Odds makers think the Steelers may sign Kaepernick

Yes 8810.

We have had enough over the past year+ to last us a lifetime. I really also think that the media, as a whole, only likes to cover the Steelers when we have some type of controversy going on. Just an observation of mine. Prior to the coming of Minkah, we have been in the news for primarily negative issues. For years now. Really!

Let's face it. We are a story-book franchise. However, when you have such a rich and glorious history, as us, there will always be "Haters". Remember, these people on TV are just human. With that, some people just love to see the worst come out in life for others. Prior to the Minkah signing, and the impact he is seemingly making, I cannot remember the last time that anything good has been said about our boys. And I am talking years.

However which team always gets a slew of Prime Time games? Answer: The B & G! That is because even the haters know that we are the team that that the overall public wants to see. I believe that the expression goes somewhat like: "Jealousy is the biggest form of flattery". And how do they say it around the way?: "You know it! STEELWINDS

 

Signing Kap would be saying that Rudolph’s chance has been and gone.

Bens back next year so bringing in a gap fill for half a season seems pointless when we could be getting a proper spell of MR to evaluate for the future.


I personally don’t get the take a knee hatred like others on here do, but then I shouldn’t as I’m born and raised English. (Although technically I’m more American than English if you follow back through the generations)

My view is that national anthems should only be played when two different countries compete against each other, so doing it every week for US franchise vs US franchise seems a tad pointless. (Tin hat on)

That being said, the locker room seems more united than it has for years so bringing in a player that would attract as much media attention as CK is counterproductive, regardless of political stand.

 

Hey SteelerUK.

I just stated something very similar regarding "Years" of negative publicity for our Steelers. For years now, the only time that they are in the news is for gossip and negative issues. Also, I am not going to get into politics on this board. Plus, I think TTF wants to avoid that stuff and "I" agree with him as well as respecting his position.

Unfortunately, at times we will find that no matter what the topic is in in life, some just find a way to make it become a political issue. Just watch about the High School shootings today in California (again unfortunately). It won't take long before it is turned upside down and the political fingers start pointing well before the grieving process begins. Disgusting. Just plain Disgusting. Now, let's get back to our regularly scheduled programming; The game tonight. Go Steelers! STEELWINDS

 

No Thanks

 

Agreed, sport being used as a platform for politics only creates divide at a place where you can leave everything behind and get to relate and interact with people you wouldn’t normally have common interests.

 

Why sign another QB? If all three of our QBs go down, just put Banner back there. He can run the Fichtner offense. I’m certain he can throw 3-yd passes as well as anyone

 

NFL reveals 11 teams attending Kaepernick workout led by Hue Jackson
https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/1880104

Good

 

I mean, dogs are clearly more likable than people so I get that one.

 

Well put SteelersUK! STEELWINDS

 

I get what you're saying. The whole anthem thing didn't really bother me. It's what he did afterwards that made me lose all respect for him. There was the fry the piggies or whatever socks he wore. Then he goes to Florida and talks about how he admired Fidel Castro amidst a large immigrated Cuban community. I don't really think he is as sincere as people make him out to be. Some people want to make themselves pariahs.

 

I'd take him.

 

We could use a better back up, but I don’t think we want to mess with Mason’s psyche

 

The Steelers absolutely need to take a look at Kaepernick today.

Look, I’ve been on the other side of the argument. I didn’t think he was very good. But after watching Mason Rudolph the past several weeks, it has become abundantly clear that he is not the answer, nor will he ever be the answer. His problems aren’t fixable. He can’t see the field - that’s not something that will suddenly click for him. He has bricks for feet. He can’t move around in the pocket. He can’t move outside of the pocket. His release is slow.

This defense deserves better. The rest of the offense deserves better. Mason can’t get out of his own way and the rest of the team is suffering because of it.

If Kapernick looks good at his workout? If he can help this team? Sign him! I am tired of watching a lethargic offense every week. We are still in the playoff race and need to strike while there’s still time!

If it doesn’t work out? Who cares. Ben will come back next year and we will be fine. But what we have going right now certainly isn’t working.

I get the media circus argument. But who knows, maybe it would help us this time around. The organization would get a lot of praise, maybe it would light a fire under this team.

 

Well like I said folks (And I am not a "I told You so" person.)

Every little "crumb" of rumor makes it to or households thanks to the advancements in Tele-Communications (i.e., Internet, Cable TV). The Steelers did not even attend his so-called "workout". As I also stated, this in part is why I detest some aspects of technology. This coming from a computer teacher. So many of these "wannabe" get the story first reporters will jump the gun hoping they get a scoop. In the end, like so many other times, the gun is firing blanks. Many of them are willing to sell their grandmother's tombstone for a story. STEELWINDS AKA The East Side Kid

https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-decline-to-attend-colin-kaepernick-workout/

 

I moved to the middle of nowhere to get away from people. I have 4 dogs.

 

Apparently the dumb ass took a knee on his tryout and decided to change the location. NFL declared him a no show. Few teams went to the new location.

If he’s not signed it will be someone else’s fault again.

 

Watch him be elite lol

 

I tend to be skeptical of both sides when it comes to “he said, she said” types of reports.

The NFL was always going to be rigid and uncompromising because that’s what they do to protect themselves.

Kaepernick and his team were always going to be suspicious of the NFLs intentions because the league has done them any “favours” until now.

I guess people will continue to pretend that QBs Trevor Siemian are better options lol

 

Straight PR move by Nike and Kap camp.