Here are the teams stupid enough to attend the workout. Below is just the team snippets/comments (plus the mug shot of the Toucan for hurl-inducing):
Teams planning to attend Kaepernick’s workout
Atlanta Falcons - Head coach Dan Quinn told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said he’s “
sure that we will” have a scout at the workout. Starter Matt Ryan returned to action in Week 10 after missing time with an injury. Matt Schaub is the team’s backup.
Cincinnati Bengals - The
Bengals plan to evaluate Kaepernick’s workout, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. At 0-9, the Bengals are the worst team in the NFL. Veteran Andy Dalton was benched prior to Week 10 so the team could get a closer look at Ryan Finley.
Dallas Cowboys - Reports suggest the
Cowboys will have someone watching Kaepernick on Saturday. Starter Dak Prescott is having a strong season, but his contract expires at the end of the year. Cooper Rush is the team’s backup.
Denver Broncos -
Multiple reporters have confirmed the
Broncos will send a scout to watch Kaepernick throw. The team lost starter Joe Flacco to a neck injury and draft pick Drew Lock returned to practice Monday after he was sidelined all season with a thumb injury.
Detroit Lions - Head coach Matt Patricia confirmed the Lions would send someone to the workout. Matthew Stafford missed the team’s game in Week 10 due to a back injury. Jeff Driskel started in Stafford’s place in
a 20-13 loss to the Chicago Bears. Stafford has vowed to return to action soon.
Miami Dolphins - Head coach
Brian Flores confirmed the Dolphins would have a representative at the event. Flores told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel the Dolphins like their quarterbacks right now, but want to do their “
due diligence” on Kaepernick. At 68.7, the Dolphins have the worst passer rating in the NFL.
New England Patriots - Bill Belichick answered a question about Kaepernick in his usual brusk manner, telling reporters he
wasn’t sure if the Patriots would attend the workout. Though Belichick wouldn’t give an answer, the team is
reportedly going to have someone at the workout.
New York Giants - The Giants will
reportedly send someone to Kaepernick’s workout. The team has turned the keys over the rookie first-round pick Daniel Jones, but could be looking for a veteran to help Jones out if 38-year-old Eli Manning leaves in the offseason.
New York Jets - Head coach Adam Gase avoided the question, saying he was focused on the
team’s upcoming game against Washington. The Jets have gone 2-7 under Gase and have the lowest yards per game among any offense in football. Rich Cimini of ESPN reported the team
will have someone at the workout.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Head coach Bruce Arians said he expects
someone from the organization to be at Kaepernick’s workout. Bucs starter Jameis Winston will be a free agent in the offseason.
Colin Kaepernick will look to return to the NFL after last playing in 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Teams that haven’t given definitive answers about Kaepernick’s workout
Carolina Panthers - Ron Rivera passed the buck when asked about Kaepernick.
Rivera said since it was a personnel decision, reporters would have to speak with general manager Marty Hurney about the matter.
Chicago Bears -
Head coach Matt Nagy avoided the question Wednesday, telling reporters he wasn’t sure whether the team would send anyone to watch Kaepernick and that general manager Ryan Pace would make that decision. Pace did not make himself available to media Wednesday.
Washington - The
D.C. football team is sending mixed messages about Kaepernick. Head coach Bill Callahan said he didn’t think Washington was sending anyone to see Kaepernick throw. Sources told the Washington Post a team employee will be there for Kaepernick’s workout.
Los Angeles Rams - When asked if they would send a representative, a spokesperson for the Rams
declined to comment.