Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Shannon Sharpe: Pete Carroll’s reason for passing on Colin Kaepernick makes no sense

Colin Kaepernick seemed to have found a perfect fit in Seattle, but after the Seahawks brought in the former 49ers star for an interview, they opeted to pass on the polariizng 29-year-old.

Despite passing on him, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll showered Kaepernick with praise, however, and said he believes Kaepernick could be a starter in the NFL.

Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless reacted to Carroll's remarks on Twitter, and Sharpe said that Carroll was being disngenuous in his statement.

Pete Carroll: Heu2019s a starter in this league
Pete Carroll: He’s a starter in this league

“Really another opportunity for us to keep abreast of what’s available to help our team.