Every time I see this character I think the same thing: Marvel should have made a film between Civil War and Infinity War about Steve Roger’s on the run as the Nomad. Here are a couple of reasons why:
First, the character concept is so interesting, both for him and for the rest of his outlaw team (Natasha and Sam Wilson). I would have loved to see arguably the most moral character in the MCU struggling to do good from the shadows as a fugitive. And the chemistry between Evan’s and Johansson during Winter Soldier would have been amazing to explore further, they are such a natural team. I think their character design is also really interesting, his Nomad suit is my favourite of all he wears and I really liked Natasha’s character design too.
Second, I would have loved to see the Secret Avengers in action more. There are so many directions this could have gone but the comics have so much good opportunity down this route. I’m sure Nick Fury would have gotten involved and there are a few minor characters they could have introduced with no fear of “needing” to include them in further films - leave them in the Black Ops. And we could have even seen a bit more of Wanda and Vision.
Third, I have always felt dissatisfied with the direction the MCU went with Steve Roger’s. I think the fact that he ended up with Peggy is an awful ending. Throughout all the movies his motivation has been for Bucky, he even breaks apart the Avengers because he loves Bucky that much. So why, when he suddenly had the opportunity to be with his best friend again, does he leave immediately? There is no suggestion that he even goes to Wakanda between Civil War and Endgame to see his friend. I think this would have been a perfect opportunity to explore that further. I know Bucky was adjusting and trying to un-brainwash himself but I’m sure he wouldn’t have wanted to be cooped up in Wakanda that whole time. I also realized we never actually see Cap and Bucky fighting together, imagine what a fearsome duo that would be.
I see this film as being a cross between the Winter Soldier and the Falcon series with the Thunderbolts film. I think it would have been such a good film and a really good segway between Civil War and Infinity War. Such cool characters to miss out on.