Colin Kaepernick, quarterback
Ideal landing spot: Seattle Seahawks
There are a few key reasons why Kaepernick landing in Seattle makes sense. Right off the bat, there are a few leaders in Seattle’s locker room who have staunchly defended Kaepernick at a time when some people were critical of his protest last year and who believe he’s being unfairly blackballed by the NFL right now.
Furthermore, Pete Carroll has always welcomed in players who have strong viewpoints and aren’t afraid to say what’s on their mind. So, while Kaepernick might fracture some locker rooms, that wouldn’t happen in Seatle.
On the football side of things, Kaepernick would be immediately the No. 2 guy with the Seahawks. Russell Wilson is the unquestioned starter, and there would be no controversy to be had on that front.
However, it also makes sense for Kaepernick to be Seattle’s No. 2 guy because in the event Wilson were to get hurt, the Seahawks would have a ready-made backup who plays the same kind of ball as Wilson. Both are dual-threat passers who do similar things behind the line, and both can push the ball down the field, though Wilson is more accurate.
Seattle brought on Travone Boykin to be Wilson’s backup. But so far that experiment has proved potentially disastrous. Boykin has been arrested twice since signing his deal and was arrested for assault last year. At this time, Kaepernick would be a much safer, more dependable option.