Before Raiders workout, two other teams were interested in Colin Kaepernick

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Earlier today, we raised the question of whether the Raiders’ decision to give quarterback Colin Kaepernick a workout will open the door for other teams to give him a chance. Maybe it will.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, two other teams were showing interest in Kaepernick before the Raiders workout.

The question now becomes whether one or both of those teams will give Kaepernick a workout now. If the Raiders sign him, they won’t have a chance.

Time will tell whether Kaepernick gets more workouts and/or a roster spot. Regardless, more than five years after becoming a free agent, he’s the closest he’s been to getting a job.

54 responses to “Before Raiders workout, two other teams were interested in Colin Kaepernick

  1. Why are any teams interested in a guy who was a backup, didn’t show up to other workouts or even try to play in other leagues for over 5 years! I’m focused on the guys who’ve fought and are fighting for a place in the NFL, like the guys in the USFL right now. Kap doesn’t deserve priority over them in an NFL training camp!

  2. Its no longer 2012-2013, once defenses figured out he could not read them it was game over, his stats from 2014-2016 do not lie.

  3. Someone should sign him, put him out there and let him crash and burn. Then maybe this circus will finally come to an end.

  4. When I was sworn in for my service in the Marine Corps I took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United against all enemies foreign and domestic. In each generation before me none of my family served in the military. Including World War 1 World War II and the Korean conflict. When my father returned from Korea he was subjected to while racism and he continued to serve. Colin Kapernick exercised is First Amendment right under the Constitution, which I had sworn to defend. For those of you who do not understand that this is a right guaranteed under the Constitution need to sit back and take the time to read the Constitution.

  5. I hope the Raiders do sign him. Will make preseason games interesting.

  6. Probably just a publicity stunt to get peoples focus away from the front office issues. Doesnt hurt the Raiders to work him out or even sign him, Hes no where near good as Carr (never has been) and if he somehow beats out 3 no names to be #2, good for him.

  7. Lets look at the reality.

    The guy stood for the anthem while he was a starter.

    He was benched in the preseason and sat on the bench during the anthem, looking like he was pouting.

    Then when asked by media about sitting during the anthem he changed it to kneeling for a cause seemingly to cover up the embarassment he didn’t know was caught on camera.

    Seems disengeniuous to me.

  8. Sounds like a real market building for Kaep and RG3 this off season. Expect bidding wars to begin soon.

  9. It looks like actually showing up for the workout (for a change) dramatically increases his chances of getting signed. Go figure.

  10. At this point in his career Jarrett Stidham would clean the floor with him, and that’s saying a lot.

  11. sbc2556 says:
    May 26, 2022 at 1:18 pm
    Why are any teams interested in a guy who was a backup

    Kap was a backup for the 49ers? Did I miss something? Didn’t he take Smiths job and take them to the SB? My concerns would be is he a team type of guy. I’m a raider fan. Not a 49er fan or a Kap fan, but at least have an honest conversation based on facts. I think we all have had a pretty good recent example that you really just shouldn’t make it up as you go.

  12. What about when he NSNC to the workout a couple of years ago? There were scores of teams there to see him workout.

  13. sbc2556 says:
    May 26, 2022 at 1:18 pm
    Why are any teams interested in a guy who was a backup.

    Kap was a backup for the 49ers? Did I miss something? Didn’t he take Smiths job and take them to the SB? My concerns would be is he a team type of guy. I’m a raider fan. Not a 49er fan or a Kap fan, but at least have an honest conversation based on facts. I think we all have had a pretty good recent example that you really just shouldn’t make it up as you go.

  14. There are teams that could use him a lot more than the Raiders; they already have one of the better QBs in the league and only peak Kaepernick – which is *ten years* ago at this point – would surpass Carr.

    Interestingly, we’re at a point now where the same notoriety that fueled Kapernick’s exclusion could now be giving him an opportunity that he wouldn’t otherwise get based on how his playing time ended.

    It will always be a “what if?” until we find out, so I hope someone signs him. Though Seahawks, Vikings, and Browns seem like better candidates.

  15. So when he doesnt make the cut with the Raiders, will all of this nonsense about him not getting a chance go away? His performance on the field his last couple of season demonstrated a QB in decline. I dont see how 5 years away will improve his skills

  16. 2 best seasons for this guy:

    3197/21/8/58.4% 67.3 QBR 12-4 record
    3369/19/10/60.5 60.9 QBR 8-8 record

    The only real thing of note he has done is kneel. That has not caused his demise. It is all that keeps him in the news and in the pool as a potential NFL player.

  17. The consistent vitriol against this guy is mind boggling. He committed no crimes, he put his career on the line in order to bring focus to an important issue and it cost him all kinds of opportunities. If Deshawn Watson with all of his boorish, if not criminal, behavior can get 200 million plus as a starter, why can’t CK get a tryout without everyone wetting their pants? He probably has nothing left in a tank that was pretty empty several years ago so let him put it out there and be done with it.

  18. Geno Smith is currently at the top of the Seahawks depth chart. Nuff said.

  19. I’m a niners fan who loved Kap when he first started playing. Unfortunately, once D’s started to figure him out (as all QBs get a grace period until D coordinators have enough tape on them). The sad thing was as teams started to learn to shut him down, beat writers would ask “How are you going to adapt your game?” and he was like “I’m not”. He could not or did not want to tape the next step. I feel like once he started down that road the kneeling thing showed up, the pig socks, etc & he was no longer a football player, and instead an activist. He will not last on any team.

