The Jets, who are still in the process of recovering from the Rodgers debacle, may not be in the mood for additional theatricality. For the moment, let us entertain a hypothetical. Suppose that Kaepernick does join the Jets,
and the head coach remains true to his word and departs. Draw the initial encounter of the season. The camera pans to Kaepernick, who is strutting (or kneeling) in all his splendor.
Meanwhile, a disgruntled former coach shakes his head, muttering, “I told you so.” The Jets’ current practice facility is merely a chapter in the ongoing narrative of the NFL. Although
it may appear to be a football adaptation of a Shakespearean tragedy, the ethical dilemmas are very real. Coli Kaepernick,
with his dual identity as an athlete and activist, is considered a litmus test for the league’s values and priorities.
One cannot help but observe the Jets as they navigate this quagmire with bated breath. Will they adhere to their
coach’s dire warning or pursue the Kaepernick all-star route? Only time will reveal the truth. A few things to note: in the NFL, the activity is not restricted to the field.
