Colin Kaepernick Thread

Originally posted by Blindfury:

Originally posted by crake49:

Of course, you're right. I'll never understand the scorn for Smith. I suppose I can more easily understand scorn for Kaepernick since he seems to be a more polarizing figure, but I really don't like it. It's just low-down and ridiculous. I don't root for any of these guys when they go to other teams, but I damn well don't root against them either - they gave everything they had to the Niners - unless they're just dumping on the organization and/or fans, why do people need to slam them? I think it's just ugly.

How exactly?

Kaep has been ridiculed since he was named the starter. The guy had a glorious start to his career and still got ridiculed like no other. He's a polarizing figure because a lot of people are mad at him for taking Alex's job. Look at this thread you still see people talking about Alex. A lot of hate is built off of resentment from what happened.

Which is pathetic.

Last time I checked, Kaepernick was Harbaugh's guy and Harbaugh's decision. That's something a lot of people need to be reminded of. Am I saying letting Harbaugh go was the right decision? Lol not even close. But it peeves me when people say "49ers are dumb for letting go of Harbaugh" yet also say "49ers are dumb for benching Smith for Kaepernick." The 49ers organization did not bench Smith for Kaepernick. Harbaugh did.

Sorry doom-and-gloomers and people who love hating on the Niners, but you can't have your cake and eat it too.

when he gets traded i say we start a "popping bottles" thread. and everyone takes a shot at the same time, NO EXCUSES

Originally posted by crake49:
I think you partly answer the question yourself there. For the last few years, IMO there has been a constant drum beat of Kaepernick hate from some fans who are still butthurt over the fact that Harbaugh replaced Smith with Kaepernick. But, it's also that he's a more unconventional character than Smith - all the tattoos, the hip-hop demeanor, the modeling, etc. Don't get me wrong here - I like Kaepernick and I wish he would have worked out, but he didn't. Honestly, one reason I would like the team to move on is I'm tired of all the hateful B.S. some Niner fans keep throwing his way.

Yep. Kap has been polarizing from the jump. But lets not act like Smith wasnt polarizing as well. I was not an active member when Smith was our QB but everyone says there were years of WAR going on between the pro and anti Smith posters. It will be nice to one day have a QB that our entire fanbase can get behind again. When a fanbase is split on a QB, that generally means he isnt very good. Kap was good for like a season and a half, but thats it.

I have always been of the opinion that if you dont have a franchise QB, you should never stop looking for one. Was thrilled when we replaced Smith in spite of it being years too late, and will be happy when we move on from Kap (just hope its not in favor of Blaine ).

Lets find that franchise QB. Havent had one for over a decade.

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Which is pathetic.

Last time I checked, Kaepernick was Harbaugh's guy and Harbaugh's decision. That's something a lot of people need to be reminded of. Am I saying letting Harbaugh go was the right decision? Lol not even close. But it peeves me when people say "49ers are dumb for letting go of Harbaugh" yet also say "49ers are dumb for benching Smith for Kaepernick." The 49ers organization did not bench Smith for Kaepernick. Harbaugh did.

Sorry doom-and-gloomers and people who love hating on the Niners, but you can't have your cake and eat it too.

This, except getting rid of Harbaugh was the right decision.

Originally posted by SundayTicket:

Im sure theres a few posters in here signing up on denver forums, preparing for the new year

At the same time, other posters are logging off their Chiefs forums acct and returning to the webzone, like "9er 'til I die".

Originally posted by Matchuu84:

Originally posted by crake49:

Vernon Davis got his ring there. Are you sad about that?

I do not remember him even catching a pass,if kaep wins in denver, media will throw that in our face for eternity. No one cares about davis.

Why would you care about something like that?

Originally posted by crake49:

Originally posted by Blindfury:

How exactly?

Kaep has been ridiculed since he was named the starter. The guy had a glorious start to his career and still got ridiculed like no other. He's a polarizing figure because a lot of people are mad at him for taking Alex's job. Look at this thread you still see people talking about Alex. A lot of hate is built off of resentment from what happened.

