As the NFL season approaches, so does the predictable resurfacing of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s persistent dream of returning to the league. Despite not having taken a professional snap in nearly eight years, Kaepernick remains steadfast in his belief that he can be the missing piece on a championship team, as reported by The Western Journal.

In a recent interview with Sky Sports, Kaepernick made headlines once again, not just for his NFL aspirations but also for an unexpected Olympic twist. The conversation started harmlessly enough, focusing on the recent successes of Team USA’s men’s basketball team. After praising NBA icons like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, the interviewer shifted gears to a topic Kaepernick knows all too well—football.

The interviewer asked, with a touch of humor, whether the Olympic spirit had inspired Kaepernick, suggesting that the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics might see him competing in flag football. With a laugh, Kaepernick responded, “Hopefully, we’ll be out there. We’re going to work on some things and see if we can make it in there, but we’d love to be out there.”

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While the idea of Kaepernick playing Olympic flag football might not be as far-fetched as it seems, it’s his continued insistence on an NFL comeback that has many shaking their heads. Even some of his former supporters are now questioning his grip on reality.

When asked about his chances of returning to the NFL, Kaepernick seemed a bit more serious. “We’re still training. We’re still pushing. So, hopefully, we, uh, just got to get one of these team owners to open up,” he said. But when pressed on what a return to the NFL would mean to him, Kaepernick’s response was typical of the once-promising athlete. “It’s something I’ve trained my whole life for, so being able to step back on that field would be a major moment, a major accomplishment for me. Also, I think it’s something that I could bring a lot to a team and help them win a championship.”

The fallout from Kaepernick’s latest remarks was swift, even from outlets that once championed his cause. Pro Football Talk, known for its left-leaning coverage, didn’t mince words, calling Kaepernick’s NFL aspirations “delusional.”

Kaepernick first gained national attention in 2016 when, as a backup quarterback for the 49ers, he began his controversial protests during the national anthem. What he framed as a stand for social justice, many critics saw as a desperate attempt to remain relevant as his career waned.

Since his last NFL appearance on January 1, 2017, Kaepernick’s football career has been more about what-ifs than actual accomplishments. Despite his efforts, it seems the NFL has moved on—something Kaepernick himself might need to consider doing.