The Facts: After three weeks as a free agent, Kaepernick remains unemployed. There are many theories as to why. Teams are punishing him for kneeling during the national anthem. They fear he will do it again. They don't think he can play anymore. Football isn't a priority for him. He isn't worth the distractions he creates. Each theory makes some sense. ... Until you talk to the men who have actually coached him. "He's big, athletic, he can hurt you both throwing and running," says Chip Kelly, Kaepernick's coach with the 49ers last season. "The last couple of years, he was banged up. I think he is going to be better next year than he was this past year because physically he will be better."

Diehards Line: Last year, Kaepernick finished 17th in the NFL in passer rating and 23rd in ESPN’s Total Quarterback Rating. As MMQB.com's Michael Rosenberg suggested, "That’s certainly not Pro Bowl-quality. But it wasn’t bad for a player recovering from surgeries on his right thumb, his left knee and a torn shoulder labrum, a player who was leading an offense full of castoffs and afterthoughts. ..." It's a good point. There are 32 NFL teams, which means there are 64 quarterback jobs. Former 49ers HC Jim Harbaugh believes Kaepernick can still be a starter, if not an elite player. Kelly says, “Do I think he is one of the top 64 quarterbacks in the world? There is no question. Does he have the ability to play quarterback on a winning team in the NFL? There is no question.” But there's still some question when and with whom that'll be with. And perhaps the bigger question is for how much? NFL Network's Ian Rapoport advised views on Thursday there's a belief among team officials around the league that Kaepernick is seeking "almost" $10 million.