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5 Possible Destinations for 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick

By Peter Panacy

Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks on from the sideline during the second half against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks on from the sideline during the second half against Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is sacked by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) and defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver Broncos

Now this has to seem like a possibility, right? After all, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway expressed interest in trading for Colin Kaepernick a year ago. The only reason a pending deal fizzled out was due to hangups on the amount of money the quarterback was to be paid.

Now, Elway could have Kap for a massive discount on last year’s cost.

The other part of the Kaepernick-to-Denver story was the Broncos’ drafting of quarterback Paxton Lynch at the tail end of Round 1 in 2016.

Perhaps Lynch isn’t ready to go by Week 1 this season. But remember, first-round quarterback are given plenty of leverage in earning a starting gig.

At best, the Broncos would look at Kaepernick as little more than a stopgap, hold-the-line option. He may only be brought in for competition and/or depth purposes.

Lynch all but put an end to Kaepernick going to Denver.

It’s highly unlikely he goes there now.