How Good is Kaepernick ?

p19101 · 11-19-12, 01:55 PM

Campbell is probably one of the better backups in the league. You could argue he could compete for a starting job in a couple of teams. I have seen way too little of Kaep to know, but from what I've seen SF are in deep sh1t.

haserfauld · 11-19-12, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by ColdBeerHere

I don't think I've ever watched him play....

What is he good at ? What's his strengths/weaknesses ?

Is he a future starter somewhere in the NFL ?

Is he better or worse than Campbell ?

Kaep has promise, but he does a lot with his legs. I don't see him doing much with them this game. His first ever start, and he has Briggs and Urlacher staring him down, and Tillman chasing his WRs. Campbell isn't amazing, but he's a vet. I guarantee you he's not shitting bricks like Kaep is right now.

Catchn_Picks · 11-19-12, 02:59 PM

Harbaugh is a QB coach first and foremost. He turned Alex Smith into a upper tier QB (not great, admittedly). He has has a full week to prepare. He knows exactly what Kaep can do.

Kaep has great mobility. I believe SF game plan will be just what the doctor ordered.

suicidekings · 11-19-12, 03:00 PM

Kaepernick has a really high ceiling, but he's raw. He was the first player to ever achieve 10,000 passing and 4,000 rushing yards in a college career (3.5 seasons starting), albeit in the Mountain West conference. He's a little weaker in passing accuracy than Smith, but a greater danger to break the pocket and run the ball if he's not accounted for by the Bears LBs as they focus on Gore. His greatest weakness in this game is going to be in his lack of reps affecting his timing with receivers against an extremely opportunistic defense, however he does have the arm strength to bomb downfield and create opportunities for his receivers to make plays / draw penalties as the opportunity arises.

Campbell is going through the same issues but had a full week of certainty that he would be starting and has much more experience overall. Campbell should play smarter, but Kaep has more big play potential.

Big Bear · 11-19-12, 03:16 PM

Kaep is nasty

double · 11-19-12, 03:44 PM

Kaepernick will struggle tonight.

Smutbucket · 11-19-12, 03:57 PM

http://forum.sbrforum.com/nfl-betting/2013772-remember-day-11-11-12-legend-born.html

Today may be the day

Catchn_Picks · 11-19-12, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by suicidekings

Kaepernick has a really high ceiling, but he's raw. He was the first player to ever achieve 10,000 passing and 4,000 rushing yards in a college career (3.5 seasons starting), albeit in the Mountain West conference. He's a little weaker in passing accuracy than Smith, but a greater danger to break the pocket and run the ball if he's not accounted for by the Bears LBs as they focus on Gore. His greatest weakness in this game is going to be in his lack of reps affecting his timing with receivers against an extremely opportunistic defense, however he does have the arm strength to bomb downfield and create opportunities for his receivers to make plays / draw penalties as the opportunity arises.

Campbell is going through the same issues but had a full week of certainty that he would be starting and has much more experience overall. Campbell should play smarter, but Kaep has more big play potential.

excellent overall analysis, imo

khaden · 11-19-12, 04:35 PM

Hes not a starting QB IMO - hes a package guy- great athlete and can run but he stares down his receivers and thinks he can scramble his way out if every situation - IMO he aint ready to take on the bears d unit on a few days notice i got the bears + 8

JakeLc · 11-19-12, 04:39 PM

Bears aggressive pursuit could work against them facing a guy like Kaepernick.
Harbaugh may throw in some gadget plays for him.
Campbell better play a lot better than he did against the Texans

freeVICK · 11-19-12, 05:41 PM

Kapernick is complete garbage. Good wheels, ok arm, but TERRIBLE accuracy. This game has no play written all over. 2 crappy qbs vs 2 top tier defenses. Won't even bet the under bc there's a good chance for a lot of turnovers

ColdBeerHere · 11-20-12, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by Smutbucket

http://forum.sbrforum.com/nfl-bettin...gend-born.html

Today may be the day

So far I am liking what I've seen out of this kid....If he keeps it up the headline I want to see this off-season is:

"Buffalo Bills have New Starting QB After Trading for Kaepernick"

khaden · 11-20-12, 09:39 AM

Kid played his ass off and stepped up big time. He made bears d look stupid

Catchn_Picks · 11-20-12, 09:52 AM

Rising star.

rainman416 · 11-20-12, 10:17 AM

Wish I saw this thrread yesterday pre-game, I would let you all know what a beast Kaepernick is! Didn't think he'd throw that much/well but he outdid my expectations for sure, who's alex smith?