Kaepernick VS Owens

I have wondered in the past why it is that sometimes the best assets to team or company is cut.  But what determines the quality of a player or employee?  Is it someone who is the best at what he does or is it someone who is best at doing what he is required to do?  

Terrell Owens is a six-time Pro Bowl selection and holds multitudes of NFL records in receiving categories.  Yet, he is currently a free agent.  

Colin Kaepernick is a decade and a half younger than Owens and, although a 2nd year player, was the starting quarterback for the 49ner's last night during the "blackout" NFL Super Bowl.  

There are many differences between these players - some may say I am comparing an apple to an orange.  Yet, in the corporate world you need all-stars of all positions, experience and talent.  What must remain the same, however, is the underlying attitude and vision.  

In football, most of the time the calls are made on the side lines.   A good quarterback, such as Peyton Manning, can decide to call an audible based on what he sees on the field. Once the quarterback makes a call, all 11 players either side of the ball have to be the same page with the play that is running.   If they are not, the play is compromised.    

No matter how good you are or what you think you know, alone, you can never win a game when multiple players and rules are involved.  You must play as a team.  You must obey the directions that the field general gives you.   Just as there is trust between a good quarterback and the offensive coordinator, there must be trust between the quarterback and the players he directs. 

As talented as Owens had been, he had also created firestorms with virtually every team he has played for.  He has compromised multiple plays, received costly penalties and disrespected his team members.  Is it any wonder that he was cut? 

A chain of command exists for a reason.  Recommendations can be made and are hopefully taken into consideration.  Beyond that, for the sake of the team, one must always consider his or her actions and how it will affect "the game."  

Lila, Nina Inspired.