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The Seattle Seahawks have been one of the main teams linked to quarterback Colin Kaepernick as he attempts to make an NFL comeback, but so far there have been no signs the team will make a move. During a May 2, 2022 interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, DK Metcalf was asked what his reaction would be if the Seahawks signed Kaepernick.
“I would tell you if they brought him in, like I have no say so and i’m gonna have to, you know, play with him and get along with him,” Metcalf explained.
Metcalf was also asked if he felt Kapernick should get another NFL opportunity. The Seahawks receiver noted that he believes “somebody’s gonna take a chance on Kaepernick.” Metcalf supported the idea of Kaepernick signing with a team but did not campaign for Seattle to make a move.
“Oh 100%, everybody deserves a second chance at anything that they do, in my opinion so,” Metcalf added. “…Somebody’s gonna take a chance and give him another opportunity.”
Here is a look at Metcalf’s full comments on the Kaepernick and Baker Mayfield rumors.
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Kaepernick Campaigned for a Seahawks Tryout
Kaepernick has had a connection with the Seahawks throughout the offseason, including holding practice sessions with Seattle receivers Tyler Lockett and Aaron Fuller. The former 49ers quarterback has also been in contact with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, who openly campaigned for the signal-caller to get another NFL opportunity.
“Not yet, still waiting for that chance [with Seahawks], still hopeful” Kaepernick told reporters on March 23 when asked about a Seahawks tryout. “There’s been a lot of conversation around it. Again, we’ve had conversations with Pete [Carroll] and John [Schneider] previously. As Pete mentioned, we’ve spoken recently and still hoping that door is open and get a chance to walk through it.”
Metcalf Vouched for Lock & Smith
When discussing potential Seahawks quarterbacks, Metcalf got the most animated when talking about Drew Lock and Geno Smith. Metcalf has vouched for Lock since Seattle acquired the quarterback in the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade.
“I’m not gonna say I’ma stress over [it], but I got my chips on Geno [Smith] and Drew Lock right now,” Metcalf said. “I think Drew Lock was in a situation to where he was forced to do a lot at a young age and the the environment really didn’t suit him the best. And I think him being in Seattle with Pete [Carroll] in a positive environment is going to help him get his confidence back.
“In Geno, last year with a shortened playbook and not being out there with us with training camp, getting those first-team reps and him stepping in, I think he did a pretty good job. And so, I’m just excited for what the future holds.”
Carroll Campaigned for Kaepernick But Remains Non-Committal
Carroll continues to have an interesting connection to the Kaepernick rumors and openly discussed the quarterback during his first public comments since the Wilson trade. Yet, in subsequent interviews the Seahawks coach indicated that the team’s talks with Kaepernick have not advanced passed the preliminary stage.
“This is about second opportunities and free agency kind of marks that deal,” Carroll explained during a March 16 press conference. “And you know, I thought about another guy. You’re going to ask questions about Colin Kaepernick. I mean, I know you’re going to ask, so let me just put it out there. He contacted me the other day said, ‘hey, I’d like to get a shot. I’m working out.’
“And so, he sent me some videos, the next thing I know he’s working out with with Tyler Lockett. I don’t know how that happened, but does that guy deserve a second shot? I think he does, somewhere. I don’t know if it’s here. I don’t know where it is. I don’t know if it’s even in football.”
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