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After much drama, Colin Kaepernick’s workout finally came to fruition.
On Saturday afternoon, Kaepernick abruptly decided to change locations of his workout in Atlanta after he claims the NFL wouldn’t allow him to have media present and tried to get him sign an “unusual” liability waiver.
Colin Kaepernick’s workout at the Falcons’ training facility at 3 pm is off; his workout now will be at another Atlanta location at 4 pm today.
Here is the official announcement: pic.twitter.com/d9dIfJSbY3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 16, 2019
A few things triggered the move of the Kaepernick workout:
1.) There was a significant problem with the type of waiver #NFL requested. Kaepernick agreed to sign a normal Pro Day injury waiver. NFL asked for a more complex waiver with clauses about non-guarantees of employment.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) November 16, 2019
2.) Kaepernick’s camp requested to tape the workout alongside the #NFL’s crew. They didn’t trust the NFL being the only ones with the tape. Kaepernick wanted it taped and released in its entirety to teams and the public after the workout. The NFL refused to allow them to tape it.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) November 16, 2019
3.) When #NFL refused to allow Kaepernick to tape the workout and control their own copy, Kaepernick asked that media be allowed into the workout to view/record the session. NFL said no. That’s when Kaepernick felt the league refused to be transparent and asked to change venues.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) November 16, 2019
Kaepernick showed up to the new venue with Bruce Ellington, Eric Reid, Brice Butler, Ari Werts, Jordan Veasy to catch for him.
During the workout, Kaepernick showed OFF his mobility with quick rollout plays and arm strength as he threw several deep passes to his receivers
Nice throw off the roll out for Kaep. pic.twitter.com/xQ2FH0zFNt
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) November 16, 2019
Kaep deep ball. pic.twitter.com/za6mFe1pQ9
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) November 16, 2019
Kaep's best throw so far, deep pass strike…gets cheers from the crowd pic.twitter.com/wwfdVe7uPZ
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) November 16, 2019
Kaep deep strike, perfectly placed. pic.twitter.com/NMYs6fgG2v
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) November 16, 2019
Kaep's final pass..pump fake, deep throw….workout over. pic.twitter.com/CDdyFQvZ2x
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) November 16, 2019
After the workout was over Kaepernick reportedly told the scouts to tell their owners “to stop being scared”.
Kaepernick thanks scouts from Washington, New York Jets and Kansas City and says: “When you go back, tell your owners to stop being scared.” pic.twitter.com/UMLSrIcn09
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) November 16, 2019
Apparently, one NFL executive was impressed with Kaepernick’s workout and told Adam Schefter Kaep’s arm talent is “elite”
After today’s workout in Atlanta, an NFL executive at Colin Kaepernick’s throwing session said his arm talent is “elite” and is the same as when he came out of college. He said that Kaepernick threw the ball well.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 16, 2019