It's Time To Have An Honest Discussion About Colin Kaepernick

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[@Chrisconnected]

“Disruption does not equal success” that’s a whole bar right there.

[@joleaneshmoleane8358]

Yup! Lots of activists could benefit from learning that. In fact, when you’re this bad at activism (same happening with Just Stop Oil too) it actually just creates more resistance. People who were indifferent and even some who were supportive from the outset, assuming they’re critical thinkers, are more likely to resist the greater cause he claimed to be fighting for BECAUSE of dumb robot activists like him. Regular people are sick of people pretending and believing they’re doing something meaningful. We’re so sick of his self centered, fake activism that when the next guy comes along for whatever the next grievance is, we’re more likely to roll our eyes, tune the channel, mock, and just not take them seriously. He did more damage than he did good. In fact, I can’t think of a single positive and consequential change that was made bc of his activism. I know a lot of people who are now sick of racial and social activists forever though. Literally everyone I know. 🤷🏾‍♀️ To me, this is so obvious that I sometimes wonder if it was the plan all along; to make him and everyone who supported him look like fools.

[@rondoughhowell6442]

Just like the January 6 incident

[@Dre2Dee2]

Disruption's record is about 0-100

[@rondoughhowell6442]

@@Dre2Dee2 well it's Colin's right

[@rondoughhowell6442]

@@joleaneshmoleane8358 well the Oppressors will never agree with the Oppressed

[@EpicTyphlosionTV]

He confuses me. He's called out the league for disapproving of his statements, even going as far as claiming the draft was like a slave auction. But at the same time he wants back in the league?

[@Castigar48]

Somebody make it make sense he wants to be a slave? Jamel hill explain it to me haha

[@2iggy_]

Because he been playing y’all since the beginning. Duh.

[@gwmaccgw]

Well I’m pretty sure it’s things you don’t like about your job but you still show up

[@niceone4407]

it’s all for attention as he doesn’t want to go back to the league since he’s atrocious and he knows that himself instead he wants the notion that he was blackballed

[@joleaneshmoleane8358]

It’s called hypocrisy. But I’d cut him a break bc he’s more stupid than he is hypocritical. He’s completely unaware of reality. He’s not malicious as much as he is incompetent. You can’t really be mad at someone for being dumb.

[@williechase1]

You’re probably one of the best sports journalist I’ve heard. Been watching you for a few years. And they fact you’re independent is even more impressive. You’ve build your own brand on your own. Much respect sir.

[@anthonysanders7160]

I agree completely.

[@levyvagas8643]

I am new to the channel . I wish all journalist attempted to be this thoughtful. Well done

[@zylee7]

Bro, that was the perfect take on the entire thing. Colin tries to play the victim, but he has been his worst enemy. No other player could ever get every NFL to give them a private workout, where you know he was guaranteed to be signed by someone. He throws it right in their faces with the utmost disrespect. He is begging now because the money from grifting off of racism claims is drying up. Flemlo is the most honest and fair dude on KZbin. You like most wanted dude to shine. He has turned his biggest supporters against him.

[@criticaljacques2237]

It still kinda conveniently leaves out the fact that Colin did not start his pivot to professional activist and all the publicity stunts until he'd ALREADY lost his starting job to Blaine Gabbart after a prolonged intra-seasonal regression that saw his on-field performance decline rapidly. In one of his last games as a starter, dude literally couldn't manage to complete a single pass UNTIL THE FOURTH QUARTER of a game that was already out of reach and in garbage time by that point. How can any objective person consider this an unimportant or otherwise minor detail in the whole "OMG Colin is bravely risking it all to stand up for his principles" media-driven narrative. It's all just so disingenuous. Colin was likely embarrassed and afraid of losing his multitude of lucrative endorsements. So he acted in a way that allowed him to feel important and victimized... which would also make him a lot of money outside of the league he was already playing his way out of. Pretty smart, but he could never have pulled it off without the media carrying his water and lionizing him as a civil rights icon. As an aside, it's worth noting that as impressive as his rookie campaign was... he also walked into as ideal a situation as a young QB could ever hope for. His team was absolutely stacked. The 49ers were already undefeated at 6-0 or maybe even 7-0 when Colin got his first start (after Alex Smith went down with an injury)... and they boasted the NFL's premier defense. Patrick Willis was in his prime, that D unit was as fearsome and effective as the LOB in Seattle was in its heyday! At the end of the day, Colin deserves a lot of credit for his performance that season... but the hype train got a little too excessive too soon. Once NFL defenses had a decent body of Colin's work at the pro level to study and analyze on tape in preparation for playing against him, it was all downhill for the new superstar. Colin's struggle to make the necessary adjustments, his inability to adapt to how NFL defenses were neutralizing him ultimately resulted in a precipitous decline in his on-field performance. People seem to have forgotten just how bad things had got by the end of his time in San Francisco. Colin was awful and grossly overpaid for what he was bringing to the table. Racism didn't have a damn thing to do with it... 🙄

[@zylee7]

@criticaljacques2237 I won't dispute much of what you said. Yes Colin had played himself out of the starting position. No I don't believe his intentions were even close to 100% pure, I don't believe he cared that much about improving life for many of the Black community. I also do not think he knew how much of a topic racism would become, especially after George Floyd's death. To say he knelt and his protests were all planned for him to get paid out millions of dollars for his stance on social justice is giving him too much credit. Prior to the COVID lockdowns and death of Floyd, there was no way for him to know what a huge topic that would become in our society. I'm not at all attacking you or your opinions. I am more just saying I disagree with one or two positions you have discussed.

