(09-20-2017, 01:51 PM)FBT Wrote: If the intention is to upgrade the position, and the goal is to do so long-term, Kaepernick does not represent the guy to fill that role.  It's not rocket science.  If he's only marginally better than what we have currently, that may placate the SJW crowd who is convinced he's only out of the league because of his anthem kneeling, but it fixes absolutely nothing.  He doesn't address the issue this team needs to deal with, which is actually upgrading the position permanently.  It's pointless to bring in a band aid that is barely better than what is already here because the playbook would need to basically be tossed out and dumbed down so that Kaepernick isn't asked to do more than he's capable of doing.  

You want a QB better than Kaepernick, but you're arguing the case to bring him in, and all you're doing by going down that path is perpetuating the need.  The team is far better off to continue down their current path and look at their options once the season is over with.  It is what it is at this point.  There will be options available for this team, and they have the resources to land a true upgrade if they decide to do so in free agency when there WILL be quality QBs to pursue.  Kaepernick just isn't a guy that's worth bringing in for this team.

(09-20-2017, 02:13 PM)FBT Wrote: I think for Coughlin in particular, he doesn't see the upside in bringing in a guy who is only marginally better than what is already here with the added baggage creating a potential distraction bigger than the controversy just signing him would bring.  If Kaepernick had the abilities of one of the high middle tier QBs in the league, they'd consider it.  He doesn't.  The team wouldn't go to the playoffs on the back of Kaepernick this year.  Too many other holes to deal with, and development to be had with the young roster.  At best, he takes a 4 win team to a 5 win team.  Let's strike up the band and have a parade over that kind of improvement.

Sorry, it's just not worth it, and the team has already made that abundantly clear.  So, continuing to harp on about bringing him in is nothing more than wasted energy because it's not going to happen.