It's the wrong moment for the Patriots to sign Kaepernick

There is currently a call by fans for the NFL to make right with Kaepernick. Fans not only want him signed to a contract but want that contract to be with the Patriots. In 2017 that made sense, however in 2020 it does not.

In 2016 Kaepernick completed 59.2% of his passes for 2241 yards, with 16 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He also rushed for 468 yards and 2 touchdowns. So when the Patriots needed a backup for Brady after trading Jimmy G. it made sense for Belichick to bring him in. 

Kaepernick could've sat behind Brady and learned the playbook, learned the system. Instead the Patriots did what was best for the franchise. They brought in a player who knew the playbook and system. What happened next was, Hoyer prepared the Patriots defense to win superbowl 53.

Flash forward to 2020. Tom Brady is gone. The Patriots have Hoyer, a veteran who knows the playbook and system. Then there is the Patriots 2019 4th round draft pick Jarrett Stidham, who has spent a year learning the playbook and system while sitting behind Brady. Plus two undrafted rookies who don't know the playbook or system very well.

Kaepernick while having NFL experience, hasn't played in a while; so there is a chance of rust. Add to that he would be farther behind in the Patriots system than the two undrafted rookies. The guy could not compete for a starting spot this season and would take up valuable cap room. 

Next season, maybe they sign him although the 2020 season would be his fourth season out of the league. Let Hoyer and Stidham battle out for the job in 2020. Hoyer is only with the Patriots to mentor and develop Stidham.

Regardless of who wins the Job this season, Stidham will be the man next season. It's doubtful Hoyer will return next season and the Patriots may want a veteran backup. Kaepernick could then have a chance of signing with the Patriots.

For now Kaepernick is best to try and get on with someone who runs a system set for a mobile quarterback. If I had to choose the best fit currently for Kaepernick, I would say Jacksonville is best suited for the one hit wonder.

Fans need remember one thing, even if a club signs him;  Colin Kaepernick will still have to earn his spot on that roster. Protesting doesn't mean anything, ability to play ball does. Kaepernick may have to beat out another player for the job.