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San Francisco 49ers Equivalents for HBO’s Game of Thrones

By Peter Panacy

Sep 28, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) on the sideline during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) on the sideline during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Colin Kaepernick as Jaime Lannister

It’s only fitting we end this slideshow with two of the more divisive characters in their respective entertainment venues.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is divisive. And he once stood near the top of the NFL pedestal. In comparison, Jaime Lannister — a high-profile member of the Kingsguard — is also just as controversial in the series.

Lannister, known as the King Slayer for his role in taking down the Mad King, was considered to be one of the best swordsmen in Westeros.

Jan 3, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks on the field before the start of the game against the St. Louis Rams at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks on the field before the start of the game against the St. Louis Rams at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

I guess Kaepernick could get credit for taking down former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith’s reign in San Francisco.

But, just when one thought Lannister was reaching his peak, the King Slayer lost his dominant hand and no longer wielded the same sword with the conviction that made him such a force in the first place.

Kaepernick still has both hands but, like Lannister, he’s no longer at the peak of his power. Constantly wondering if he’ll switch sides at any point, one has to wonder what the future holds for either Kaepernick and Lannister moving forward.

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There are many more characters deserving GoT comparisons. And we can take our picks from current, and previous, 49ers roster members and link them to equivalents on the HBO hit series.

But I’ll let you make the additional comparisons. After all, this is for fun. Nothing more.

So let’s see whether or not the Niners can reach the Iron Throne at any point here soon and, if so, which player winds up sitting atop the Seven Kingdoms.

Next: Are the 49ers Gearing Up to Spend Big in 2017 Free Agency?

All statistics, records and accolades courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com and Sports-Reference.com unless otherwise indicated.

Comparisons between 49ers coaches and players are mine alone and not the reflection of FanSided or Niner Noise. For more Game of Thrones content, be sure to check out FanSided’s Game of Thrones page.