Colin Kaepernick throws at Michigan spring game with eye on return to NFL: ‘I can help you win games’
By John Buhler
The sports world reacted to Colin Kaepernick being part of Michigan’s Blue and Maize spring game.
Colin Kaepernick was all the rage at Michigan’s Blue and Maize spring game on Saturday.
The controversial former NFL starting quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers was named an honorary captain ahead of the Wolverines’ spring game. This was made possible because Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh was his head coach in San Francisco from 2011 to 2014. Together, they helped guide the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance during the 2012 NFL season.
Kaepernick sent out a tweet about how excited he was to be in Ann Arbor on Saturday where he showed off his arm during halftime, making the case he can still play in the NFL.
Looking forward to today’s @UMichFootball Maize and Blue Spring Game. Thank you to the team and @CoachJim4UM for having me as honorary captain. Excited to be here with the team and get some throws in at halftime! Tune in!
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) April 2, 2022
“I can help make you a better team, Kaepernick told Jenna Trotman. “I can help you win games.”
Colin Kaepernick holds workout at halftime of Michigan spring game
Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since 2016. Though he is firmly in his mid-30s, the outspoken activist wants another opportunity at playing in the NFL.
Will anything come of this Colin Kaepernick workout? No idea. But don’t let anyone use the bs “ distraction” argument. Just reply with 2 words: DeShaun Watson… and then carry on with your day.
— trey wingo (@wingoz) April 2, 2022
Colin Kaepernick’s final pass today today at Michigan’s Maize and Blue Spring Game.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 2, 2022
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I spoke with Colin Kaepernick on the sideline after his throwing exhibition at Michigan.
— Jeanna Trotman (@JeannaTrotmanTV) April 2, 2022
He said he can absolutely still play in the NFL. I asked what is your message to NFL teams: "I can help make you a better team. I can help you win games." pic.twitter.com/rUQTG562D7
https://twitter.com/Spike_Lee_Joint/status/1510352094192054274
When it comes to Kaepernick, the talent has never been the issue. Is he good enough to be a starter in the NFL? At one point in time, yes, but the former second-round pick out of Nevada would be seen as a mid-level backup in the league today.
Colin Kaepernick in the middle of his Michigan workout pic.twitter.com/HQHgDR13oz
— Jordan Dajani (@JordanDajani) April 2, 2022
Colin Kaepernick throwing at halftime of Michigan’s spring game. pic.twitter.com/YyxdROJGpA
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) April 2, 2022
Colin kaepernick going on 5 years not playing but #Michigan going too have him throw at halftime in front of scouts in spring game .. charade ..see I’d bring Tom Brady back but that’s just me cause he’s a Michigan guy !
— Mike North (@North2North) April 2, 2022
Olu Oluwatimi said Colin Kaepernick threw to some Michigan receivers and has a rocket arm
— Trevor Woods (@WoodsFootball) April 2, 2022
So will a team give him an opportunity? Probably not.
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