[@Grandmas_Favorite]

@@zylee7I think Collin is smart. Smart in the sense that he could see what was starting to bubble. He had 3 surgeries in 2015 off season. He firsts requests a trade in February 2016 when Chip Kelly was brought on. He starts kneeling August 14th 2016 during preseason game… He sits for the first 3/4 games, then starts, getts benched week 13. I think he realized other teams weren’t ass interested in him as he thought, he saw the writing on the wall and pushed this infamous (mostly BS) narrative.

[@thek3289]

@@Grandmas_FavoriteHe’s definitely intelligent. He put a dent in the Shield. And Chucky’s lawyer was taking notes…

[@carljeffersonthegreasltets5849]

Finally SOMEONE TOLD THE TRUTH!!!

[@kayxon7213]

The journalism in these videos doesn’t go unnoticed bro. You really do your research 💪🏾

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

Its meaningless as nobody wants him in the league. Kae[pernick is RADIOACTIVE and the NFL and MOST fans have moved on. WHO CARES , WHOEVER CARED. They cut bait on this guy as he costs NFL franchises fans, etc. it isn't remotely uncomfortable. its simple BUY YOUR OWN TEAM AND HIRE WHOMEVER YOU WANT. It aint that hard - AND I AM BLACK.

[@raheemjenkins6110]

@@SuperOmnicronsj44I don’t think anyone liked Kap for his skills on the field. It’s what he did off the field. That being said. No one cares if he plays football in the nfl and I’m black😂😂😂

[@f1b0nacc1sequence7]

@@raheemjenkins6110 You make an excellent point, and if I may I will extend it. Kaepernick lived by his posturing, now he (or rather his career) has died by it.

[@samhansen6320]

​@@raheemjenkins6110i liked him for what he did in the NFL and didn't have a problem with him kneeling, nor the fact that he suffered consequences. This is America, everything comes with a punishment or price tag..... you wanna make a statement be prepared for the backlash. Was pissed that as made clear he was not interested in competeing to return to the starting role and silence some doubters and maybe give the niners life again, was pissed it distracted our starting safety immediately, pissed that is ruined an already grim looking season for the niners and was fed up with football shortly thereafter as it became a political cirus instead of professional football. The fact this idiot actually caused some level headed people to come to screaming matches and polarized certain groups as much as it did is nothing more than disappointing and scary. So eager to believe the tales we hear we'll ignore the reality we live in everyday. I'm white a USMC vet and a niners fan

[@CharlesInCharge47]

hes one of the best in sports media regardless of platform!

[@kingjacko302]

Literally the only person I trust on KZbin to give a nuanced take on the situation

[@TzUuup]

Nuanced? Nah I like flemlo work but he a leftists. He dont want to hear the fact that these black activists are in it for the money. Look at how many black activists turned millionaires playing the race card

[@adambonesaw3689]

Is PewDiePie

[@SonOfBaldo]

Cept when he blows the "success" of spring leagues way higher than they really were. Its like hes on the XFL pay roll. Ratings from both leagues stsrted low and only dropped each week. Theres no sponsorship money, no tv money, no merch money. To call the leagues a success is outright lying. At least he stopped talking about how XFL players coukd start in the NFL like he was during the season. Even the best player in the XFL is 3rd string at best in the NFL.

[@1972vulture]

​@@SonOfBaldoI dunno. Spring football is good...if you like football. Not every NFL fan does, or even has to.

[@12thMandalorian]

when FlemLo talks. we listen

[@huntersullivan66]

Bro… I’m just telling you. You are my favorite KZbinr you speak from the heart… I don’t ever want you to feel like what you post is not on the algorithm… You make a difference in peoples lives by doing what you do. I’ve been a subscriber for longer than I can ever say. I 100% stand by you doing what you love… At this point you can make whatever videos you want and I’m still gonna follow you because it’s you. Live your best life man.

[@Nohndl]

How has he made a difference in your life?

[@beautifullovechannel]

100❤

[@dariusdafigga]

Yeah what difference has he made in your life 🤨

[@levyvagas8643]

I don’t think he has to justify his feelings. We all influence people every day in a little ways with our actions.

[@waffles5433]

The kneeling did ultimately kill his career, but we can’t act like it wasn’t already on the decline. Prior to 2016 he began to suffer a series of injuries, he started to get figured out by defenses and wasn’t as effective (even before San Fran lost a lot of key players) and he had even lost his job to Blaine Gabbert at one point. On top of that there were also reports coming out that he rarely studied game film. So you have a player who doesn’t read defenses well, is getting older with more injuries piling up, desires a large salary, doesn’t show much interest in attempting to adapt or improve his game, and is highly polarizing. The kneeling sealed his fate and was the last straw, but he very likely would have been out of the league within the next couple years anyway. The NFL has shown they don’t care about much as long as you can play football, Eric Reid was kneeling right by his side and he managed to find work after 2016. Kap was a talented football player, but his talent level didn’t outweigh the controversial or financial aspects for teams

[@johnbradbury8610]

he also got 50 million dollars from Nike for kneeling. Nike of course uses sweatshop labor. He is no civil rights worker. he is what would happen if Kanye was a quarterback

[@darthsilversith667]

I wouldn’t even go as far as to say he was a talented player. He had 1-2 good years because he had all stars around him everywhere and a system built around him.. but after defenses figured him out and adjusted.. he went bust. A talented player can adjust how they play to stay relevant.. he was basically a one hit wonder and then cried when his 15 minutes was over.

