Seahawks' Michael Bennett: Seattle would be 'perfect place' for Colin Kaepernick

One of the Seattle Seahawks' most outspoken personalities and star defenders likes the idea of Colin Kaepernick coming to town.

Defensive end Michael Bennett said Tuesday on 710 ESPN Radio that he thought Seattle would be the "perfect fit" for Kaepernick, the free agent quarterback who opted to kneel during the national anthem in protest last season.

"I think a person that's dedicating their life to creating change, why wouldn't you want that type of leadership in your locker room?" Bennett said. "Why wouldn't you want a young person that's dealt with people wanting to kill him because of his choices in life? So I don't know why people feel like that is a problem.

"I think that Kaepernick getting the opportunity to be on our team would be really cool, would really be a good place for him because you have a coach like coach (Pete) Carroll who is up for challenges like that. You have an owner who spends and gives back to the homeless. You've got players on your team that give back in the community. You've got Russell Wilson, who shows that our team is built around community. So this is a perfect place for him."

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Carroll said Monday the Seahawks are evaluating all their options, including Kaepernick, for a potential backup to Wilson. 

Multiple Seahawks players, including Bennett, wide receiver Doug Baldwin and cornerback Jeremy Lane, backed the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback for his stance. Lane followed Kaepernick's example in Seattle's final preseason game, and the team later decided to stand with interlocked arms as a display of unity in response to Kaepernick's stance.

Sociologist Harry Edwards, who has served as Kaepernick's adviser, told USA TODAY Sports' Jarrett Bell that three teams have reached out to him to inquire about the quarterback since free agency began, though he declined to name the organizations.

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