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5 Reasons why Colin Kaepernick erupted so fast

Found January 13, 2013 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Colin Kaepernick,  Alex Smith,  Joe Webb,  Vernon Davis,  Tom Brady,  Aaron Rodgers,  Michael Crabtree,  Rex Ryan,  Frank Gore
TEAMS: San Francisco 49ers,  Minnesota Vikings,  New England Patriots,  Green Bay Packers,  Seattle Seahawks,  St. Louis Rams

Colin Kaepernick watched Alex Smith lead the San Francisco 49ers to the NFC Championship Game last season.  

This year Kaepernick is the man and Smith is the understudy.

During Saturday’s record-setting playoff performance against the Green Bay Packers, we all saw that a star was born.

Lets look at how it all came together.

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