that we want,” Lynn said. “We’re happy with the three quarterbacks that we want, but you can’t have enough on the runway.”

The coach then confirmed that Kaepernick is on a “workout list” for the Chargers. That could be an indication that Kaepernick may be brought in as a replacement if one of the other quarterbacks is injured.

President Trump Comments On Colin Kaepernick’s Situation

President Donald Trump was asked whether Kaepernick deserved another shot in the NFL, and his response was interesting, to say the least.

“If he deserves it, he should,” Trump replied. “If he has the playing ability. He started off great and then he didn’t end up very great in terms as a player.”

“He was terrific in his rookie year, I think he was very good in his second year and then something happened,” Trump added. “So, his playing wasn’t up to snuff. The answer is absolutely I would, as far as kneeling, I would love to see him get another shot. But obviously, he has to be able to play well. If he can’t play well, I think it would be very unfair.”

Trump is undoubtedly referring to the fact that Kaepernick led the 49ers to an abysmal losing record during his final season with the team. Of course, that’s something his supporters conveniently ignore when demanding that he be resigned.

Despite this, the NFL seems to be firmly in Kaepernick’s corner, as they seem more desperate than ever for a team to sign him.

NFL Commissioner Begs Teams To Sign Him

Just days ago, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell effectively begged teams to sign Kaepernick. However, he hasn’t played football professionally since he left the 49ers after the 2016 season.

“Well, listen, if he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then obviously it’s gonna take a team to make that decision,” Goodell said. “But I welcome that, support a club making that decision, and encourage them to do that.”

Not everyone agrees with him though:

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NFL executive Troy Vincent explained on “The Adam Schefter Podcast” that Kaepernick’s future in professional football is really going to come down to whether a team would sign him. He added that he would personally like to see that happen.”It’s a club decision but this young man is talented enough to play in the National Football League,” Vincent said.

“I believed that back in 2016 — whenever it was, 2016 or 2017 — and I still believe that today. And he just hasn’t had the opportunity to display his talents once again, whether it was in camp or preseason. That’s always been my position — and many of my colleagues’ positions, frankly, (and) the commissioner’s office’s position.”But we can’t hire,” he continued. “And again, my comments that I’ve just made, they’ve been documented on the record, in front of a judge, about the work and the efforts that many of us, we’re working on behalf of looking for Colin to land a spot.”

Does He Deserve To Be Resigned?

In the end it looks like it pays to basically have Roger Goodell as your ‘player agent’. Not to mention the mainstream press.

But the huge elephant in the room remains Kaepernick’s infamous anthem-kneeling protests. They were not only disrespectful, but also would be a major distraction for any team.

If NFL teams are not going to blacklist Kaepernick for kneeling during the anthem (which many feel they should do), hopefully they can at least see that he is not worth the distraction that he would surely cause to his fellow players with his antics.

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