Everybody Hates Colin

This past week on Speak For Yourself, Mike Vick had a few words for the former 49ers quarterback that caused some controversy. Colin Kaepernick was the topic of discussion for a number of reasons. The first is the state of confusion so many NFL fans and analysts are in. It was only a few years ago when Kaepernick took over for an injured Alex Smith (concussion) leading the 49ers to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Baltimore Ravens. He proved it was no fluke, too, by bringing the team back to the NFC Championship the very next year. Everyone has their own beliefs as to why he has not been signed yet. Some think it's because of the kneeling during the national anthem in this past season, others believe it to be simply because of his recent mediocre play, and then there's Mike Vick, who apparently thinks the issue begins with Kaepernick's hair style. In Vick's defense, he later backed up his statement by saying the reason Kaepernick is unemployed is mainly because of his play. But Jason Whitlock and the other show anchors kept going back to Vick's previous argument. It didn't take long for twitter to react, especially Kaepernick, who was the victim of the criticism. He took it to Instagram, posting a picture giving a definition for Stockholm Syndrome. Vick, taking the high road (if his car can turn that way anymore), went to Twitter and wrote a long apology, basically clearing up what he said. It is unfair to blame Colin for getting angry at a man who was once kicked out of the league and sent to jail for dog fighting. Although Vick's words weren't that harsh, they definitely came from the wrong person. It does seem odd that Kaepernick, who has had decent success in the league, is not even viewed as a third string quarterback. I can't speak for everyone but it seems reasonable that having a guy who made it to the Super Bowl then the NFC Championship as a backup quarterback is quite the steal. Pete Carroll recently said he's not signing Kap because he thinks he's a starter in the league. While this is a nice thing to say, it would make sense that if he feels that Colin can play as a starter, why would he not want him to back up Russell Wilson. The whole Kaepernick situation is sticky and definitely causes some debates regarding the race card. Hopefully, the Nevada graduate can somehow convince an owner that his on-field play will overrule his “movement” frowned upon by many. Not including myself. Mike Vicks segment on Speak For Yourself