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  • January 29, 2016 at 6:42 pm #38291
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    49ers owner declares “fresh start” for Colin Kaepernick

    Darin Gantt

    49ers owner declares “fresh start” for Colin Kaepernick

    The future of 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was in question from the moment he was benched midseason. But with the hiring of coach Chip Kelly, owner Jed York said he’s leaving the possibility of his former starter reclaiming the job, and potentially flourishing.

    During his appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” yesterday, York said that decision would be up to Kelly and not him, downplaying the economic factors.

    “I think the nice thing is we have the third-most salary cap room in the league, and everybody wants to make a big issue of, ‘Well, you need to make a decision on Colin.’ Etcetera, etcetera,” York said, via CSNBayArea.com. “We want Colin to get back healthy as soon as possible. We want to make sure that he’s able to take the field whenever he’s available.

    “And we’ve all seen what Colin can do. Taking us to a Super Bowl, an NFC Championship game the year after. He’s had a great career here. Obviously last year wasn’t a great year for any of us in red and gold. And I think Chip is going to be a great addition, not just for Kap, but for the rest of the team. I’m excited to see where it goes.”

    Asked specifically if Kaepernick could regain the starting job once he’s recovered from thumb and knee surgeries, York was open to the possibility.

    “There’s no question in my mind,” he said. “I’ve always had a very, very high opinion of Kap. Kap’s a great kid, he’s done a lot of great things for us. And again, this is a fresh start for everybody.”

    Beating out Blaine Gabbert for his old job shouldn’t be difficult, and many think Kaepernick is well-suited to run the kind of offense Kelly will be implementing. And considering the fact he’s not exactly expensive, the “fresh start” might be all Kaepernick needs.

    January 29, 2016 at 6:57 pm #38296
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    i gotta say this is making me slightly nervous. let’s hope kelly has control over all personnel decisions and leaves this team in ruins.

    January 29, 2016 at 8:54 pm #38301
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    InvaderRam wrote:

    i gotta say this is making me slightly nervous. let’s hope kelly has control over all personnel decisions and leaves this team in ruins.

    Nah, don’t be worried. Rams have beaten Kap before, and can do it again.

    Caught between Quinn, Ogletree, Brockers and The Donald, he will be squeezed like a freshman’s pimple…

    February 3, 2016 at 12:09 am #38525
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    Colin Kaepernick wants out of San Francisco, prefers Jets next season: sources

    http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/colin-kaepernick-49ers-jets-sources-article-1.2518118?utm_content=bufferb347b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=mmehta+twitter

    The Jets’ decades-long search for a franchise quarterback could unexpectedly land them one of the most dynamic players in the league.

    The Daily News has learned that embattled 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick wants out of San Francisco after a forgettable 2015 that included on-field struggles that resulted in a benching midway through the season and a coaching change after it. The Jets are his preferred destination, according to sources.

    The Jets are aware and intrigued by Kaepernick’s desire to play for them, but are still in the early stages of their offseason planning and evaluation, according to sources. They’re also deathly afraid of tampering (see: Darrelle Revis situation, circa 2015).

    JETS COULD BE THINKING QB AT NFL DRAFT

    General manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles have expressed their desire to re-sign impending free agent Ryan Fitzpatrick, but nothing is guaranteed. (The Jets and Fitzpatrick’s camp are expected to discuss an extension in the coming weeks).

    Although Kaepernick wants to play in New York, he still has five years remaining on a blockbuster $114 million extension signed in 2014 that includes escape hatches for his current employer. The Jets, coming off a 10-win season, would have to trade for Kaepernick or wait until he’s cut.

    Colin Kaepernick wants to put the 49ers in the past and start over elsewhere next season, preferably in New York with the Jets.

    The 49ers must make a decision to keep, trade or cut Kaepernick before April 1 when his 2016 base salary of $11.9 million becomes guaranteed. San Francisco would save $8.5 million by cutting Kaepernick, who is scheduled to have a $15.9 million cap charge this season.

    The possibility of landing the 28-year-old dual-threat signal caller presents an interesting option for the Jets, who still want to bring back Fitzpatrick as a short-term solution at the right price. Kaepernick, however, offers Maccagnan and Bowles the rare opportunity to land a difference-making quarterback entering his prime at a discounted rate.[

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