[@chonzen1764]

49ers have lucked out when it comes to young QBs in the draft. Now again they are in the same situation with Purdy. Its easy to have an elite team when your QB is on their rookie deal. As soon as Kap got the big money contract in 2014 the team went down hill fast because they had to jettison a lot of the parts to get under the salary cap. The biggest loss was the Ageless One Frank Gore. So much of Kap's production was because of Frank Gore. All of Kap's running was option and almost all of the passing game was play action. As soon as the other threat became Carlos Hyde defenses didn't have any trouble shutting down Kap.

[@mr.miyagi5212]

Agreed

[@jamesmcgee3645]

old age gets everybody

[@Hablonoenlgles]

Flemlo might not be the sports KZbinr I go to for a laugh, but man he puts, in my opinion, the highest effort and quality videos out there. Much respect 💯

[@187mrsmith]

This is why people got to stop mistaken athletes and celebrities as people of importance when they're really not!

[@thegreatsun6571]

This is the best take.

[@shadowmenace1672]

I’m a huge J.Cole fan but wasn’t a fan of him promoting Kap. It’s clear that man doesn’t even want to play

[@SkunkApe407]

​@@shadowmenace1672I don't blame Jermaine. He got played like the rest of us. J has always been on the Black Empowerment bus, so I can't hold it against him for thinking Kap was an ally, instead of a grifter.

[@blakeharris58]

@@shadowmenace1672whether he wants to play or not. Most of the owners were like “J who?”

[@BossHogg81]

Facts

[@Decker1605]

I love coming to this channel...so many thought provoking topics...or just well researched stories...I learn something new in every video put out. Thanks for the content

[@dustinwood7999]

Not so much about CK, but the value of thought and the “long ball” mentality you put out in this video, I’m all for it. It’s why I watch you, thank you FlemLo.

[@unc54]

Maybe I'm cynical and maybe he might have once had good intentions but I always felt like he co-opted a movement for his own glory. I remember stumbling upon his Twitter during height of BLM around 2020 and 90% of the tweets was just self-promotional material for his merchandise. Just a lot of things didn't add up with Kaepernick for me to feel comfortable supporting him.

[@troybaxter]

I feel the same way. I always saw his kneeling and statements to be an excuse for his inevitable departure from the league. He wanted an excuse to claim he was being blackballed, when the reality was that he was figured out and on the decline.

[@briancrawford69]

The movement was based on lies to begin with

[@TheForbiddenOne55]

I saw that too. He ran with that shit. The afro stuff was way too much 😂. It just came off as him performing a bit that he didn't write, doing it for gain rather than a real cause.

[@Trash2000s]

Kaep was CAP

[@BigAjia]

The height of BLM was 2015-2017. 2020 was the George Floyd pandemic era

[@Mike-hp2dd]

Kap's record is 28-30 as a starter. His 2013 12-4 record was only the 2nd out of 6 that he played over .500. 5-2 in 2012. (and they had Frank Gore at RB, Vernon Davis at TE, Joe Staley at LT, and Mike Iupati at G - all 1st team Pro-Bowlers in '13). 2015? 2-6. 2016? 1-10. In 2017 the Ravens were going to offer him a backup role to Flacco, but then Kap's girlfriend went on Twitter - and according to Ray Lewis - compared owner Steve Biscotti to a slave owner, and Lewis his slave - so Baltimore decided to 86 the offer.

[@samcalderas870]

Ironically enough, his hacktavist girlfriend is gonna bounce, the moment Colin's checks bounce.

[@chucknorris277]

Everyone overlooks the facts. Kap got figured out by the defensive coordinators. He didn't adapt his game... he got dominated. Lost his job.

[@beardedbronco]

Not to forget the Denver Broncos offered a trade deal for him and he turned it down

[@who-iz-joe]

And 2014 he struggled as a thrower. Harbaugh tried to make him a pocket passer and failed! 9ers signed Stevie Johnson , brought back Brandon Lloyd. We had weapons and Craperknick still completed 55% of his pass. And he lost his job to Blaine gabbert in 2016. Trash

[@starastro4591]

Why did you skip 2014

[@brennanapostolo7870]

Been following quite a bit of your stuff for a few years now but this is my first time leaving a comment. I just want to thank you for all of the time, effort & research you put into your videos - it’s very apparent that you are passionate about what you do. Thank You!

[@jessetrapp8949]

Flem don't ever stop being you brother. You are one of the realest on the Internet. Mad respect to you for your transparency and honesty. I know I'll be watching as long as you keep creating

[@Mr.Edwards233]

I've always questioned his stance, his whole motive. It was funny that while he was a starting QB and the face of Beats and numerous commercials, still didn't hear him talk about this passionately. The moment he lost his starting job, he all of a sudden became very social conscience. When I asked a group of sport reporters their opinion on Colin, they were very hesitant to touch that topic. Then he turned on his parents out of nowhere, this seemed off to me, seemed like he wanted to remain relevant. I constantly said, at some point, the world will see if he was real on his stance.

[@nBUMBA]

This. This right here

[@geebee6010]

thank you. and he's not one of "us" .

[@adriansierra751]

His goal is money. Everyone got fiddled. What a great video Flem. You have gift.

[@john_doe_smith]

He could have gotten plenty of money playing. His goal was to make a political and or social statement. However, he decided that he wanted to take to eat the cake and take it home and it doesn’t work like that. He needs to forget about playing football again and move on with his life.

