Colin Kaepernick Is Face Of Video Game Featuring Actual NFL Stars To Pretend He's Still At That Level

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I don't know about you, but I had never heard of "Wild Card Football" until today, October 23. Apparently, the face of the game is none other than everyone's favorite quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) partnered with Saber Interactive to bring us this game.

I have no idea how this slipped past my radar, but it did. The NFLPA released a statement about the game back in late June. According to their announcement, Saber released the game on October 10.

Although the NFLPA is on board, the NFL is not. There are no official NFL teams in the game. In fact, all of the teams -- at least according to the trailer -- are centered around the quarterbacks. And, they got ESPN personality Chris Berman to star in the hype video.

There are so many interesting things about this video. The first thing that I noticed is that although Kaepernick is the "face" of the game, he appears last -- along with Jared Goff. Don't believe he's the face of the game? Check out the ad that is circulating on X (formerly Twitter).

Look who's right there, front-and-center? And, that's who the NFLPA press release leads with!

"This over-the-top, pick-up-and-play video game features an authentic roster of hundreds of pro football superstars, including Colin Kaepernick, Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Justin Jefferson, T.J. Watt, Joey Bosa, Ja’Marr Chase, Aaron Donald and many more," it reads.

Why lead with actual NFL stars when you can feature someone who hasn't played competitive football in over seven years!?

Also, if you notice the ticker on the bottom, "Team Kap" beat "Team Goff." Sure, why not? Jared Goff is the quarterback of the 5-2 Detroit Lions in the NFL. He'd never be able to lead a team to victory over one quarterbacked by Colin Kaepernick. This video game is extremely realistic, as you can see.

The NFLPA and Colin Kaepernick partnered with Saber Interactive to make a football video game that's generating no buzz.

The NFLPA and Colin Kaepernick partnered with Saber Interactive to make a football video game that's generating no buzz. (Photo Credit: Sandbox Strategies)

It's also interesting that Chris Berman -- and the graphic on screen -- never actually says "Kaepernick." For every other player, they mention their full name. But, they simply call Kaepernick's team "Team Kap." Something? Nothing? I'll leave that for you to decide.

Colin Kaepernick believes football is for everyone ... who has $40 to pay him

The tagline is amusing, too: "Football for everyone." What does that even mean? Colin Kaepernick is pretty clear on his hatred for large sections of the American population.

I always find it fascinating that the "activists" nearly universally talk about things being "for everyone" while simultaneously attacking large groups of people. Kaepernick is no different. Yet, he claims his game is for "everyone."

Well, sure, everyone willing to shell out $40. If it's really for "everyone," why isn't it free? Shouldn't poorer people have just as much access to the game? Because it's all about having "access," I thought?

This reminds me of one of my favorite South Park scenes.

Two things stand out: Stan, who's playing the "morally righteous anti-bullying advocate" is clearly the one bullying everyone. Sound familiar?

Additionally, Kyle tells him to put his video out on the Internet for free if everyone needs to see it. Stan ignores the question. Sound familiar?

Hypocrisy at its finest!

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Dan began his sports media career at ESPN, where he survived for nearly a decade. Once the Stockholm Syndrome cleared, he made his way to Outkick. He is secure enough in his masculinity to admit he is a cat-enthusiast with three cats, one of which is named “Brady” because his wife wishes she were married to Tom instead of him.