Warner Confident That Kaepernick Will Be Successful
At one point early this spring, 49ers tight end Vernon Davis saw quarterback Colin Kaepernick throwing to receivers and was baffled."I didn't even know that was Colin," he told reporters in April. Kaepernick, having spent time in Arizona with former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner and another coach, had refined his footwork, his delivery and worked to develop more touch on his throws. After seeing Kaepernick for the first time, Davis told the media, "He looks like a totally different guy."But until 49ers fans see Kaepernick in action during exhibition games in August, it's going to be difficult to judge exactly how different Kaepernick will be. Certainly, all eyes will be on him during training camp to see if he's a more polished, effective quarterback than the one he was in 2014, when he took a step back. Observers reported he showed a more efficient, quicker release on his throws, and more touch.But this week, Warner provided more insight about Kaepernick's changes in a radio interview on 95.7 The Game.He also said he's certain Kaepernick will be a better QB in 2015."He's a hard worker, he wants to be great," Warner said, according to a transcript of the interview posted on the...
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