Colin Kaepernick: Three possible landing spots after Saturday’s workout
By Ian Higgins
Los Angeles Chargers
Dean Spanos is a terrible owner on the level of Dan Snyder. The move to Los Angeles a year behind the already established Rams killed this team. It is very difficult to find the last time the Chargers played in what has felt like a home game. The Chargers need a new look under center to reboot their franchise.
The Chargers roster does not lack talent: Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Hunter Henry, Melvin Gordon, Austin Ekeler, Melvin Ingram, Joey Bosa, Casey Hayward, etc. This is a team that led by the right talent with at least some home support, could compete for a division title. Kaepernick was a big-armed passer with the raw speed that, if still in possession of those talents, could give the Chargers their lightning.
Another aspect to consider with the possible addition of Kaepernick is the media and publicity draw for fans. According to statisticalatlas.com, Los Angeles is currently 48.2% Hispanic and 9.0% African-American, and these two groups are the only ethnic groups with positive growth rates at +10.1% & +3.2% respectively.
No other area in the country seems as good of a fit for Kaepernick’s return as Los Angeles. Spanos has an opportunity to redefine his franchise on and off of the football field, and create a new fanbase for his struggling endeavor. The Rams have captured the hearts and minds of Los Angeles, but the signing of Kaepernick could very well give the Chargers a new identity.