Chiefs workout Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick

**Ryfo18** · 03-24-2011, 11:52 AM

I'm not sure if this has been spread around or not, but I just heard Kaepernick say he had a workout with the Chiefs.

I haven't done my homework on him, but I know he's been climbing up draft boards recently. Gannon was comparing his mechanics to Aaron Rodgers, when Rodgers came out of Cal. Obviously a guy you have to coach up, but some solid potential in this guy. Would love to see the Chiefs bring in a guy like him and groom him to be a QB in the next 3-4 years.

**Ryfo18** · 03-24-2011, 12:04 PM

EDIT: The workout is scheduled! Hasn't happened yet.

**matthewschiefs** · 03-24-2011, 01:36 PM

I am thinking they are looking for a backup qb for Cassel.Or at least someone to come in and compete with Brodie for the backup job should they bring him back.

**Coach** · 03-24-2011, 05:02 PM

Probably identifying several backup QB prospects hoping that one falls into the 5th or later rounds.

**chiefnut** · 03-24-2011, 05:49 PM

ryan mallet has visit/workout to KC scheduled, could be a smoke screen or are the CHIEFS serious about a QB of the future???

**N TX Dave** · 03-24-2011, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by chiefnut

ryan mallet has visit/workout to KC scheduled, could be a smoke screen or are the CHIEFS serious about a QB of the future???

Not sure if they are looking for a QOTF more than a backup cause Broke is not the one to rely on if needed he is now what 0-19 as a starter.

**Ryfo18** · 03-24-2011, 08:42 PM

It's never too early to begin grooming quarterbacks. At this piont I think it's safe to say that Brodie Croyle has not shown he can be a starter in this league. If you find the right quarterback, one you can groom, it can eitehr produce the following:

1.) You're future quarterback for when the guy you have now is either retired or let go to FA. If you have a quarterback waiting that is ready, you're not as pressured to give a big contract to a veteran guy. Kind of like Kevin Kolb now.
2.) You still keep your quarterback you have now, and this guy becomes an excellent trade chip that can yield a high draft pick.
3.) A failed experiment, start over again (see the Miami Dolphins).

There are huge benefits to be reaped from taking a quarterback, despite us having a solid solution in there now.

**tornadospotter** · 03-24-2011, 09:22 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq1gL_Q-vO0"]YouTube - Colin Kaepernick[/ame]

**Canada** · 03-24-2011, 09:37 PM

i think we should give Brodie a chance

**tornadospotter** · 03-24-2011, 09:44 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cKA6jyLLyQ"]YouTube - Dooley Talks About Colin Kaepernick[/ame]

I kinda like what I am seeing so far. Will be interesting if we take him in later rounds.