[@HNiCDuke]

What makes you think his goal was money? Are you hus agent? Let's talk about the initial message

[@john_doe_smith]

@@HNiCDuke def not about money. He wanted to use his profile as a NFL QB to do social advocacy but up to this day refuses to be willing to deal with the consequences.

[@RIS3N1]

​@john_doe_smith Let's be honest, he got way more money with brand deals for his politics than he would've in the league. His play was average at best, he was on his way into a backup spot.

[@HNiCDuke]

@@john_doe_smith nd what's the consequences?

[@korbinsworld24]

Thank you for being honest. One thing all of us need more of that would change the world is grace. Show grace when someone wrongs you, show grace when someone says something you don't agree with, show grace when you start to feel frustrated. We have all made mistakes, and we all will fail. Showing grace gives us the opportunity worship God in the face of evil.

[@kylesoriano8919]

I appreciate you flem…feels like an older brother or uncle givin advice everytime I tune in. Keep up the good work

[@dericmederos1514]

big props for making a video on this topic. No one can ever say FlemLo doesn't dive deep with his content. Keep it up

[@2iggy_]

It’s crazy how people actually believed this dude from the beginning. Y’all fall for what you WANT him to be instead of what he really is.

[@joleaneshmoleane8358]

Well said!

[@SuperOmnicronsj44]

a CORPORATE SHILL FOR NIKE. That's what you failed to mention .

[@rondoughhowell6442]

Well people still believe in Trump and BS lies so what

[@redriderbbgun8018]

@@rondoughhowell6442Lemme guess...you believe the b.s. Joe Biden dishes

[@kaiokeng9840]

You are absolutely right. People need to just stop it with this phony.

[@kimovincent1972]

Thank you Flem! You speak truth without worrying about feelings.

[@beyondthefamecelebritystories]

I'm Glad Somebody said it 💯

[@joleaneshmoleane8358]

He’s the definition of a grifter. It’s so obvious that I can’t believe anyone ever thought this man was sincere and thinking for himself. He’s an empty vessel that someone (some activists) were able to use like a tool. He’s definitely set the whole movement back. He’s also not aware of this. He actually sees himself completely different than the way he’s being perceived by a truly informed and unemotional majority of people. But I’m not surprised. Every single person who’s tried to use their platform for activism, ESPECIALLY anything related to race, ALWAYS bombs in the end and does more damage than they do good. This is just how it goes. Literally every single time.

[@samhansen6320]

Speak your mind on your TIME and DIME not on MINE. (From employers and customers standpoint) I value how you breakdown a defense not how you see America.

[@gkneppy6474]

Like I said, he destroyed his career all on his own!

[@wzg8804]

He's also a Communist too

[@samhansen6320]

@@wzg8804 dude stop. Funny and good try to stir it up but stop

[@PeoplesChampion9050]

Which means what?

[@tommyfraz.]

I started questioning his intentions, when he turned down the Seahawks offer to come in and try for a backup spot; then when his GF trashed the Ravens. Almost all the other players that kneeled, were still in the league too. The initial message was on point and important, but there is undoubtedly some self fulfilling prophecy when it came to being black-balled. It was similar to Tebow, there was so much extra that came with signing them, no one wanted to sign them; even if they could still play. Appreciate the honest heart to heart on this Flemlo. You still the GOAT.

[@LowlyDegenerate]

I was just thinking about that similarity to Tebow. Both guys had an absolute media circus following them around, reporting on their every word and every move and making unfounded speculations about them as players, them as people, and the teams they were on. After a certain point, an organization, any type of organization, isn't going to take a chance on you if what you offer, in this case your playing ability, isn't worth the baggage that you bring along

[@DudeItsSpencer]

Mad respect for always delivering the most sound content 💯

[@TXnavyman1]

I always love your content. Well put together and solid voice

[@f1b0nacc1sequence7]

As I expected, this was an intelligent, reasoned, thoughtful discussion of a topic where there is little of that to be experienced. I don't agree with everything that you have to say, but your presentation and analysis was entirely laudable. Thank you for an excellent contribution

[@footballwins32]

Kaepernick made a good career decision, whether that was his goal or not. He was on his way out of the NFL and he was able to make a similar amount of money while becoming much more famous.

[@joleaneshmoleane8358]

Exactly! He’s just a normal ol grifter. The people I’m disappointed in, the people I cringe for are the ones who believed this guy was “carrying a torch”. Doesn’t everyone know that everything is fake now? “Fake until proven gay”? That’s our reality now, but I feel like people keep forgetting this.

[@slayermill8621]

Race grifting is a growing career field these days, and he jumped on board at the right time.

[@dylanTOP5ALIVE]

Choosing monetary gains and fame over self respect is how a million good guys became bad guys in disney pixar movies...but congrats on selling the soul

[@TzUuup]

​@@joleaneshmoleane8358flemlo fell for it

[@thepeopleschamp9076]

@@joleaneshmoleane8358 Bro, you're doing far too much in the comments. Seriously dude, WTF is wrong with you.

[@dirtyhiggins5484]

Yo Flem I just want to thank you for your videos. My son who is 14 watches your videos and I think you are doing a good job inspiring him to think about things objectively. Thank you for being a good example of how we should learn from our mistakes and to step back and look at the whole picture.

[@HussainAl--Khalil]

You doing a great job on these thought provoking vids bruh. Much appreciated.

[@barryt4455]

Kaepernick's only plan was to draw attention to a third-stringer looking for a contract from anyone who'd give him one. But, as always, an excellent breakdown of the situation

[@cincyplayer11]

Bingo. Flemlo always does amazing work though.