I think you partly answer the question yourself there. For the last few years, IMO there has been a constant drum beat of Kaepernick hate from some fans who are still butthurt over the fact that Harbaugh replaced Smith with Kaepernick. But, it's also that he's a more unconventional character than Smith - all the tattoos, the hip-hop demeanor, the modeling, etc. Don't get me wrong here - I like Kaepernick and I wish he would have worked out, but he didn't. Honestly, one reason I would like the team to move on is I'm tired of all the hateful B.S. some Niner fans keep throwing his way.

Agreed to the max.

I am so tired of 49ers "fans" turning into Kaepernick vs. Smith apologists. For me, I never cared who was taking snaps behind center as long as the TEAM is/was successful. It got to the point where some "fans" started rooting for the team to lose just so they can be right about "their" QB.

I'm so sick and done with that. If Kaepernick is gone, hopefully that all gets put to rest. Or are people going to start complaining how we are not starting the right O-linemen or defensive backs and root for/against the team based on who we start each game?

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Lets find that franchise QB. Havent had one for over a decade.

Closer to two decades when you think about it. We're due.

Originally posted by Bay2Bay9erAllday:

Originally posted by SundayTicket:
Im sure theres a few posters in here signing up on denver forums, preparing for the new year

At the same time, other posters are logging off their Chiefs forums acct and returning to the webzone, like "9er 'til I die".

hahahaha

Originally posted by crake49:

Originally posted by Jakemall:

Originally posted by crake49:
Smith leaves - everybody hopes he'll do well. Gore leaves - everybody hopes he'll do well.

Kaepernick possibly leaves - haters keep on hating.

Maybe how you feel, but not strictly true.

There's a thread in NFL talk that demonstrates that on a daily basis.

Of course, you're right. I'll never understand the scorn for Smith. I suppose I can more easily understand scorn for Kaepernick since he seems to be a more polarizing figure, but I really don't like it. It's just low-down and ridiculous. I don't root for any of these guys when they go to other teams, but I damn well don't root against them either - they gave everything they had to the Niners - unless they're just dumping on the organization and/or fans, why do people need to slam them? I think it's just ugly.

Unless a guy was a cancer to our team, I won't slam them.

There are some players that I get attached to and yes, I do wish them the best or even root for their teams as long as it isn't directly in competition with the 9ers. This is the 2nd time I've found myself a fan of KC. I rooted for the Traitors when Jerry was there. I really like gore and wish him the best, but no, I've not been rooting for Indy. Just depends, I guess.

In the end, if Kap goes I won't feel one way or another on him. I won't be spending much time thinking about him if he leaves.

Originally posted by SundayTicket:
Im sure theres a few posters in here signing up on denver forums, preparing for the new year

I`m quite sure there are,even some we know very well

Originally posted by SundayTicket:
when he gets traded i say we start a "popping bottles" thread. and everyone takes a shot at the same time, NO EXCUSES

I`m for it....Let`s do it and a toast to the KAP LOVERS

What would you think of a trade with Browns? Kaep plus our 1st for their 1st.

How about a toast to a player who put the team on his back and ALMOST took it all the way back in 2012. IMO, he deserves respect from Niner fans for doing his part in that game.

I'll be glad if he and the team move on, but I'll always believe he would have played a huge part in delivering a 6th Championship if we had gotten even mediocre defense out of the team for that game. He absolutely would have been the third Niner QB to win a Super Bowl MVP award.

Oh well.... what could have been.

Originally posted by Blindfury:

Originally posted by crake49:

Of course, you're right. I'll never understand the scorn for Smith. I suppose I can more easily understand scorn for Kaepernick since he seems to be a more polarizing figure, but I really don't like it. It's just low-down and ridiculous. I don't root for any of these guys when they go to other teams, but I damn well don't root against them either - they gave everything they had to the Niners - unless they're just dumping on the organization and/or fans, why do people need to slam them? I think it's just ugly.

How exactly?

Kaep has been ridiculed since he was named the starter. The guy had a glorious start to his career and still got ridiculed like no other. He's a polarizing figure because a lot of people are mad at him for taking Alex's job. Look at this thread you still see people talking about Alex. A lot of hate is built off of resentment from what happened.

This guy