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Kaepernick trade is bad for 49ers, except one option

There is not much demand or interest in Colin Kaepernick from teams around the NFL, or so ESPN’s John Clayton reports.

Clayton wrote in a piece on ESPN’s website that “It’s debatable whether the 49ers could net much better than a fourth- or a fifth-round pick for Kaepernick.”

That’s a far cry from what the 49ers received in trading Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs three years ago: two 2nd round picks.

Alas, Kaepernick’s star has faded.

While it is not a good idea to keep a disgruntled quarterback on the roster, the 49ers would also be foolish to let an extremely talented player walk away from their team with little to show for it.