[@JB1717]

Yeah love flemlo but couldn’t even get past the opening because he’s already wrong about what that trash exQB was and is all about!

[@curronwilliams]

Colin went into Miami, FL and praised Fidel Castro. His original protest became irrelevant after that fact.

[@lrodrigues7488]

So uh... do you ever ask yourself why Cuba had a revolution? Or do you think it was just a bunch of jealous peasants stealing from the hard working rich 😅😅😅

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

Yep. Nobody likes a communist.

[@LowlyDegenerate]

Ooh that's...not a good look. Like read the room bro, a bunch of your audience literally fled from Castro's regime. Probably not a great idea. Like saying that Austrian painter guy had some good points at synagogue

[@ericstanford4117]

And what was the problem with Castro???

[@LowlyDegenerate]

@@ericstanford4117 I dunno, why don't we go to Miami, get some sun, and ask some of the old timers that fled from Castro what the problem was

[@leecee9528]

Flemo been following you since 2019... you a HOFer in the KZbin industry. Great content and transparency much respect from East Oakland

[@kennayres6132]

Yo Flem, I'm older dude living in the Philly area, I been watching and subed to you for about 5 or 6 yrs. Every time I want the straight dope on something goin on in the NFL or with a player...I simply dial u up. Me and my Gen X brothers got u tuned in. Love the way you present the topic from a neutral stance and break down every side of a story. Keep doin your thing Flem, Eagle fans b riding with ya.

[@jeremyseaton3314]

Kap is a professional martyr. He doesn't honestly want an opportunity. He wants to play the martyr.

[@LowlyDegenerate]

I was always hoping that wasn't the case, that the guy, while not top tier, still had the talent to start on a rebuilding team or back someone up and that he wanted to get back to the league and try to change the issues within the league that he saw. But after that "tryout" stunt that he did a couple years ago, I just couldn't believe that anymore

[@nBUMBA]

@@LowlyDegeneratethe writing was on the wall from the beginning. Dude’s just a narcissist

[@leeseanlewis7453]

A martyr doesn’t get paid millions of dollars. He’s not a martyr in the slightest bit

[@jeremyseaton3314]

@@leeseanlewis7453 A true martyr isn't a professional either.

[@tonys302]

@@LowlyDegenerate Check the facts! The league wanted Colin to sign a waiver to participate in their workout. His legal team advised him not to sign the waiver and the two parties could not agree to the terms of the workout agreement. That's why the league workout did not happen. Colin filed a grievance via the NFLPA alleging the owners colluded to keep him out of the league. The owners settled the grievance. If the allegations were not true, why did the owners settle?

[@ncaaisbiased]

What frustrates me more than anything is that he refuses to vote, at least as far as what I recall. He sat it out in 2016, basically demanding change but like many people he intentionally sat it out. How can you expect anything to change for the better if you don't fully participate? Sitting around waiting for "perfection" to fall out of the sky and into your lap is not going help you nor is it going to help anyone else.

[@LordoftheTHOTs]

Vote for who tho?? The only options are Sleepy joe or trump.

[@jojijoestar7233]

@@LordoftheTHOTsBack then it was either Trump or Clinton

[@mate2nice]

What’s that got to do with anything 🙄😂

[@battlemastermack6730]

When you vote, you don't have to vote for the two party main candidates. You can just vote the rest of your ballot (including the local elections). I can understand not liking the presidential options but ignoring your local and state elections is crazy since those elections affect you the most.

[@Dre2Dee2]

Kaepnerick doesnt vote for the same reason the Joker doesn't "Do I look like I have a PLAN?!"

[@jefftimms328]

This is the best football KZbin or podcast out there. The content is so well presented and researched that I can't tell you how much I enjoy your stuff Flemlo, you are so refreshing.

[@jrtate1123]

I believe men like Malcom and Martin knew they had to go all in and could lose their lives over what they believed in, but when Colin lost his entire life/career was a shell shocker and he realized he didn’t have it in him. Shit 99.99% of people! Great video Flem 💪🏽

[@srami004]

You summed it up perfectly: "Communicate effectively." Didn't do a good job in handling the backlash in terms of being called a Communist or a Socialist. He didn't have a long term plan, let alone resources. The ongoing problem with multiple movements is how do you make your message stick? How do you come across as someone who is not only well versed, but know how to handle detractors... Just a summary.

[@Dre2Dee2]

Kaepernick never had a plan. Anger is not a plan.

[@jonathanphipps9607]

As an actual communist/socialist... I always found it laughable and ridiculous when ppl said he was one!! The dude is ridiculous himself... and has no real doctrine or plan. Just chasing a camera and check. It takes a special type of fool to alienate and anger ppl from the entire spectrum of socioeconomic political theory.

[@BUGBYTE_]

Colin was on the downside of his career. He tried to exploit people's emotions to prolong it. This had good and bad results. He made money but ended his football career. He became too much of a distraction and polarizing figure. He had good intentions and overplayed his hand. He's been out of the NFL too long. Besides I don't think he actually wants to play because he would have just been exposed as not being that good anymore and his whole agenda would be wrecked.

[@ookie218]

Love bro! I ain't know u were hip to battle rap 💪🏽💯

[@phillipjenkins8728]

All truths. Preciate you keeping it, REAL fam. I could say so much more, but you pretty much nailed it. Love what you do, and I will continue to support you.

