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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20, 2015 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20, 2015 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Former San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick is yet to make a comeback after being five years away from the game. Kaepernick was surrounded by controversies after he played his last season in 2016. Since 2016, he has not been included in any team’s roster. The QB has been eyeing a comeback.
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Recently, NFL legend Michael Vick gave some advice on what steps Kaepernick should take to make a comeback in the league. Former NFL quarterback said, “I think it’ll happen in due time.” Vick adds, “Typically, with a quarterback in Kaep’s position, he’s been out of the league for a couple of years, and he hasn’t played in a long time.” Vick pointed out that Kaepernick has not played for a long time and has been away from the league for some years.
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ANN ARBOR, MI – APRIL 02: Colin Kaepernick interacts with fans before the Michigan spring football game at Michigan Stadium on April 2, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kaepernick was honorary captain for the game. (Photo by Jaime Crawford/Getty Images)
To make a comeback in the league as a quarterback, the legend advised, “It’d probably be smart to come in, in a backup role and just play that backup role for another two or three years. And when you get an opportunity to start, you show that you can play.”
Vick believes Colin Kaepernick can make a comeback, but he needs to start as a backup quarterback for a couple of years. Once he is in the game, then he will have many opportunities to showcase his skills.
Colin Kaepernick recently had a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders
Last month, Kaepernick had a chance to do a workout session with the Las Vegas Raiders. He had his last workout sessions with the Seattle Seahawks in 2017 after he left the San Francisco 49ers. There were reports that the workout sessions with the Raiders were a success. He was able to impress the selectors, but the final verdict has still not come yet.
Colin Kaepernick did not have a last great season in 2016. He started for 11 games, out of which his team lost 10 of them. Kaepernick threw for 2241 yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. Out of the six seasons he played for the 49ers, one of the best seasons was in 2013. He took the 49ers to the Super Bowl, where they lost to Baltimore Ravens by 34-31.
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