5 Possible Destinations for 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick
By Peter Panacy
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is expected to opt out of his current contract this offseason. Niner Noise looks at five possible destinations for the controversial signal-caller.
On Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick would opt out of his current contract and test the free-agent market this offseason.
It’s not a surprise, really. Considering Kap’s strained relationship with the team’s front office the last few years, a change of scenery might do the quarterback some good.
But where would he land?
San Francisco 49ers
There are a number of teams looking for quarterbacking solutions this offseason. Yes, the 49ers are one of them.
Let’s assume, however, the Niners are content on “letting that ship sail” and allowing Kaepernick to walk. In all reality, he isn’t coming back to Santa Clara for 2017 anyway.
Yet we also have to consider how the rest of the league feels about him too.
Back in August, Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman reported an “estimated 90 to 95 percent of NFL front offices” felt Kaepernick would not be welcomed on their team, especially based on his handling of the national anthem and other various social issues.
Whether or not you agree with Kap’s stance is one thing. It’s what other front-office types think that will determine where he plays in 2017.
If at all.
So let’s look at the possibilities outside of San Francisco.