Interesting development with Colin Kaepernick. My first reaction was that the whole thing was a stunt by the NFL, having it on a Saturday in November. But I couldn't figure out why they would want such a stunt? I still can't figure out their motivation here, but it's got to be some sort of trial balloon. To see how teams, fans react to Kaepernick. The NFL must have some sort of thought that he would make them money, and not disrupt things. As I noted months ago, if you go to Kaep's Twitter feed, his posts are really fairly tame, at least what I read from a few months ago, and I read quite a few. It's mostly a lot of re-posting about civil rights, knowing the law, being thankful to those who support him. Dare I say, he's become...dull?
As to his ability to play, I think if he really is fit, he certainly could. I doubt as a starter, but he could certainly be signed as a backup to a team that has a mobile starter, and don't have a backup with experience.
As to pay, he was expecting a lot over two years ago, but now I think he'd accept the veterans minimum, with a heavy bonus laden contract if he plays and performs. Just getting back into the league in 2019 could greatly help his chances in 2020, even if those chances are still as a backup.
PIT@CLE - The Steelers are playing better, actually overplaying with their roster, better coached, but the Browns still have talent, and are at home, desperate.