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SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 19: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after teammate running back Anthony Dixon #24 scores a one-yard touchdown in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WA – JANUARY 19: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after teammate running back Anthony Dixon #24 scores a one-yard touchdown in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2014 NFC Championship at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Since his exit from the NFL, Colin Kaepernick has received a fair share of criticism from many people. His stance on political issues around the country is not welcomed by many. They believe he should stick to playing football and leave other things aside.
Donald Trump, the former President of the USA, was also among the critics of Colin Kaepernick. In an Alabama rally, Trump claimed that NFL owners should “get that son of a b*tch off the field.”
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In response, Colin Kaepernick‘s mother came up with a strong answer. After Trump called out Kap, she said, “Guess that makes me a proud b*tch!”
Later, Colin Kaepernick’s mother had an interview with Deadspin. During it, referring to Donald Trump she said, “To see this man that you have no respect for, basically because of all that he’s done in this presidency so far, slandering my kid publicly…”
The former 49ers quarterback has been a target for many people since he started his protests. However, he has continued to help the people in need despise the outside noise directed toward him.
Hopes of a return to the NFL are fading for Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick hasn’t had a snap in the NFL since 2017. He has come close to a return to the league multiple times, but Kap hasn’t found any success yet. Recently, he worked out with the Las Vegas Raiders and showed a lot of promise.
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20, 2015 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
However, he hasn’t been called up yet by any team. As a result, it seems unlikely he’ll get his chance of redemption in the league again. The quarterback position in the league is quite stacked.
It further proves that it doesn’t make sense for any team to take a chance on a quarterback that hasn’t played in 5 years. The teams are instead looking to get a franchise-changing player via the Draft.
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