HUGGY
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Oakland will be getting a new coach and GM, I think Harbaugh is a candidate for that job.
Kap will probably be a 49er next season, a lot of money has been invested in him, to just cut or trade him now, doesn't seem like a good idea.
Trade? Would you trade a high draft pick for him, I wouldn't. Harbaugh reputation has been hurt by his trading Smith and keeping Kappy. With out a strong supporting cast Kaepernck would be another Johnny$$Manziel or a Tebow.
Comparing Kap to Tebow or Manziel? That isn't close, Kap could have had a future had he developed, he has stepped backward this year. I wouldn't trade for him but who knows with GMs.
I agree completely about the failure of the 9ers to develope Kaepernick.... That is if you believe it is the responsibility of the franchise to step in from the beginning to mold a young QB. In Seattle they brought in QBs that Wilson respected as mentors like HOF Warren Moon and others to school our little Russell Wilson in how to handle the preasure of competing at the top level in one of the most difficult player positions there is in proffesional sports.
I can't say I've heard THAT much as to how Kaepernick is getting mentored or who if anyone has been specifically assigned that job.
So much falls on the shoulders of a franchise QB that to me it is inconceivable that the management of a business such as a professional football team in the NFL wouldn't have a team of experienced ex players and coaches helping a stud athlete like Colin develope his skills.
Maybe Harbaugh..being a college QB himself ... thinks just being there as the coach of the team is enough. Gregg Roman is the Offensive Co-ordinator so maybe he participates in Kaepernick's developement. Seems like the OC has his hands full on the management of the whole offense to me.
Colin himself recognises ex 9er Alex Smith as a mentor...
"Fresh off signing a six-year extension worth up to $126 million, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was quick to recognize the people who'd helped him grow into one of the league's rising stars, including former teammate and current Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith."
But that was THEN and this is NOW and Kaepernick seems adrift in his developement at this time.