Colin Kapernick's Criticism of Richard Sherman is Cowardly and a Day Late

Richard Sherman caused a bit of a stir over the last week or so with his actions and comments following the end of the NFC Championship game. In the time that has passed since just about anyone and everyone relevant and not has commented on the controversy. Not quite everyone though.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been quiet--until now.

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In an exclusive interview with the New York Post Kaepernick ripped in to Sherman pretty hard, and while he had a couple of good points there was one prevailing thought I had reading them.

What a coward. Let's review some of his comments:

“I think everyone knows his comments were ridiculous,”

That has been pretty well established by now. I think Sherman would even agree with that.

“As my dad has always told me, if you have to tell people how good you are, then how good are you really? If you have to go on national TV and try to say you’re the best cornerback in the league, then you’ve got your own insecurities.”

Good point. The best doesn't have to say its the best; the play does all the talking.

“It’s a game of inches. The inches were in [Sherman’s] favor in that case, but this game will humble you very quickly....If I throw that ball one foot farther, it’s a TD and now you’re the goat, Richard Sherman.”

Very true. In reference to Sherman making the choking sign in his direction.

“Did that make you feel better about yourself? Then go ahead. Because I’m not worried about you."

If he had said this in the days following the game it would have been relevant. However, since Sherman has already stated he wished he hadn't said what he said and regretts doing it it's kind of late--and pointless.

“He’s afraid of our receivers, and that’s something I’m looking forward to [exploiting] next year.”

Now that is just laughable. The last think Sherman is of any receiver is scared.

Kaepernick did have a couple of good points, but the overall tone of the article is pretty clear--he's still pretty sore about losing the game and being the cause for it. Yes, Sherman made a great play, but if he had thrown the ball better he'd be preparing for a return trip to the Super Bowl.

His timing is pretty suspicious too. Had this interview been released even a day earlier Sherman would have been able to comment on it--appropriately or inappropriately. The point is he would have been able to, and with what Kapernick said Sherman would have had something to say.

Not allowing him the opportunity is--well, kind of cowardly. Media Days are done; it's game time now so Sherman is going to be kind of busy.

Now he could after the game of course, but he's not going to. If the Seahawks win the last thing on his mind is going to be San Francisco and Colin Kaepernick. If they lose and he comments he sounds like a petty little child, and he's too smart to do that (as long as reporters don't catch him immediately after the game ends).

This interview damaged Kaepernick's reputation more than it helped it. You should have just let it go man.

[For the full NY Post article go here.]

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