Sage Steele Says If Kaepernick Were Good Someone Would Have Signed Him

ESPN firebrand Sage Steele is set to return to a regular gig next week when she takes the helm at SportsCenter AM. In the lead up to the new chapter in her life, she sat down with the Dan Patrick Show to talk about her career and with that came inquiry into her politics, which have served as an asset to her among some viewers, and a deterrent for others. Her stance on Colin Kaepernick has been an unpopular one among African Americans, and despite growing support for the former 49ers quarterback having inspired a different tone from such former critics as Stephen A. Smith, Steele remains steadfast in her criticism of the whole situation.
"I just disagree with the whole premise of the issue that people have. Steve Bisciotti along with the other 31 owners in this league; they run a business and they have a right to make the decision that they feel is best for their business. Just like Colin Kaepernick has the right to express his opinion and do what's best for him, for his brand, for his career. There are repercussions for both," Steele told Patrick. Patrick had gotten Steele to segue into the discussion when he conveniently pointed out that her brother Chad Steele is Vice President of media relations for Baltimore Ravens, and thus would have the inside scoop on what was behind the decision to turn the opportunity to sign Kaepernick down.
Steele objected to the rationale many bring to the table when they compare Biscotti's backing of Ray Lewis after he got caught up in a 2000 murder trial, to the attitude he projected when he expressed a liking for Kaepernick but an apprehension to pick him up based on how the fans would perceive the signing. She says that for one thing Ray Lewis was found not-guilty of the murder and that secondly, it was a different time. Ultimately, Steele says she believes that whether fan or owner, people pick and choose depending on the scenario, and that Kaepernick's protest may not have been the deciding factor of his fate had his talent superseded the public relations dilemma he brings.
"I just think he would still be on the Niners if he were that good. Other teams would have picked him up. People need talent. There's no question about that right? If he were that good someone would have picked him up. Or maybe he is, and these team owners, the PR staffs say 'Is it worth it?'" said Steele.

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