I feel “bow down” might be strong words.
I suppose you either want to be on the team while being
a part of the team, wherever your place happens to be,
or you don’t.
If a coach or captain or both feel your not a good fit, so be it.
The best teams are not always made up of the best players.
I feel this is true. The recent College World Series a good example. The better TEAM won over a collection of collegiate baseball stars.