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Super Bowl 2014: Colin Kaepernick

1/24/2014

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Around this time last year I wrote some blogs pertaining
to the NFL playoffs and Super bowl. I’m going to write another series of blogs
revisiting some of the same and possible some new topics.

Last year I wrote about Colin Kaepernick’s ability to
persevere in the face of adversity. This was highlighted in last year’s
playoffs when he repeatedly helped his team battle back from deficits. I
mentioned how he seems to have the much desired trait of being able to learn
from and move past mistakes without becoming distracted with negative self-talk
or fearful predictions. This year he showed the same resiliency. The year began
poorly when the Niners lost two of their first three games. These losses to the
Seahawks and Colts were blowouts. Kaepernick rebounded by winning the next 5 in
impressive fashion, the closest game was when the Niners beat the Cardinals by
12. Then more adversity when the Niners lost to the Panthers by one and then to
the Saints by three. Kapernick responded well by winning the regular season’s
six remaining games and earning a playoff spot in what was arguably the league’s
toughest division, the NFC West. Kaepernick’s season ended last week when he
was a play away from bring his team back from a deficit against the Seahawks.
Instead of throwing the winning touchdown, he threw an interception. But keep
in mind that he accounted for 92% of the team’s offense, partially due to
running back Frank Gore’s 14 rushing yards. Plus, it was only the second time
all year in which Kaepernick threw multiple picks in one game. Last year I
questioned whether Kaepernick was “the real deal.” I think there is enough
evidence to solidify his place as one of the better QB’s in the league. I would
say one trip to the Super bowl and two NFC championship games prove this,
coupled with only one off season of preparation as starting quarterback. But
there is always doubt. He made a mistake on last week that would wreak havoc on
most performers’ minds. But I’m going to predict (which is not a bold
prediction) that Kaepernick again demonstrates the ability to respond favorably
in the face of adversity.   

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