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NFL-49ers' Kaepernick rises, without fear, to the ultimate test

January 29, 2013 21:30
By Simon Evans NEW ORLEANS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick replaced Alex Smith after the starter went down with a concussion midway through the regular season the 25-year-old second-year signal caller did not flinch.

NFL-49ers Kaepernick a picture of tattoos and touchdowns

January 24, 2013 21:45
Jan 24 (Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick doesn't need to look far to remind himself about the wild contrasts of life as an elite player in the NFL. There is a permanent message inked on the inside of his powerful arms that signifies the two sides to the double life he leads. It reads: "My gift is my curse." "Being an NFL quarterback, there's a lot of advantages that come with it," he told reporters on Thursday as he prepares for next week's Super Bowl.

NFL-Kaepernick keeps cool to deliver 49ers Super Bowl spot

January 20, 2013 23:15
By Simon Evans ATLANTA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Colin Kaepernick showed he has the big-game temperament as he led the San Francisco 49ers on a record NFC Championship comeback over the Atlanta Falcons and into the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years. Kaepernick, making just his ninth NFL start after taking over from injured incumbent Alex Smith midway through the NFL season, showed he is more than up for the task as he completed 16-of-21 passes for 233 yards and a touchdown.

NFL-Bold move pays off with record-breaking Kaepernick

January 13, 2013 04:15
Jan 12 (Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh went against the book when he stayed with second-year quarterback Colin Kaepernick as starting quarterback even after regular Alex Smith was fit to return. Kaepernick made the move look like a stroke of genius as he wrote a brilliant opening chapter to his playoff career with a record-breaking performance in a 45-31 victory over the visiting Green Bay Packers on Saturday.

UPDATE 2-NFL-49ers rout Packers to book spot in NFC title game

January 13, 2013 03:00
* Kaepernick sets NFL record for rushing yards by a QB * 49ers to play Atlanta or Seattle in NFC title game (Adds quotes, details) Jan 12 (Reuters) - Quarterback Colin Kaepernick set an NFL rushing record as he outplayed reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 45-31 playoff win over the visiting Green Bay Packers on Saturday.
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