[@LateForWorkYouTube]

“Why have a channel if you’re not gonna speak on this stuff” appreciate you and your opinions! Always genuine and respectful 👊🏼🔥

[@187mrsmith]

I totally forgot about that where he actually had a chance and all the teams we're gonna show up and then he switched it to a different location and then made some meaningless speech that really said nothing he's been contradicting himself away too long I used to be one of those people that supported him in the beginning and then it just became tired

[@o.gparamount3099]

💯🎯 the game wasn't important to him cuz he was gettin endorsement money but now that money dryin up and he ready to put them chains back on🙄

[@187mrsmith]

@@o.gparamount3099 100% agree You can't call something a slave plant and then wanna go back there and play that literally contradicts itself an shows it was all about 💰

[@kodysemke3672]

Watched most of your videos over the years, keep killing it ! your work is awesome !

[@tornwars]

Thank you for being open with your audience & willing to grow. Love your approach with these heavier topics. The bit about putting your strong opinions under a microscope was hella wise, I’m gonna need to steal that one my guy 😂

[@ronharvey8442]

Your growth is absolutely phenomenal. I have always appreciated your videos, but have admired that your personal growth was even greater than your video and subject matter growth. Very few people have such personal development in a lifetime. If you do not do so currently, please be sure to find a way to display these traits through coaching, mentoring, big brother program, youth group volunteer......something brother. This world desperately needs more men in positions that impressionable youth can be around

[@Jeice612]

Been watching you for years on my TV, signed into my phone so I can comment this is a really important video, you being a unbiased source is invaluable in todays world💯

[@chrispicou1885]

Thank you for this one bro, your content is always the realist

[@MrZwhitt2]

Flem consistently dropping the best videos! Appreciate all your work you do to tell the truth and entertain us

[@scottsamu2614]

You do a thorough job and are extremely gifted in the way you deliver information.

[@matthewwarwick8343]

Flem Lo is the realest out there and we love you for that bro!

[@johnbellfield12]

My man, your videos have so much substance. Respect !

[@masonantram]

For what it's worth, I think we're seeing some of your best content right now. The changes you've made, the open/close, transitions, etc. I like the vibe. Keep doing you.

[@chicksdigthestutter]

When it comes to him playing these days, the only problem I have is that he hasn’t played in a decade. What other QB would we be talking about coming back to the NFL who hasn’t played in 10 years?

[@adambonesaw3689]

Especially one that averaged 190 yards per game and 1 TD on 59% completion over his last 2 years

[@pokernightcoordinator6766]

I think your view that Kap didn't have a plan when he began his protest is on point. I won't bother with specifics, but his original protest had incredible potential and his actions afterwards discredited himself. :(

[@alcawmk]

Excellent! Once again brotha, you don't miss! Love your content!

[@slickmick7114]

Preciate you taking time to share your opinion on this flem. From a football fan, I’d be pumped to see Colin play anywhere. I think almost everyone wants to know if he’s still got it.

[@christianschmidt95]

The problem that I have with kap is that he never wanted to evolve as quarterback. And I remember in 2015 he started to decline and he seems like he was ok with it. Before all the stuff kneeling stuff. And I remember he also wore a Miami Dolphins hat one night in the offseason and Colin cowherd called him out about it.

[@kikiki4592]

He wore that cap and a jersey, on the day the 49'rs gave him his extension, a total slap in the face to the team. He lost me that day.

[@christianschmidt95]

@@kikiki4592 damn i didn’t know that happen on the same day. Thanks for sharing that info.

[@davester1970]

When you are having a problem with beating out Blaine Gabbart as the starting QB for a bad 2-14 49er team, you are pretty much done.

[@calibuzz_]

Let me refresh your memory. Kap took a team friendly deal with the promise that the team would keep all of their top players to make another run. Once kap signed, they immediately got rid of our top 2 receivers (crabtree & Boldin), our RB (Frank Gore), our tight end (Vernon Davis), our fullback (Bruce Miller) & 5 of our league best offensive lineman (Joe looney, Adam Snyder, Mike Iupati, Alex Boone, Johnathan Goodwin), on defense Patrick willis retired, bowman was out because of a leg injury & our star rookie linebacker Borland retired after one year and to top it off we lost our coach Jim Harbaugh. No qb or team was gonna perform good after all of that plus Kap was injured and required surgery in 2015. The whole organization was bad.

[@kikiki4592]

@@calibuzz_ So, cream rises to the top, before the knee, his play had also fell off, he only deserved a team friendly deal, the market wasn't good for any QB that was avail, most good teams had their guy, and the teams who needed one, were not for the most part willing to over pay for a rebound guy, nor wanting to re-arrange an offense for his skill set. He had the talent, yet he never took it next level. Denver tried to get him to come their, but he wouldnt go, instead they got a broken down Manning and won, something he could of done, easily and then had the whole world by the hands. He didnt deserve the first blackballing at all, he deserved a 2cd chance, yet after the settlement and the slavery shit, not to mention his age. It is over for the guy, he's gonna be alright.

[@hoopaswagg]

Is someone gonna finally say it? He wasn't that good when he did it and he is not good now.

[@2iggy_]

Shid, people been saying it. The minions just swore we were hating. He was garbage.

[@MikeyDaRed]

Nah y’all some haters lmfao

[@trell019]

Was he not that good or was he not the QB for that system remember chip didn't want him!!!! He is a run 1st offensive QB

[@mynameisntpatrick1476]

He was good enough to get a roster spot. There were enough garbage QBs to justify giving him another chance. But flemlo is right. That "workout" photo-op showed he didnt really want to come back.

[@Thanoshadapoint]

Finally? It’s been the same talking points from all sides for years.

[@joefyke4868]

One million subs coming soon!! You deserve it!

