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Kaepernick gets heavily criticized for turning down pro QB job

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Colin Kaepernick gets heavily criticized by NFL fans for turning down pro QB job

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 10/6/23

NFL fans criticized former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for turning down an opportunity to play quarterback at the professional level again.

Kaepernick has not been signed to an NFL roster since he entered free agency during the 2017 offseason. Kaepernick made controversial statements during his time with the 49ers, making it less likely that owners would want to take a risk on the quarterback who led the 49ers to an NFC championship.

Kaepernick accused the NFL of collusion to keep him out of the league. He reached a confidential settlement with the NFL. But Kaepernick has tried to fight for a spot on a roster since the 2017 offseason.

Kaepernick recently wrote a letter to the New York Jets asking the team to take a chance on him with a practice squad spot. The Jets had backup quarterback issues after losing their starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, for the season with an Achilles injury.

Per a screenshot posted on Twitter by Dov Kleiman, Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) made a statement that he met and offered Kaepernick and his agents an opportunity to join the XFL. Johnson is a co-owner of the XFL. Johnson doesn’t think Kaepernick will take the offer.

Kaepernick has so far turned down the offer to play in the XFL. As Kleiman says, the XFL pays much less than the NFL.

Update: Dwayne Johnson has met with Colin Kapernick and has invited him to join the XFL.

The Rock, who owns the XFL, said he met with both Kaepernick and his agents and had a "Good meeting, looked to create opportunity for him.' but Johnson says he doesn't think it will happen.… https://t.co/JesNbo0IGw pic.twitter.com/tKovETMsdg

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 4, 2023

NFL Fans react to Colin Kaepernick’s XFL decision

Fans commented harshly on Kaepernick’s decision not to join the XFL. That’s the best path the 35-year-old quarterback possibly has to get back into the NFL. Here are the best takes questioning Kaepernick’s decision.

He should join if he wants to play football. May get his foot n the NFL door

— Love Me or Hate Me (@PandaSmush83) October 4, 2023

High salary demands? pic.twitter.com/1cR06IFacS

— TheCharles (@TheCharles23) October 4, 2023

They pay more in the XFL than being unemployed that's for sure

— Sol (@samuraiyn) October 5, 2023

Supported Kaep the entire way and I still do but I will never understand some of his decision making through this process but worst of all his lack of communication with his fans that truly do support and believe in him.

Why would he not take this opportunity?

Also it’s 2023…

— Shady (@ShadyMikeGaming) October 4, 2023

That man does not wanna play football lol

— L-Dogg (@MrTreyB12) October 4, 2023

If Colin doesn’t join then he’s unserious about playing for the love of the game.

— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) October 4, 2023

That's the thing. He does t really want to play football. Lol

— Rick Hagelauer (@RHagelauer) October 4, 2023

Bro stop giving this dude attention acting like he can still play… it’s been how long? Dude absolutely sucked his last few years in the league

— BmoresBest (@baltimoreERA) October 4, 2023

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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