NFL Legend Shannon Sharpe Believes Colin Kaepernick to Be a Perfect Backup to This 3x Pro Bowl QB

Published 06/08/2022, 4:30 AM EDT

The NFL legend Shannon Sharpe placed his verdict on the former San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick. Colin completed his workouts with the Las Vegas Raiders lately. The announcement of Colin Kaepernick going for a workout session with the Raiders came in as a surprise to everyone. Shannon Sharpe on the UNDISPUTED show praised the effort made by the Raiders, and he can’t wait to see Kaepernick join them.

Shannon Sharpe said, “I do believe he needs to be the second quarterback. You’re not gonna keep because the third quarterback is probably more times than not gonna dress. And you’re not going to need Colin Kaepernick as your third quarterback.”

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He further added, “You could take this undrafted guy. You can take a Nick Mullins and let him be the Scout team guy. So for me, Kap hopefully, he has a great day throwing. Hopefully, he shows that you know what I still got it. They bring him to camp. He can knock some of the rust off…”

Although Kaepernick has been away from the football field for 5-years, the three-time Super Bowl champion thinks he has a shot at being the Raider’s 2nd quarterback.

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For the Raiders, Nick Mullins, as a backup, has shown an average performance. However, Colin could fill in the role pretty well. Kaepernick has had a great workout session with the Raiders, and there is a possibility he has impressed Mark Davis. Now, the coming days will display what will be of the former Niners QB.

Shannon Sharpe wants Colin Kaepernick to be the backup to Derek Carr in Las Vegas Raiders

Shannon also mentioned the current QB1 for the Raiders, Derek Carr, who has been in good form and definitely wouldn’t miss out on any games. But unfortunately, if there is an issue, Colin would be able to back him up pretty well.

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Kap has experience starting as a quarterback, and he has also led the 49ers to the Super Bowl. Colin Kaepernick is a good shot for the Raiders to improve their offense. The workout has appeared to be a golden opportunity for him. Playing six seasons for the 49ers, Kaepernick has been away from the game ever since his last performance in the 2016 season.

Kaepernick’s active role as an activist during the NFL games made him become a polarising figure in the league. Furthermore, his meager performance last season forced him out of the NFL.

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The question now remains: Will he be signed by any team ahead of the 2022 season?

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Aniket Srivastava is an NFL Writer at Essentially Sports. Having completed his bachelor's in Architecture, he has worked under a few Architects until his love for writing urged him to be a full-time writer. Aniket has a keen interest in NFL and ardently follows two teams: Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, of course, because of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, respectively.

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Deepika Bhaduri

NFL Legend Shannon Sharpe Believes Colin Kaepernick to Be a Perfect Backup to This 3x Pro Bowl QB

Shannon Sharpe wants Colin Kaepernick to be the backup to Derek Carr in Las Vegas Raiders

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