Joe Namath thinks the Jets should try to acquire Colin Kaepernick

The only quarterbacks under contract for the New York Jets next season are Geno Smith and Bryce Petty. That's because Ryan Fitzpatrick will be a free agent in March if the Jets don't re-sign him before he hits the open market.

That's obviously a big decision they have to make fairly soon. If they elect to pass on an extension, they'll likely bring in someone else to compete with Smith and Petty.

Could Colin Kaepernick be that player? There was a report that surfaced last week indicating Kaepernick wants out of San Francisco and would prefer to play for the Jets. If true, Kaepernick could bring some youth to the position for New York.

Jets legend Joe Namath thinks acquiring Kaepernick would be a good move for the team, and they should explore the opportunity if it presents itself.

Via the New York Daily News:

Marshall, of course, said he doesn't want Kaepernick in New York, defending Fitzpatrick greatly. Namath believes he's wrong for not being open to the possibility. Especially given the recent rash of quarterback injuries that plagued the NFL this season.

Acquiring Kaepernick is easier said than done. His salary of $11.9 million becomes completely guaranteed if he's on the 49ers roster on April 1 -- a price the Jets probably wouldn't pay if going the trade route. It's also unclear if San Francisco will cut ties with Kaepernick. 

Chip Kelly hasn't exactly endorsed or put down Kaepernick since becoming the new head coach, so that situation will continue to develop, as well.