Colin Kaepernick: Three possible landing spots after Saturday’s workout

New England Patriots

This may very well be the last year of Tom Brady, at least in New England. With a multi-million dollar mansion on the housing market and an expiring contract with no extension in sight, the Patriots may be without their quarterback for the first time in 20 years. Current backup Jarrett Stidham has not impressed with his regular-season snaps this season and could either need another year to develop or may not be the solution at all. Kaepernick is the stop-gap.

Belichick has proven in the past his ability to change the offensive scheme to fit his quarterback (ex: Jacoby Brissett on a Thursday night against the Houston Texans), and this would be no different with Kaepernick under center. That night brought in plays unseen in the Belichick era with Brady under center, such as read options, bootleg play-action, and a quarterback who could make plays with his legs when the pass was not possible.

Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick have rebuilt and/or retooled the Patriots offense season after season to best compliment their personnel, and a shotgun-power-run system similar to that in Baltimore would give Kaepernick plenty of openings and passing opportunities to produce.

Surrounded by weapons such as James White, Sony Michel, Julian Edelman and current rookie N’Keal Harry, Kaepernick could have a stable of targets with a wide variety of skill sets and capabilities. Belichick is already established as one of the greatest coaches of all-time, and success with Kaepernick under center could further solidify his legacy.