Rookie quarterback Colin Kaepernick was drafted in 2011 by the San Francisco 49ers and head coach Jim Harbuagh to become a potential starter down the road. But after a great season by Alex Smith, no one is sure when Kaepernick will get on the field and really show what he can do. Especially since Harbaugh [...]
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Jim Harbaugh: Alex Smith is the long term answer at quarterback
During his Tuesday press conference, head coach Jim Harbaugh indicated that quarterback Alex Smith is the San Francsic0 49ers long term answer at the quarterback position. I can just hear the screams from niner fans all the way from the west coast (we’re based in Baltimore, MD). It’s true that Smith has been able to turn his [...]
READ MORE »49ers quarterback position is wide open
After a poor performance in week one of the NFL preseason, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith will have to fight for the starting quarterback job with rookie Colin Kaepernick. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has indicated that it’s Smith job to lose. But at this point he’s pointed out that no one has earned the [...]
READ MORE »Raiders Sign Edwards To Back-up Campbell
Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson set in stone that Jason Campbell is number one quarterback to lead them back in contention. With not much talent behind Campbell, the Raiders required some kind of insurance policy to back him up. Therefore, the Raiders Saturday signed veteran quarterback Trent Edwards. Last season they were bless to [...]
READ MORE »Jim Harbaugh: “The best guy will play” quarterback
San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Colin Kaepernick has expressed his desire to be the teams starter this coming season. He’s is coming off of a very impressive college career at the University of Nevada where he now holds multiple records. “I’m just going to lay it all on the line,” Kaepernick said. “It’s up to coach [...]
READ MORE »Kaepernick expects to compete for starting job
San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Colin Kaepernick was a guest on NFL.com’s “Cover Two” podcast. He raved about how well Alex Smith has stepped up his leadership this offseason through the NFL lockout. But Kaepernick made it clear that he will compete for the 49ers starting quarterback spot. “You just know when you step on the [...]
READ MORE »Top NFL Rookie’s Shine In The Hollywood Lights For The 2011 Rookie Premier
Several NFL rookies this past weekend made the trip to Los Angeles to take part in the annual Rookie Premier. Los Angeles being the setting ironic of course, as the city is the biggest media market in the country yet without its own NFL team. 36 rookies made it there primarily the top running backs, [...]
READ MORE »Colin Kaepernick has post draft surgery
San Francisco 49ers second round quarterback Colin Kaepernick underwent surgery on his lower left leg. The surgery reportedly was a minor procedure. The surgery isn’t expected to linger into this coming season or affect his future as a player. “It’s nothing serious at all,” said Kaepernick. Specifics of the injury weren’t released, but Kaepernick said [...]
READ MORE »Colin Kaepernick to learn Harbaughs offense from Andrew Luck
With the on going NFL lockout, San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Colin Kaepernick will have a hard time learning head coach Jim Harbaugh’s playbook since players can’t meet with coaches to receive a playbook. Kaepernick will have to now resort to plan B. He will have to learn the playbook from current Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck who knows Harbaugh’s [...]
READ MORE »Oakland Raiders: 2011 Mock Draft
The 2011 NFL Draft kicks off within 24 hours and albeit it’s highly unlikely the Oakland Raiders will move up the board to the first round, there’s no shortage of excitement and speculation for the team’s second round pick (48th overall) and the direction that Al Davis and head coach Hue Jackson will take this [...]
READ MORE »Broncos might be leaning quarterback in first round
Denver Broncos head of football operations John Elway, is very intrigued by the 2011 quarterback class. As a former quarterback himself, he has an eye for the position and is amazed at the talent of this years group of quarterback prospects. “This group is very talented,” said Elway, the Broncos’ former quarterback who is running [...]
READ MORE »Colin Kaepernick to work out for the Titans
In search of their next franchise quarterback the Tennessee Titans will bring in former Nevada signal caller Colin Kaepernick on March 29th to work out for the team. Kaepernick will definitely not be an early round pick, he will most likelyt get picked between rounds 3-5 in the upcoming NFL draft. It will take him [...]
READ MORE »49ers taking a closer look at Colin Kaepernick
The San Francisco 49ers have scheduled a private workout with Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick for this coming Friday. The team plans on sending a scout out to Reno Nevada to get a closer look at the athletic Kaepernick. Head coach Jim Harbuagh and general manager Trent Baalke are expected to attend the workout as well. [...]
READ MORE »Dolphins are clearly looking for a quarterback
I reported yesterday that the Dolphins were looking very interested in Washington quarterback Jake Locker. Well now it seems they have their eye on another quarterback. This time its Colin Kaepernick from Nevada. He was the first player in FBS to ever record 10,000 career passing yards and 4,000 rushing yards. He has thrown for [...]
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