Across the NFL, there's probably the broadest spectrum of opinions possible on the former second-round pick, some of which have nothing to do with football. While some of my colleagues disagree, I saw games last year where Kaepernick was just as effective as he was during his 23-game run from 2012 to 2013 that earned him a hefty contract extension in the first place. In others, he was not. Is that enough to earn him a spot on an NFL roster? Smith certainly seems to think so. He is not alone.