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5 NFL teams that could revitalize Colin Kaepernick’s career

By John Buhler

August 26, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the football against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Levi
August 26, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the football against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Levi /
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Aug 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt looks on from the sideline during the second half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 19-3. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt looks on from the sideline during the second half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 19-3. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

San Diego Chargers. 3. player. 13. . AFC. West

A major military city like San Diego may absolutely be disgusted with signing a player like Kaepernick for his recent protests. Still, he might actually be something the San Diego Chargers offense could use going forward.

The Chargers might be in for another dreadful NFL season, despite having a future Hall of Famer at quarterback in Philip Rivers. They just don’t have the personnel or the front office stability to make a charge in the deep AFC West.

San Diego will once again have Ken Whisenhunt as its offensive coordinator. Though he has failed as a head coach twice with the Cardinals and the Tennessee Titans, Whisenhunt had great success calling plays for 2013 Chargers that made the AFC playoffs. Rivers thrived under him and Kaepernick could do the same.

Though San Diego has another strong armed quarterback in Zach Mettenberger backing up Rivers, neither are particularly mobile. Kaepernick could use his legs to extend plays for Whisenhunt and Chargers head coach Mike McCoy. If he’s cool with being booed every single game by the Charger faithful, then this could be a team in the mix for Kapernick’s services.

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