Joe Namath Comments on Potential of Colin Kaepernick Joining the Jets

February 8, 2016   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments

Colin Kaepernick is still a member of the San Francisco 49ers, but in the event he heads to the Big Apple, he'll have the endorsement of a New York Jets legend.  
Speaking on the Michael Kay Show on Friday (via Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News), Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath supported the idea of the Jets pursuing Kaepernick this offseason:
I know that (Ryan) Fitzpatrick did a wonderful job this year. Whenever I'm asked to critique what I've seen and what I feel, I know that he would like to throw the ball more accurately given the chance. You need more than one quarterback on a team. If Kaepernick were available, I'd certainly consider bringing him in, yes.
Namath was asked the question after Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall shot down the idea of Kaepernick coming to New York on an episode of First Take (via ESPN):
Whether or not Kaepernick lands in New York, it appears his time in San Francisco has drawn to a close. Mehta reported on Feb. 2 th...

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