Colin Kaepernick is still without an NFL employer and, as mid-May arrives, his status remains a top-level topic in circles around the league. With that in mind, Peter King of the MMQB put forth a lengthy list of reasons why one particular landing spot might be best for Kaepernick.
That team would be the Seattle Seahawks and, in addition to the fact that Seattle's backup QB situation is a mess, King highlights that owner Paul Allen could be willing to jump on board.
Owner Paul Allen—unlike most arch-conservative NFL owners—is not going to forbid Schneider from signing a player who knelt for the national anthem last year, enraging some in football and some fans. He is more likely to ask this question: "Is having this guy on our bench worth the potential fan anger he might engender?"
In the midst of other suggestions, Seattle's ability to work with a mobile quarterback in Russell Wilson and the team's issues along the offensive line lead to more of King's thoughts.
Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has taken an unconventional quarterback and reveled in coaching Russell Wilson. I don't know if Kaepernick will be a good fit with Bevell. But it's worth a look. Bevell and the coaches may determine that Kaepernick isn't a good fit, perhaps because he'd chafe at being a clear and decisive backup to Wilson. But it's pretty hard to discover that without investigating, and without bringing in Kaepernick, or at least spending time talking to him.
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There is nothing "reported" in terms of tying Kaepernick to the Seahawks but some of King's points make a great deal of sense. From a performance standpoint, there is absolutely no reason why Kaepernick would not be on an NFL roster right now and, until he signs, the buzz will continue.
