Seattle Seahawks: Why Colin Kaepernick is the perfect fit

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly considering Colin Kaepernick as a backup quarterback option, and he should be their top choice.

At this point, there’s no need to dive into the connection between the Seattle Seahawks and Colin Kaepernick. The team is in need of a viable backup quarterback option. Meanwhile, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback is looking for a job still. What’s more, Seattle head coach Pete Caroll has mentioned that Kaepernick is someone they’ve considered. Moreover, some members of the Seahawks have voiced their support of bringing in Kaepernick.

Obviously the need and the potential for a move to be made are there. The Seahawks need was something that was truthfully present a year ago. Former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin was a developmental project at best. But with him experiencing a bit of off-field trouble this offseason, his future in Seattle is dubious at best. That leaves them with Jake Heaps (who?) and undrafted free agents as their current options to back up Russell Wilson.

Though he didn’t miss any significant time, the prospect of him doing so in 2017 has to be of concern to the Seahawks. He was banged up for much of last season and the offensive line play was atrocious in 2016. What’s more, it shouldn’t be notably better in 2017 as even versatile rookie Ethan Pocic can’t play at all five spots at once.

As such, bringing in a player like Kaepernick would make sense. With that being said, there’s actually no better option than the former 49ers signal-caller. It’s a perfect marriage of need for a team and fit for a player. Here are three reasons as to why.