Torrey Smith: Kaepernick better than some QBs with jobs
Wide receiver Torrey Smith admitted two days after he was released by the San Francisco 49ers that his two seasons with the team were "terrible." Nevertheless, he had nothing but positive things to say about his quarterback for some of that time.
Smith took to Twitter on Wednesday to question why former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick remains without a job while other less-talented QBs have been scooped up.
At least 64 QBS are in the NFL...Kap doesn't have a job....but some folks who he is better than do pic.twitter.com/k92jGNl6ZX
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) March 22, 2017
Colin Kaepernick is not currently employed. However, his skill set vastly exceeds others who were on the market. 😴 https://t.co/hghtIYVcHN
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) March 22, 2017
Not saying he is the greatest but he shouldn't be kicked out for football reasons yet....just my opinion
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) March 22, 2017
I say that with me having the 2 worst years of my career out west...no bias
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) March 22, 2017
Smith and Kaepernick played in just 11 games together. It was enough time to prove to the now-Philadelphia Eagles wideout that Kaepernick deserves a roster spot, however.
Niners general manager John Lynch revealed last week that Kaepernick was close to signing with another team, yet there are some league executives who fear signing the polarizing figure after he took a knee during the national anthem ahead of games last season.