  20. Will he keep quiet if the starter struggles? Will be blame refs or coaches if he doesn’t have success on the field? I dont see him as a team player and the potential for season ruining distractions is greater than the potential for him having a big resurgence.

  21. How can you judge anybody’s performance when they were being coached by Chip Kelly?

  22. Lol suuuuuure they were. Now that the Raiders gave him a tryout all these other cowardly teams will say oh yes of course we were about to also!!! Riiiiight.

  23. How about we set aside the politics and focus on whether he still has it (or not).
    Bring him in, work him out and settle the matter once and for all.
    Then we’ll know definitively and can stop all this nonsense and move on to other nonsense.

  24. This is going to upset the people who don’t live anywhere near an NFL team.

  25. Why are so many people so upset about this? Maybe Raiders fans who think he’s a lousy QB and are afraid he’ll end up taking a roster spot? Everyone else, who cares? How about giving it a rest?

  26. All these people saying his performance doesn’t justify a chance. Let me remind you that Sam Darnold is a starting QB with 76.9 career passer rating with 54 TDs and 52 Ints. Not to mention all of the backup QB’s with ZERO stats.

  27. Any team that signs him is being forced to by the league.

    I saw the workout at Michigan (not the highlights, the whole thing). He looks terrible.

  28. Sure, Kaepernick has every Constitutional right under the sun to say what he’s said and do what he’s done. I haven’t seen or heard anything from anyone that would challenge that position. It’s still America (for the most part), the First Amendment still applies.

    However, fans have every right to disagree with him and condemn his views. NFL teams, as prospective employers of Mr. Kaepernick have every right not to employ him because they disagree with his views or for the entirely reasonable fear that half of their fans will stop following the team and buying their tickets and merchandise.

  29. If Kaep was willing to take a league minimum, one year “prove it” deal, there are likely quite a few teams that would take a flyer on him and sign him yesterday.

    Up to date, he has not been willing to do so.

    Until he clearly changes his stance, no one will sign him.

    It’s that simple.

  30. I’m sure some team could use him on special teams, ya’ know, incase the first string kicking tee retrieval guy pulls a hammy.

  31. The reason he hasn’t been signed is not due to kneeling or marginal talent. It is because team’s do not want to purposely create a media circus. If they don’t have him there, they don’t have to deal with the media madness.

  32. waketripper says:
    May 26, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    I’m a niners fan who loved Kap when he first started playing. Unfortunately, once D’s started to figure him out (as all QBs get a grace period until D coordinators have enough tape on them). The sad thing was as teams started to learn to shut him down, beat writers would ask “How are you going to adapt your game?” and he was like “I’m not”. He could not or did not want to tape the next step. I feel like once he started down that road the kneeling thing showed up, the pig socks, etc & he was no longer a football player, and instead an activist. He will not last on any team.
    ___________________________________

    Posts like this crack me up. Figured him out? All the way to multiple NFC championship games and a Superbowl. I guess if NFL D coordinators take the same test over and over, they will finally pass? But they keep failing with your fave, Ryan Fitzpatrick. LOL.

  33. Guys like Nathan Peterman (God help my Bears) and Mike Glennon (!!) are still getting NFL gigs, then I see no reason why people are whining about Kap getting a workout. He hasn’t taken a snap in five years and I bet he would STILL be better than either of those two or most backups in the league.

  34. When I was in my late 20s I used to bench 405 for reps, and then eventually I stopped training seriously, and now there’s no chance I’m lifting that, but in my mind I’m still as strong as ever. My point? He’s all done!! He wasn’t that good when HE OPTED OUT of his GUARANTEED contract, and now with his prime past him he’s an after thought. Time to let it go you had your chance, and YOU opted out nobody took ur contract from you it’s the complete opposite

  35. He lost his starting gig to Blaine freaking Gabbert. How much more evidence does anyone need to know about what his team thought about him?

  36. Hilarious. Which teams? Not exactly a good business model to sign a sub-par QB who is a huge distraction. Capitalism will prevail.

  37. Would this be connected in ANY way or have ANYTHING AT ALL to do with the Gruden case vs the NFL ????
    Maybe a little scratch scratch situation??

  38. Kaep is almost 10 years away from decent QB stats in the NFL. 2013 was a long time ago now.

    While I do think he was straight blackballed in this league, which the settlement admitted it wouldn’t be easy to prove otherwise, I also don’t think anyone can take 10 years away from competitive football and still effectively play.

    But then again, when I think about some of the backup QBs in the league:
    Denver: Brett Rypien
    Detroit: Tim Boyle
    Arizona: Colt McCoy
    SF: Nate Sudfeld (after Jimmy G is traded)
    LV: Jarrett Stidham

    Maybe he has some options… who knows.

  39. Is there any objective, credible evidence that any other teams are “interested” in Kaepernick? Anything other that wishful thinking or hoping that claiming there is interest will eventually result in actual interest?

  40. Actually there were at least three CFL teams interested and one USFL team. But his arrogance wouldn’t let him because he has a 21 TD season to his credit about 7 years ago when a defense and running game
    carried him. Blake Bortles surpassed that twice and threw 35 one year. Next.

  41. Kenny Stabler has a better chance of playing for the Raiders this year over Mr. pig socks.

  42. Is he good if so I say give him a million dollars to be on you’re team, if he’s bad I say no

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