[@reddittoss2112]

Followed your work for years, appreciate you

[@619Eljin]

He’s out of pocket like a naked bootleg! Flem dropping bars

[@LowlyDegenerate]

Dude I died when I heard that lol

[@leetheleo9602]

I think the support he got from taking a knee went to his head and he sees himself in the same light as iconic people like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King. He's just dug himself into such a hole, he can't get out of it.

[@o.gparamount3099]

He was ⛽️'dup by all the gullible over-emotional dumbass sheep and they made him feel like their shepherd

[@TEAMWRIGHTEOUS]

Bro, you're one of the best to ever do it. And I don't always get to catch all of your content. Sometimes that's just life for us. And you have 900k subscribers. So don't sweat it when it don't go great. But I also get it too. You want to continue growing so you can continue doing what you love. But just keep doing what you've been doing, and I think your channel will continue to grow. Sometimes as creators we look to think outside the box and build our fanbase, but once you get to a certain level, you almost just have to stick with it, or quit altogether. Because the ones you have now are here because they like what you've always done. You got this bro. Never stop doing what you do. We love your way of telling a story.

[@LowlyDegenerate]

Didnt want to watch another Kap video, but saw it was Flem and just had to know your thoughts. Fantastic and level headed as always

[@jeremybamgbade]

Confirmed he was a clown when he called the NFL a slave league but then started begging to get a chance to play again. Like cmon bro 😂

[@paulhermis6395]

I like Kap! I am a Kap fan! However, he does not want to play. He could have easily gone to Canada a long time ago or to any of the 2 Spring Leagues. He could have been the biggest name in the XFL in its' 1st season!

[@charlesrivera4271]

Bro I love how you how you show that you have had to reflect on things that you had a tug of war with when it comes to hiw you put out your content and the content you put out I really enjoy and see the really in it and the facts that you research and take the time to make sure you are getting things right or not put them out I hope you have continued success in your journey and I have mad love and respect for what you do

[@majorphenom1]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾 Prayers out for Colin 🕊️

[@ZekeDesTV]

Been waiting on this thank FlemLo‼️

[@dalegribblebountyhunter59]

It's rather clear he does not want to play football. Instead, he wants to be at the forefront of attention. He's had how many offers to play football with how many leagues now? The AAF, the XFL, and I'm sure the USFL kicked the idea around, but whaddya know, he wanted 20 million to play in leagues where the league was barely worth that. He wants money and attention, and that's it. He has no desire to play

[@288deuce6]

Idk what Flem went to school for. But this is journalism at its purest form.

[@encognitusmaximus7598]

FlemLooooooooooo!! Appreciate you being you sir.

[@juliancoleman7529]

Good video. I believe this is a good example of why athletes/entertainers aren’t t who we should follow for political issues. For a political movement to be successful it needs people involved that have an expertise in policy. The same way your doctor needs to have studied medicine, your lawyer to be well versed in law etc. Expecting someone who’s spent most of their time perfecting a sports craft to be a thorough leader is foolish on our parts. There’s plenty of folks/ grassroots movements out there that are doing the ground level work on a daily basis that athletes and entertainers aren’t capable of. They haven’t put the time in. Historically athletes/entertainers roles have been to fund the movement and refer fans/media to the movements leaders i.e Bill Russell, Ali, Kareem. They always made a point to reference the movement they were apart of. Athletes now days seem to be taking a more individual approach to political issues. Stop looking to athletes for political knowledge. They’re experts at their sport not politics.

[@EJD339]

I just hate this worship culture. People do the same stuff with politicians like AOC and Trump. I don't know why people can't just have certain beliefs and support them instead of blindly supporting people.

[@lampini]

Kaepernick had a few successful years but when he made his statement people forget he was a backup on his way out of the NFL. That what the people who think he’s being black listed from the NFL don’t understand. A team has no benefit from signing him because if they do he’s A.) most likely going to be a backup and B.) is going to get a lot of unnecessary media attention asking “why don’t you put him in? He should play.” And it’s going to be incredibly distracting for a team trying to win football games. All for a QB who probably isn’t very good to begin with

[@JosephCantu-qq1yr]

Great video. F the algorithm keep making the vids you want to make. You are doing fantastic.

[@joelman1989]

Every video I watch from you I’m more and more impressed.

[@aR0ttenBANANA]

It sucks but my assessment of his situation has basically not changed, he keeps contradicting himself which takes away so much from his points that it’s very hard to actually believe in him. It sucks but sometimes you just don’t have the answers.

[@slayermill8621]

It takes nothing away from his points, it actually proves them. He's like all race grifters. He finds victimhood where it doesn't exist for a paycheck. Nothing more or less.

[@slimmdusty8809]

Because he isn’t a good person

[@TzUuup]

Because there aren't any answers. He's just capitalizing on the activism like all the other grifters did. Look at the best one al Sharpton. He's mad a fortune off of it

[@o.gparamount3099]

​@@TzUuup just like the grifters who ran blm, all a shameful scam,

[@BigMoneySonny]

Been waiting on this FlemLo !!

[@musicmakelightning]

Dude your work is appreciated. Thanks for your 8 years. You have a quality product. I know it takes a ton of work to produce. Love your channel. Hope you don't get too tired. Remember to rest now and then.

[@Kstang09]

Killin' it, as per usual, Flem.

[@darolddgrant]

I respect what you do. You tell the whole story.

