Browns OT Joe Thomas Chimes in on Free Agent QB Colin Kaepernick

With former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick still unsigned, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas offered his opinion on Twitter:

The six-time All-Pro seemed particularly focused on the nebulous term "distraction," which is one of the knocks against Kaepernick:

The distraction Thomas alluded to, of course, involves Kap's decision to kneel during the national anthem last year, and the firestorm that surrounded the protest. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported in early March that Kaepernick will stand next season.

While it might be true that the team that signs Kaepernick will invite an onslaught of media coverage and backlash from some fans or even personnel, the 29-year-old nearly won a Super Bowl in 2013.

He might be a better option than Cody Kessler or Brock Osweiler, at least in 2017.

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