Doug Farrar Article on Kaepernick

[yossarian]

I found it interesting at least.

Colin Kaepernick wants you to know: He?s smarter than you may think | Audibles - SI.com

 

[Crimsoncrew]

As good a place as any to post this from Maiocco's mailbag:

Comparing Colin Kaepernick and Alex Smith is a study in two completely different styles. Of course, Kaepernick's game pops out in practices. He drives the ball down the field with an arm that might be the strongest in the NFL.

In fact, you might be hard-pressed to find a quarterback in NFL history who has the combination of size, speed, strength and arm talent of Kaepernick.

Smith is more of a finesse quarterback who is not going to regularly test defenses down the field. His completion percent might be higher than Kaepernick's but his yards per attempt and rushing numbers are going to be lower.

That said, a year ago Smith was clearly better in practices this time of the year. Kaepernick showed the arm strength, but he was also inaccurate and quick to abandon the pocket and run when his first read wasn't there.

Kaepernick looks exceptional this summer. I can't imagine there are many -- if any -- quarterbacks who have been as impressive during their training camp practices this summer.

That last bit is great to read. Let's hope he keeps it up.