Jason Whitlock Says Joe Burrow is Suffering From 'Colin Kaepernick Disease'


Jason Whitlock: “I hope I’m wrong about Joe Burrow… My tweets analogizing Burrow to Josh Rosen and Robert Griffin III were not written with malicious intent, they reflect my gut instincts at the moment. They reflected the reality that sometimes young quarterbacks trip over their own egos and sabotage their career. Joe Burrow has some of the same personality quirks and characteristics of Rosen, Griffin III, Newton, and Kaepernick… Does Joe Burrow have the right attitude? Is Burrow too cocky for his own good? Has he prioritized social justice virtue-signaling above football greatness? Is Joe Burrow suffering from ‘Colin Kaepernick Disease'? The disease killed Josh Rosen in the football womb. The UCLA QB entered the league with the stated goal of being a social justice champion, and complaining about the nine teams that didn’t draft him in the first round. He lasted one season as a starter in Arizona. ‘Kaepernick Disease’ is a deadly form of arrogance, shallowness, narcissism, and wokeness. The disease is triggered when agents, handlers, and media influencers convince young athletes that their mission is to become ‘more than an athlete.’ The disease has been around a little more than a decade. Scientists believe the virus leaked from a laboratory in Portland, Oregon, years ago when Nike executives at the behest of China, developed a formula to make LeBron James the next Mohammad Ali. The leak sparked a pandemic across football and basketball. An early symptom of the disease was a desire to kneel during the National Anthem. New variants of 'Kaepernick Disease' cause athletes to speak out on political issues they know very little about. Joe Burrow recently posted on Instagram about abortion, and about the Supreme Court’s decision to return Roe vs. Wade. In June he urged politicians to get those crazy guns off the street. Back in 2020 during the summer of George Floyd Burrow and his Bengals teammates made a joint statement standing in front of the National Underground Railroad museum. There is no doubt Burrow has at least a mild form of Kap’s Disease. It’s not just the wokeness, it’s the arrogance and flamboyance; those are the other tell-tale signs of Kap Disease. Arrogance and flamboyance destroyed Cam Newton and RG III… Burrow wants to be ‘more than an athlete’, he wants to be a fashionista, he wants to engage in political discussions. He’s distracted and cocky and is headed down the same path of Rosen, Newton, Griffin, and Kaepernick. Joe Burrow should focus solely on football right now. He can be a runway model and uninformed political pundit in his 40s. Now is the time to be a great quarterback.”






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Athletic hero worship is a mental illness IMO. These guys are like this because Americans have elevated their roles in society to hero status.

I have to give Burrow one accolade that Kap wouldn't ever get from me...he has talent and can play football. He needs to keep his nose close to the center and play football.

He’s suffering from an OL that couldn’t block the Golden Girls rushing the QB

It’s odd considering his background and where he grew up. As a Bengals fan I really haven’t noticed his actions getting much attention. I’m hoping he doesn’t go down this path.

As a long suffering Cleveland Browns fan, I’m here like….

(09-26-2022 07:32 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  It’s odd considering his background and where he grew up. As a Bengals fan I really haven’t noticed his actions getting much attention. I’m hoping he doesn’t go down this path.

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WTH is that?

This is exactly why I stopped watching Pro Football. Its gets really old being lectured by millionaires how we should live, act and comply to all of their rhetoric. I don't want or need it. Anyone who can act like a decent human being around me will be treated equally by me.

So glad I no longer allow this garbage to consume my time. I sold all of my Cowboys memorabilia on FLEBAY. A friend of ours said he didn't want anything back from his Steelers memorabilia and burned all of his. Bonfire style. Surprising how much more I know about him bc we no longer talk NFL.

People listen to Joe Burrow?

(09-26-2022 09:41 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote:  People listen to Joe Burrow?

Exactly.

(09-26-2022 07:43 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-26-2022 07:32 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  It’s odd considering his background and where he grew up. As a Bengals fan I really haven’t noticed his actions getting much attention. I’m hoping he doesn’t go down this path.

Little bit of a cam vibe

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Seems hypocritical for a guy lecturing people on gun control to wear something he obviously killed on safari.

(09-26-2022 09:41 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote:  People listen to Joe Burrow?

You would be surprised how many of these athletes garner attention. LeBron is the number one flowerchild of wokeness and gross ignorance all rolled into his perceived Narcistic self.

Who the hell ever listens to any 25-year-old? Their brains are just completely forming about this time.

(09-26-2022 09:47 PM)BlueDragon Wrote:  

(09-26-2022 09:41 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote:  People listen to Joe Burrow?

You would be surprised how many of these athletes garner attention. LeBron is the number one flowerchild of wokeness and gross ignorance all rolled into his perceived Narcistic self.

I get that.

But, the issue is people trying to find depth and meaning in mindless entertainment. The problem isn’t the speaker but the listeners in this case.

Personally, people who “listen” to folks like that are great because they are by definition mindless and won’t be competing with me or my kids for anything.

Sometimes we shouldn’t get upset that people are fools.

(09-26-2022 09:41 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote:  People listen to Joe Burrow?

nope, but Whitlock needs you to click that link.

The problem is as much the fans as these foolish pro athletes. Many fans — on both the left and right — put up with (and in some cases enjoy) all the shenanigans.

Wouldn't it be nice if, at an NFL game, a player scores a touchdown, does some buffoonish dance (as typically happens) and every single fan boos, stands and walks out. That would stop the crap quickly.

Sadly, too many fans — again, both on the left and right — look at these players as "heroes." Seriously, a grown man fan wearing a pro jersey with a player's name on the back???? That's pitiful. I see it for Nashville Preds games all the time. If you're with your kid, that's fine. But with your adult buddies or spouse? ... shameful.

The fans, in many respects, have allowed some of this behavior to happen.

(09-27-2022 08:05 AM)bill dazzle Wrote:  The problem is as much the fans as these foolish pro athletes. Many fans — on both the left and right — put up with (and in some cases enjoy) all the shenanigans.

Wouldn't it be nice if, at an NFL game, a player scores a touchdown, does some buffoonish dance (as typically happens) and every single fan boos, stands and walks out. That would stop the crap quickly.

Sadly, too many fans — again, both on the left and right — look at these players as "heroes." Seriously, a grown man fan wearing a pro jersey with a player's name on the back???? That's pitiful. I see it for Nashville Preds games all the time. If you're with your kid, that's fine. But your adult buddies or spouse ... shameful.

The fans, in many respects, have allowed some of this behavior to happen.

Get off my lawn! I don't mind the celebrations, it makes the game fun. As long as you aren't taunting, what's the harm?

(09-26-2022 06:24 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  Athletic hero worship is a mental illness IMO. These guys are like this because Americans have elevated their roles in society to hero status.

ALSO: The more money they make the more important they think they are.....

"Smart and Rich" is probably the most misused and misunderstood concept in the country.

(09-26-2022 07:32 PM)Billy_Bearcat Wrote:  It’s odd considering his background and where he grew up. As a Bengals fan I really haven’t noticed his actions getting much attention. I’m hoping he doesn’t go down this path.

He grew up in Athens, Ohio which is a progressive college town. Athens County has voted for the Democrat presidential candidate forever.