That was always a horseshit narrative. However, Kaepernick also did a few things to fuck people who went to bat for him and were willing to give him a viable chance, while not lowballing him. More than a few were willing to roll with Kaepernick. I can tell you Miami, Arizona before they drafted Rosen, and Baltimore were ready to play fair with him, but when they met his demands, he moved the goalposts. I want to say one of the New York City teams too but I can’t recollect whether it was the Giants or Jets.