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4 options at quarterback if the Buffalo Bills lose Josh Allen to injury in 2020

By Brandon Croce

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills scrambles out of the pocket looking for areceiver against the Houston Texans during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Houston won 22-19 in overtime. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills scrambles out of the pocket looking for areceiver against the Houston Texans during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Houston won 22-19 in overtime. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 24: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball as he is pursued by Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams during their game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 24: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball as he is pursued by Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams during their game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Sign Colin Kaepernick

This signing would likely be controversial but from a football standpoint, there may not be a better quarterback to replicate what Josh Allen brings than Colin Kaepernick. This is assuming that the former 49ers quarterback would be able to still play at a level he did the last time he was in the league, back in 2016.

Kaepernick is another quarterback that has a similar combination to Josh Allen with a strong arm and the ability to make plays with his legs. In his final season with the 49ers, Kaepernick threw for 2,241 yards, 16 touchdowns and only four interceptions with another 468 yards on the ground and 2 rushing touchdowns.

In addition to the style of play, Kaepernick also has playoff experience, starting six games including Super Bowl XLVII.

The biggest question mark would be if Kaepernick still has the physical ability to play like he did in 2016 after being out of the league for three years. The workout will be a critical part of the process if the Buffalo Bills were to sign Colin Kaepernick.

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