Colin Kaepernick: Possible Landing Spots for 49ers QB in 2017

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Nov 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks over the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

The San Francisco 49ers could easily be without quarterback Colin Kaepernick next season.

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Kap’s current contract allows him to opt out of the deal after 2016 is finished, thus making him a free agent capable of signing with any team willing to have him.

Let’s forget whether or not Kaepernick should stay with the Niners moving forward for a moment. He still could, especially if general manager Trent Baalke leaves, and continue his work under head coach Chip Kelly (assuming he stays too).

But that is another argument for another time.

Kaepernick’s numbers this season aren’t terrible, certainly by last year’s measure. Yet those stats aren’t exactly enough to inspire confidence he can return to the kind of player he was back in 2012 and 2013.

Will he ever reach that status again? Maybe. Under the right circumstances and with the proper coaching staff, anything is remotely possible.

The problem is Kaepernick is already viewed as a “has been” and not someone teams would want to invest in heavily.

That limits the options where Kaepernick could go, especially if he expects to continue being a starter.

Still, let’s look at five possible destinations that would make some sense if Kap departs the 49ers this offseason.

Colin Kaepernick: 5 Possible Landing Spots for 49ers QB in 2017

By Peter Panacy | Nov 25, 2016

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick can opt out of his current contract after this season. This prompts a question — where will he play in 2017 if he won’t call Santa Clara home?