[@dontagordon8625]

It would’ve been cool to see him back in uniform at first, but the way he’s gone about things has been way to extra. He’s made out the reason the NFL won’t take him back to be something that it’s not (or at least over magnified it). The harsh reality is he’s probably just not good enough to be in the league anymore.

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

It’s one thing to be old. It’s another to be old and not have played in almost a decade.

[@LowlyDegenerate]

That's where I'm at as well. He was already sliding down on depth charts once he didn't have a team full of pro bowlers before he started his protesting. The unfortunate truth was that, as a player, he wasn't able to elevate his teammates and bring them to the next level, which is what you need to be able to do as a starting franchise QB. He was already on his way out because he couldn't do that and couldn't adapt to teams figuring out how to defend against him without top tier talent. Once the media circus came around him, it was over

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Colin was drafted to a 49ers team that was making positive moves in upper management. In coaching. In draft selections and as an entire organization. Jim Harbaugh saw Colin's athletic traits and drafted him as a possible future starting QB. Once Alex Smith was injured, Colin did what was expected of him AND some. With a solid defense. Great special teams and well rounded offense. Jim made the decision to continue starting Colin over the now medically cleared Alex Smith. While the media was gushing over Colin's performance in the playoffs and super bowl loss. Colin allowed his ego to get the better of him. He spent less time developing his skills that he lacked and focused on his brand. He insisted on lifting in the gym. Doing comercials and wearing beats headphones. He began his steady decline in on the field performance. Every season his win/loss record got worse. His personal stats became worse. The the point he was benched and replaced by other QBs. Only after Colin became the back up did his protests start. Only after his politically motivated gf filled his head full of racial injustice SJW propaganda, did Colin Kapernick begin his grift. A grift that lead to his lucrative Nike contract. His settlement against the NFL and his documentary. Colin decided to make money as a professional victim. Not a professional quarterback.

[@baconmumblesbaconcrunched181]

Thank you femlo. Hearing you speak your mind is enlightening. Dope video. Wish Kaep situation would come to a solution

[@bradleydennis1263]

I can't lie, this went the route that I so wanted to hear but wasnt sure if you were gonna let it be known. Thank you so much for dropping gems on folks

[@MrNeutralizer]

He settled with the NFL too. Like wth? That's actually when I got upset with him. If he believe they colluded, fight this go to court and go to discovery and let's see what discovery unveils. If you're an activist you don't take a bribe or settle from the folks you're fighting against, especially if those people are screwing you unjustly. And yes, the slave thing was whack AF in this context.

[@kalani59]

Always love your content bro, but this has to be one of your best. Every statement is coherent and well organized and it really shows what a smart dude you are.

[@EsotericSyncretism]

At this point, if he really wanted to play he would have played somewhere. He has nothing to gain and everything to lose by trying to get back in.

[@jah2827]

I have to say, I supported Kaep all the way until his 2019 tryout at the high school field, televised. That was his biggest misstep. Made me rethink what he did before also

[@guruhood4795]

Healthy dialogue on this one !!!! Thanks For the insight

[@jewittm]

Very smart and well thought through Flemlo.

[@187mrsmith]

I agree wit u when he 1st started out it was courageous & maybe he had honorable intentions but then he got involved with some people that realized hey we can use this man for our cause while getting him to do what we want and make him think it's in his best interest and in all reality those people didn't really care about the political view they was looking at it like hey how can we further our cause make 💰 and get that attention on our business ventures While trying to make it seem like we're trying to further this political cause of people being treated unjustly by the police It sounded good in the beginning almost too good But then he got his 💰 an he didn't feel as strongly or go as hard 4 the cause He would occasionally start up some controversy whenever a new job became available even after he got a settlement which to me makes no sense why u would want to play for a league that supports all these things that you're against if it was really about the cause and not just about the 💰 So maybe in the beginning it was honorable and he had good intentions but he didn't finish that way!

[@ayooo9770]

It's hard to find rational thinking and unbiased analysis these days. Two thumbs up!

[@vancewilliams8101]

I have to give you your flowers on this video. It was honest and unbiased. Great work.

[@jimmynickelz]

Please read Thomas Sowell

[@Tony-723]

He destroys the media narrative

[@johnzaun1144]

Flem I love ya brother but he was the definition of a "one hit wonder" ... he had a couple good years, but he struggled to get the ball out quickly enough to be effective in most of the systems that made best use of his abilities. That running stuff is common now, it wasn't then so it definitely bought his team a lot of extra yardage and wins. But overall he just wasn't very good of a QB. And his kneeling? Sorry, but had he not done that, he would have been cut a year earlier. Kneeling out of spite cause he lost his job then claiming it is for social justice made it impossible for the team to cut him without looking like racist D-bags. Kneeling that game then claiming social justice - maybe it was, maybe it wasn't - made him more money in that last contract year than he stood to make otherwise. It was a hell of a smart move for a QB who's writing was already on the wall of a sky high ascension then a ton of bricks descension of a career that had nothing to do about race. His career was done before he knelt. Kneeling not only kept his team from being able to cut him and save cap space without looking like racist jerks, it made every other team out there have to think twice before signing him in case he tried something else just as shoddy to keep from getting cut. Plus the distractions it'd bring to camp. Then every interception the starter throws the news papers would be barking that Colin isn't being put in because coach XYZ is racist. It was a lose-lose. His career was already over, he blacklisted himself by backing his team into a corner when it served them best to cut him just so he could make his last contract years worth of money, and made every other team scared of signing him. Hell even the XFL and USFL were scared to touch that one and they could have used the publicity. The man did it to himself. As for the social justice message....one can agree with the message but still disagree with the delivery of said message.