49ers GM reveals where Colin Kaepernick

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49ers GM reveals where Colin Kaepernick

If going to get traded, it doesn't sound like it's going to happen anytime soon.At the NFL owners meeting this week, general manager Trent Baalke revealed that he's "nowhere near" getting a deal done with another team."I've had discu sions with several teams and it's gone no further than Brandon Graham Jersey that, as Kaepernick's agents have had several discu sions with teams ," Baalke said, . "We're nowhere near getting anything done at this point."A major obstacle in the deal is likely the 49ers' asking price. San Francisco is believed to be asking for a second- or early third-round pick in exchange for Kaepernick, a price like the Broncos and Browns. Of course, if Kaepernick stays in San Francisco, that's Tyree Jackson Jersey not a bad thing, according to Baalke. As a matter of fact, the 49ers general manager claims that's exactly what he wants."Our intent was for him to be back and to go to work," Baalke said. "The more important thing is what our expectations are of the player. He's under contract and unle s, or until that changes, our expectations don't change."If the 49ers ultimate plan was to keep Kaepernick, then why did they answer the phone when teams called with a trade offer? Baalke has an answer for that."I think sometimes it helps players work through anything they may Randall Cunningham Jersey have," Baalke said. "It gives them a chance to see what their options really are. It also gives us a chance to say we didn't hold you back from doing that."When you listen to Baalke talk, it sounds more and more like Kaepernick will be on the 49ers' roster for the foreseeable Jordan Mailata Jersey future, especially when you consider that two big dates are coming up.First, Kaepernick's $11.9 million base salary for 2016 becomes guaranteed on April 1, and once that happens, there's almost no way he'd be willing to restructure his contract in a trade. Second, there's the draft. If the Browns or Broncos spend an early pick in the draft on a quarterback, that basically takes them out of the Kaepernick sweepstakes. The other date to watch out for is April 4. Lane Johnson Jersey That's when the 49ers are allowed to begin offseason workouts. Kaepernick is , and if he gets along with new coach Chip Kelly and his teammates, then there's a good chance he'd be willing to put his trade demands on ice.With all that in mind, there's one thing that almost certainly won't happen in this situation: Kaepernick won't be cut. Kelly made , saying, "Not even being discu sed. You don't cut talent."
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