It’s hard not to conclude he has a point. Exhibit A is the Green Bay Packers, which on Oct. 15 lost star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, possibly for the season, due to an unnecessary, unconscionable and unpenalized late hit by Minnesota Viking Anthony Barr. Rogers was left with a broken collarbone, and the Packers were left with a second-string quarterback, Brett Hundley, who has since led the team — once a likely Super Bowl contender — to two consecutive losses.

Why not pick up Kaepernick? His numbers last season were strong, with 18 touchdowns against just four interceptions. He is still an excellent passer, with running abilities rarely seen among NFL quarterbacks. Just shy of 30 years old, he’s within his physical prime while being more seasoned and savvy than most of the league’s designated starters.

Whether or not Hundley improves, the Packers need another quarterback. Kaepernick is the best one available.