Kaepernick would be an upgrade over Jeff Driskel, others
Drew Lock is locked in as the team’s starting quarterback and that should not even begin to be questioned if the team were to sign Kaepernick.
During the offseason, the Broncos chose to bring in Jeff Driskel rather than to give last year’s backup, Brandon Allen, another shot.
Driskel was actually drafted by the 49ers back in 2016, coincidentally with the pick they received from the Broncos in a trade that sent Vernon Davis to Denver. Now, Driskel is the guy that will serve as the No. 2 guy behind Lock. Beyond him, the Broncos have Brett Rypien and Riley Neal, two undrafted free agents.
Let’s just be honest, Kaepernick, even several years removed from the league and at 32 years old, is a better option than any of those guys.
Kaepernick has plenty of experience and could be a great guy to have in the ear of the young Lock, helping him with things to look for on and off the field. Driskel has some decent experience as well, so he can be a serviceable backup, but Kaepernick is the much more dynamic quarterback.
The experience would be invaluable. Kaepernick could provide a lift in areas that go beyond the field, such as film study and running scout teams in practice. This is what a good backup does.
Driskel is definitely capable of doing the same, but if something were to happen to Lock, as it did in preseason last year, would you rather have Driskel or Kaepernick step in to start some games? Give me Kaepernick.
Kaepernick has a strong arm and is an above-average runner when things start to break down. He can keep defenses guessing. Sure, he would need to prove that he doesn’t have any rust from being away from so long, but that could be deciphered in a workout with the team.
He has been keeping himself in playing shape.