BC-FBN-MEHTA-COLUMN:NY — sports (800 words)
Colin Kaepernick has managed to improve his pocket presence, decision making and accuracy without taking a single snap in nearly 26 months.
He’s magically transformed into an impactful player, who will save the day for a quarterback-needy team if given the chance. He might even take over the reins from the greatest signal caller ever one day to keep a dynasty rolling.
Kaepernick’s settlement last week in his collusion grievance against the NFL has prompted loyalists to spin football narratives rooted in fantasy. His attorney’s suggestion that he wouldn’t be surprised if the Patriots signed the polarizing signal caller added to the comical.