I must say I've softened my thoughts on him a lot.
The initial sitting I thought was pretty bad.
But I read a couple articles about how he talked to another player who was a veteran, and that player suggested taking a knee was more respectful while still making the point. And he changed his approach.
Lately I've read a few things on stuff he's doing to help people, and help the causes he supports. And it's not just little donations or spending some PR time.
That's pretty impressive from a player with a very uncertain future as a football player. Most I think would back off a lot to keep the multi million a year potential. I have to respect that he doesn't seem to have changed.
Now whether he's all that good at QB, and isn't replaceable by some random kid on a rookie contract is a totally open question. I do think there's a good chance that he could come back if he had the right coach and team. So many of the talented guys who falter seem to falter because they're stuck in a situation that doesn't play well to their abilities.
Steve B
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