Colin Kaepernick Gets Better Madden Rating Than Kirk Cousins

BYAlexander Cole2.6K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick's rating has some fans suspicious.

Colin Kaepernick is one of the most polarizing athletes of all time thanks to his political statements and protests. After kneeling for the anthem five years ago, Kap became public enemy number one amongst conservative football fans, and since that time, he has yet to find a new job in the NFL. Some believe he should still be in the league, while others claim he isn't deserving of such an opportunity.

Having said that, it should come as no surprise that Kaepernick's inclusion in the "Madden" games is also quite polarizing. Kap was in "Madden 21" and he is also in "Madden 22." In fact, his new character has a rating of 81, which is rubbing people the wrong way.

<a href=Colin Kaepernick Gets Better Madden Rating Than Kirk Cousins">
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

In the screengrab down below, you can see that Kaepernick's rating is a point above Justin Herbert, and it is also two points above Kirk Cousins. Both of these players are starting quarterbacks, however, EA Sports still gave Kap the higher rating. This has elicited a bit of controversy on social media as many feel like the game is doing too much by ranking the former QB so high. 

Having Kaepernick in the game is one of those things that is easy to ignore, however, gamers on Twitter will always make a big deal out of seemingly nothing. No one is being forced to play with Kap, and we doubt that will change, anytime soon.

Give us your thoughts on this move by EA Sports, in the comments below.

Colin Kaepernick Gets Better Madden Rating Than Kirk Cousins
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
...