Colin Kaepernick wrote a letter to the overall supervisor of the N.Y. Jets days nearest Aaron Rodgers went ailing with a significant trauma all the way through MNF … asking the group to imagine signing him to their apply squad.
Information of the correspondence was once in reality damaged by means of J. Cole … who posted the typed word, despatched to Joe Douglas, to his X account on Tuesday.
Prior to now, there have been studies that Kap expressed pastime in becoming a member of the squad … however now we’re taking a look at all the letter.
“I’m writing, of course, in response to the unfortunate loss of Aaron Rodgers. I know the aspirations this season were, and still are, to win a championship, and so that Hall of Fame sized hole will need to be filled as best as possible to keep the team on a Super Bowl track,” 35-year-old Kaepernick opened the letter.
However, in the event you concept he was once searching for the inauguration gig from the soar, as barren because the Jets QB room these days is, you’re flawed.
Colin defined … “As much as I would love the opportunity to fill that [starting] spot, I’m writing you in hopes that you can imagine a much different approach involving me; I would be honored and extremely grateful for the opportunity to come in and lead the practice squad.”
“I would do this with the sole mission of getting your defense ready each week.”
FYI, NFL groups all have “practice squads” … consisting of 16 gamers who, you guessed it, apply with the group all the way through the life, however don’t get dressed for video games.
It’s a bundle of sacrifice for tiny cash or glory … particularly for a man who was once a celeb or even began a Tremendous Bowl — like Kap.
Kaepernick went on to mention, if issues didn’t paintings with Wilson (and let’s be fair, it ain’t running), he is usually a alternative plan (negative pun meant) for the group.
“I believe a confident Zach Wilson has the tools to do this. However, in the event that this is not the case, I would love to offer you a risk-free contingency plan.”
Regardless of no longer enjoying within the NFL since 2016 for the San Francisco 49ers, Colin believes he’s nonetheless a top-tier sign caller.
“I am sure of my ability to provide you with an elite QB option if, God forbid, QB1 goes down.”
Regardless of the lengthy layoff, CK’s adamant he’s by no means banned coaching, and is eager and able to walk.
“Unlike many of the veteran QB’s that have been named in the media, I’ve never retired or stopped training.”
Regardless of the letter, the Jets have clearly no longer signed Kap up thus far.
On Tuesday, the group signed Trevor Siemian to their apply squad.