Originally posted by DefSikNiner:
IMO, this is most likely his last year with us...and for the sake of his career, it may be for the best.
But if he were to stay, I'm thinking maybe we can bring in Jeff Garcia to coach him; I mean the guy was pretty vocal about wanting to work with Kaep. Plus, his style was similar, in that he was a mobile running QB. And he is pretty hands-on (I know Warner had limited time with Kaep).
In the end, it all lies with the FO/ownership. I don't quite know what is going on behind the scenes, but it seems like either they really are that clueless and naive or they're up to something sneaky. Maybe a final F.U. to Harbaugh by ruining Kaep.
Saving Colin's career may be difficult. I agree that Jeff Garcia would be a great coach. But the steps that I'd implement are completely re-tooling what Colin currently does and it may like trying to pound a square peg into a round hole. Here's what I'd concentrate on:
1. Jeff holds a stop watch. Colin has 3 seconds to get rid of the ball. This drill is run until Colin's arm falls off.
2. Teach Colin to square his shoulders and throw the ball from his ear. That long loopy arm motion needs to go.
3. Do footwork drills that emphasize quick steps. Over and over and over again.
4. Focus on opening up the playbook especially working on quick hitters over the middle which for the most part are non existent now.
5. Find Colin a Amendola/Welker/Edelman waterbug type of receiver that can get open quickly. There's your safety value.
6. Get rid of any slow receivers. Sorry Boldin, love you but it's time to go.
Can this be done? Is it even worth it? Does it make sense? Again, doubtful. But it would be a plan if for some odd reason you want to keep Colin.