Some major news came out in the NFL this week and a major story subsequently broke yesterday in Washington. The NFL announced that quarterback Colin Kaepernick would be holding a private workout for all 32 teams this Saturday in Atlanta, and the Redskins announced on Wednesday that they would be sending a scout to the workout.
So what does that mean… would the Redskins actually consider signing Kaepernick if he looks good on Saturday?
No. It’s not going to happen. In fact, USA Today recently ranked the 32 NFL teams from most-likely to least-likely to bring in the free-agent QB who hasn’t played since 2017, and the Redskins come in all the way at No. 32.
They were 6-3 last season on the day starting QB Alex Smith suffered his horrible leg injury. But rather than call Kaepernick, team brass opted for Colt McCoy, Mark Sanchez and Josh Johnson and a downward spiral. With first-rounder Dwayne Haskins now installed as the starter and a high draft pick assuredly coming down the pike no matter how well Haskins plays, no chance the ‘Skins change course.
Not only do the Redskins currently have a semblance of a plan at the QB spot, but they also are likely the last franchise that Kaepernick — a social justice warrior — would play for, considering that their mascot has been seen as a racist symbol by many groups in the nation.
The Redskins will be in attendance at the workouts, but they have a zero percent chance of signing him.
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