We now know why Colin Kaepernick asked AAF for $ 20 million.

Five days. Two wins against professional football leagues. First the NFL. Now the nascent Alliance of American Football.

<p class = "canvas-atom-canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Not a bad week for Colin Kaepernick"data-reactid =" 17 "> It's not a bad week for Colin Kaepernick.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Now everyone has apparently heard about the first Kaepernick's win book: the case of collusion against the NFL which, according to experts, could never win because the league never capitulate in front of such a stubborn gambler – not to mention the one that dragged the owners of billionaires into a public meeting of lawyers, discovery requirements and indiscreet depositions. It was the NFL, right? The league that beat both Patriots of New England and Tom Brady with some leaks in the media and unstable science on (possibly) deflated footballs? How on earth could Colin Kaepernick think that he could face the league and win anything? "Data-reactid =" 18 "> At present, everyone has apparently heard of the first victory of Kaepernick: the case of collusion against the NFL, according to experts could never win, because the league would never capitulate in front of such a stubborn gambler – not to mention the one that dragged the owners of billionaires into a public meeting of lawyers, discovery requirements and indiscreet depositions. It was the NFL, right? The league that beat both New England Patriots and Tom Brady with some leaks in the media and unstable science on deflated footballs? Who was Colin Kaepernick to think that he could play in the league and win anything?

Welp.

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<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "It turns out that this is the type that will cash less additional league control due to the collusion case that ended when the NFL did the unthinkable and simply paid an undisclosed settlement for everything to go away. Whatever the gain (and I'm convinced it's considerable), Kaepernick has also got something more valuable than the money in the story. Regardless of how the league turns, when the bell rings for the final round in the collusion affair, the NFL has not come out for the fight. And do not get me wrong, if the league were certain to win, it could have forced the entire process to the finish line. As with Brady. "Data-reactid =" 40 "> It turns out to be the guy who will cash at least one more league check thanks to the collusion that ended when the NFL unthoughted and paid an undisclosed settlement. Whatever the gain (and I am a strong supporter, it is considerable), Kaepernick is left with something more valuable than money in the long run of history. how the league turns, when this bell In collusion, the NFL did not go to the fight and make no mistake, if the league were certain to win, it could have forced the entire trial to the finish line, he did it with Brady.

Fear him for Kaepernick. 1-0.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "The victory n ° 2 was more subtle.It arrived on Tuesday when it was revealed by Athletic that the American Football Alliance had forgotten at least part of its payroll after only a week. The players were supposed to be paid last Friday, but not all. On social media, weird things happened on payday. Like a strangely cryptic note from Birmingham Iron's half-corner, Jamar Summers, who tweeted: "data-reactid =" 42 "> Victory # 2 was more subtle.It arrived on Tuesday when it was revealed by the # Athletic that the Alliance of American Football had missed the target.At least part of its payroll after only a week.The players were supposed to be paid on Friday and other no.On social networks, Strange things happened on payday, like a strangely enigmatic note from the Birmingham player, Birmingham cornerback Jamar Summers, who tweeted:

This was retweeted by Tobais Palmer, the Iron Wide receiver, who also posted and later deleted an emoji containing a stack of money.

<p class = "canvas-atom web-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "On Tuesday, the nascent start-up seemed to have reached (or survived) a kind of critical event, having sold a share of league control for a $ 250 million NHL investment Carolina Hurricanes Tom Dundon, his owner. "data-reactid =" 46 "> On Tuesday, the young startup seemed to have succeeded (or survived) some kind of critical event, having sold a share of the league's control for a $ 250 million investment. the NHL The owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, Tom Dundon.

<p class = "canvas-atom canvas-text Mb (1.0em) Mb (0) – sm Mt (0.8em) – sm" type = "text" content = "Why is all this a victory for Kaepernick? Months ago, he was able to sub-sell to the AAF, decision that was strongly criticized when a A salary requirement of $ 20 million (which I believe is true) was leaked to the Associated Press in the last days. If the amount of this salary was anonymous, it goes without saying that it was coming from inside the FAA, which had apparently had a less than fruitful exchange with Kaepernick camp when both parties talked about figures. "Data-reactid =" 47 "> Why is all this a victory for Kaepernick? The perception counts, and a few months ago already, he could have sold to the AAF and did not do it A decision that has been sharply criticized when a $ 20 million wage requirement (that's right) has been leaked to the Associated Press agency in recent days .Although the name of this published salary is anonymous, it seems logical that it comes from within the FAA, which apparently had a fruitless exchange with Kaepernick camp when both sides spoke of the numbers.

In the aftermath – which occurred long after the parties stopped talking – Kaepernick was bombarded by critics for the alleged $ 20 million wage claim. Sources added some wrinkles to the tale on Tuesday. And the financial liquidity of the AAF certainly was part of the story.

What is clear is that some NFL agents who handled the FAA are concerned about the overall financial liquidity of the league before the last investment of $ 250 million. In particular the agents who had institutional knowledge of XFL's splash in 2001, which ended in failure after only one season, despite financial support of $ 100 million from NBC and WWE. For agents whose players have not been good enough to be part of the NFL and are doing everything in their power to keep a job in football, this failure of the XFL means little.

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The Orlando Apollos quarterback, Garrett Gilbert, left, is congratulated by his teammates after capturing a pass from catcher Jalin Marshall for a 5-yard touchdown in the first half of a match. the Alliance of American Football against the Legends of Atlanta earlier this month. (AP)

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