The NFL had arranged the tryout at the Atlanta Falcons training facility, but at the last minute the quarterback's representatives moved the workout to a high school stadium. Kaepernick said it was done so media could be present. Live stream video showed Kaepernick making a variety of throws to
- A spirited Colin Kaepernick said he was ready to play anywhere in the National Football League after a long awaited tryout at an Atlanta area high school on Saturday.
"So we are waiting for the 32 owners, 32 teams and Roger Goodell to stop running," the 32-year-old said."Stop running from the truth, stop running from the people.The NFL had arranged the tryout at the Atlanta Falcons training facility, but at the last minute the quarterback's representatives moved the workout to a high school stadium.Live stream video showed Kaepernick making a variety of throws to a group of receivers to applause from on-lookers.
Kaepernick's representatives made the move to the high school after accusing the league of not acting in a forthright manner in organizing the workout. Kaepernick also had requested all media be allowed into the workout to observe and film it, but the NFL denied the request, the statement said.The NFL said it was informed of Kaepernick's decision 30 minutes before the workout was to begin.
Representatives from at least 25 of the NFL's 32 teams had been scheduled to attend the workout. Several made it to the new location.
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