The Facts: The Ravens indicated there's still a chance that the team could sign Kaepernick, and part of that decision depends on the status of quarterback Joe Flacco, who is sidelined with a back injury. "It has to do with our need," HC John Harbaugh said Friday. "Joe is day to day. Do we really need to make that move or not? That's the decision that really has to be made. I think there are a lot of layers to it, just from a football standpoint."
Diehards Line:At this point, the Ravens expect Flacco only to miss one week with what the quarterback described as back stiffness and not a bulging disc. As previously noted, Baltimore signed arena league quarterback David Olson on Friday to help with reps in the short term, a move Harbaugh said doesn't preclude the team from bringing in Kaepernick. If Flacco's absence becomes extended, that increases the chances of Baltimore signing Kaepernick. Harbaugh reiterated that he believes Kaepernick is a very good football player. "His body of work speaks for itself," Harbaugh said. "From what I understand, he tells me he's in first-rate shape and he's been throwing. We'll see how it plays out. ..." Stay tuned.