3. San Francisco 49ers
If Jim Harbaugh does in fact get the boot this offseason, it seems likely that his quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, will follow suit. Kaepernick signed a long-term extension with the 49ers this offseason, but the terms of the deal indicate the deal is only guaranteed for injury. That means the team has the option of moving on from Kaepernick every year on April 1.
Kaepernick has failed to develop into the dynamic dual-threat quarterback many had expected him to, despite him flashing signs of tremendous promise and athleticism early on. Once his coach gets the axe, there will definitely be talk about what to do going forward with Kaep and whether he can be a franchise quarterback down the road.
Like Kaepernick, Griffin is in that dual-threat mold, but also has a better pocket presence. The 49ers could look a lot different as soon as 2015, with a new coach and a wealth of familiar names heading toward free agency. Among them: Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree and Mike Iupati. If the team intends to reshape the roster, the plans could include RGIII.
