Buffalo Bills
Tyrod Taylor is the unquestioned starter in Buffalo, but the number two signal caller spot is certainly not above reproach. With the offense already designed around Taylor's versatility as a QB, it can be argued that Kaepernick has more upside in that same offense than current backup QB Nathan Peterman.
Statistically, because Peterman hasn’t yet seen the field in a regular season game, Kaepernick obviously has better numbers and we have a better sense of what he can do on the field. In fact, we know that at his best, he can lead you to a Super Bowl.
Oakland Raiders
With the money the Raiders just shelled out to Derek Carr, it's safe to say that he's not leaving The Bay anytime soon. Well, until the Raiders move to Las Vegas, anyway. And that's part of why it makes sense for them to look at Kaepernick. Kaep went to college in Nevada and has roots in Reno, not too far away.
The Raiders in Las Vegas creates the perfect scenario for Kaep to come off the bench and play level-headed, comfortable football, kind of like how he did when he took the Niners to Super Bowl XLVII: with low expectations, offensive weapons and a care-free attitude.
Cleveland Browns
Because, why not? I mean, I’ll always contend that Cleveland is where quarterbacks go to die (this Cleveland fan agrees) but it’s still an NFL job. The Browns are currently led by rookie QB Deshon Kizer. The pinpoint passer with great legs is the latest in a long string of Browns quarterbacks, most of whom suffer at the hands of the lackluster offensive line.
With head coach Hue Jacksons’s ability to command the locker room and put his offensive weapons in good situations, Kaepernick’s natural ability, as well as his dynamic skill set as a runner and passer, make him the perfect mentor to a young player like Kizer. And when it becomes Kizer’s turn in the trainer’s tent, Colin could step in and provide a spark.
Jacksonville Jaguars
First, Jags QB Blake Bortles is very average: he’s played in 48 games and has 53 interceptions. Kaepernick, on the other hand, has played in 19 more games than Bottles and has 23 less interceptions. With Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan leading the charge to bring the NFL to London, he should consider the benefits of adding a player like Kaepernick. While Colin still has a lot of people opposing how he chose to protest social injustice and police brutality, his standing internationally is very different. Plus, the threat of kneeling for the national anthem wouldn’t offend locals since they salute a different song.
At the end of the day, bringing a team to London that has a player on the forefront of social justice would not only sell tickets but would also endear Khan to the community as an inclusive owner.
Cincinnati Bengals
After starting 0-2 with no offensive touchdowns, the Bengals fired their offensive coordinator Ken Zampese in order to address their quarterback issues. Many have called for Andy Dalton to be benched, but not in favor of former college champion and current backup AJ McCaroon, but rather some teammates are calling to give Kaepernick a shot. Both Dalton and McCarron have downplayed the situation in a show of mediocrity that would benefit from having someone like Colin Kaepernick thrown into the competition. Kaep won more playoff games in 2015 than the Bengals have in over 20 years.