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Putting Kaepernick up against Young
Colin Kaepernick has been praised for his strong arm and speedy legs. It figures the 49ers quarterback would draw comparisons with Hall of Fame QB Steve Young in the Bay Area.
There are three prop bets comparing the two quarterbacks, with Young's Super Bowl XXIX stats up against what Kaepernick will do. Who will have more passing yards (Young had 325)? Who will have more rushing yards (Young had 49)? And who will have the longest run (21 for Young)?
If you watched what Kaepernick did against the Green Bay Packers, a playoff record 181 yards rushing for a quarterback, you'll feel confident with Kaepernick as your man in the read-option game the 49ers run.
