Four Down Territory: NFL Week 11

November 21, 2019
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First Down 

Last week in 4DT we briefly talked about Kaepernick’s workout that was scheduled for this past weekend. I mentioned that it was a PR scam from the NFL and this would not end with Kap getting a job in the NFL.

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Whatta know: it was a scam from the NFL and Kap probably won’t get a job.

Let’s recap Saturday.

Kaepernick was scheduled to workout at the Falcons’ facility in Atlanta. The workout, mind you, was “organized” by Roger Goodell’s office and not an individual team. Yes, 25 teams agreed to attend but no high-level scouts would have been able to attend because…you know…it’s week 11 and they’re at college games or with the team prepping for the game that’s 24 hours away.

On top of that the league informed Kap that his team would not be able to independently film the workout. The NFL would send raw footage to Kap’s team but the league would send their footage to all 32 teams for them to decide if he was worthy in their eyes.

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Wait, there’s more.

At the last minute the league sent Colin a waiver that had language that could potentially prohibit him for suing the league in the future.

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The Sparknotes version: the NFL would control the narrative on Colin’s future. They could take every bad throw, put it on a reel, and send it to all 32 teams for the final nail in Kap’s professional career.

So Colin called an audible and held his workout at a local high school. He invited the media for full transparency. Eight teams showed up to the workout and watched for an hour as Kap went through his routine.

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When he finished the former 49er had some words for the league and Roger Goodell.

Anyone who’s been paying attention probably understands why that probably didn’t sit well with the league. That’s not the shocking part. That award belongs to sports analyst who are trying their hardest to frame this as Colin pissing away an opportunity.

The legendary James Brown weighed in on CBS.

Stephen A Smith came out guns a blazing with this hot take Saturday night.

He would later clarify on First Take that his point, as well as James, is that beggars can’t be choosers. If he wants to play then he should’ve compromised and worked with the NFL during this workout. Their argument is that by changing the location of the workout at the last minute, and wearing a Kunta Kinte shirt during his workout is proof that he really doesn’t want to play. I completely understand what they’re saying but…a few things about that line of logic.

  • Why would Kap go through with a workout that was clearly a set up? It wasn’t the fair shot that they’re painting it as and the NFL hasn’t shown that they can be trusted with this matter.
  • Kap has stated numerous times that he wants to play. He’s been training for three years; if he didn’t want to play then why train like you can get “the call” at any moment?
  • Let’s not forget who James and Stephen work for. The NFL pays most of the bills at ESPN and James makes his living covering the league. Will the be willing to compromise their paychecks criticizing the source of their income?
  • They speak of Colin turning down an opportunity but that’s hardly the case. It’s not like the Bengals wanted to sign him and he passed because their 0-10.

Kap’s NFL career is probably over, which shouldn’t shock anyone. The question is why is his future employment predicated on kissing the ring of the institution that started this fiasco by blackballing him for peacefully protesting.

For a fanbase that bathes in red, white, and blue this seems like the most un-American thing we could do.

Second Down 

Let’s do some QB splits for the season.

QB1

64.4% COMP

3,169 YDS

7.6 Y/A

15 TD

14 INT

46.0 QBR

QB2

59.6% COMP

3,078 YDS

7.6 Y/A

19 TD

18 INT

47.7 QBR

Okay, moment of truth. Who are the QBs and which one are you taking?

Really think about it.

I’ll spill the beans.

QB1: Philip Rivers

QB2: Jameis Winston

Shocking, right? Usually when we talk about Jameis it’s in the terms of being one of the worst quarterbacks in the league, which he most certainly is.

When we talk about Rivers it’s usually framed as an aging QB chasing the final run when in reality he’s hurting his team just as much as Winston. At the end of the year it’s clear the Buccaneers will move on from Jameis and probably draft, or if they’re smart find a way to snag Cam Newton, a quarterback.

If the draft were today the Chargers would have some work to do in order to move up and draft their new signal caller. They are currently sitting at the 11th spot. Luckily for them Washington, Miami, the Jets, Tampa Bay, and Detroit aren’t in the mix for a quarterback.

Whether it’s the draft or free agency it’s time to get dam the river and move on.

Third Down 

This is just a Quenton Nelson appreciation thread.

Elite offensive line play >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Fourth Down 

Pick time!

Last week I went 11-3 which brings the season record to 70-40.

Winners are in red.

Thursday Night Football 

Indianapolis @ Houston

Sunday Afternoon 

Miami @ Cleveland 

Detroit @ Washington

Oakland @ New York Jets

New York Giants @ Chicago

Carolina @ New Orleans

Seattle @ Philadelphia

Tampa Bay @ Atlanta 

Denver @ Buffalo 

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

Jacksonville @ Tennessee

Dallas @ New England

Sunday Night 

Green Bay @ San Francisco

Monday Night 

Baltimore @ Los Angeles Rams

Extra Points

Well, what did he say?

Myles Garrett signing up for AEW soon.

Rudolph deserved to be suspended too and Pouncey was close to Aaron Hernandez so this is the best case scenario all things considered.

@madads14

As always, thanks for reading.

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November 21, 2019
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