Another NFL offseason and more rumors that Colin Kaepernick will return to the league. As of now, the former NFC champion has yet to be signed to a team, however, that doesn't mean that it won't happen. As it gets closer to the beginning of the season, it's possible that someone will take a flier on the QB.

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However, that too isn't guaranteed. Along with the rumors that Kaepernick will return to the league, there are just as many rumors that state most teams have little or no interest in him. Let's take a look at why the former 49er will, and won't, return to the NFL.

6 Will Return: Was A Good Player When He Left

The biggest reason why many believe that Colin Kaepernick wasn't blackballed from the NFL in 2017, was that he was actually a terrible player. Critics will point out how he was benched for Blaine Gabbert, and also that he had a losing record in his final two seasons starting. However, they fail to realize that he was still a very solid player when he actually played.

Stats aren't the end all be all, but Kaepernick had a 16:4 touchdown to interception ratio, nearly 500 yards rushing, and 2,200 yards passing through 11 starts. Some will point out how the 49ers only won one of his starts, but so what? Wins aren't a quarterback stat, and that's been proven recently by the Deshaun Watson trade where the Browns mortgaged their future for a QB who only won four games during his most recent season.

5 Won't Return: Too Long Without Playing

The harsh reality for Colin Kaepernick's NFL future is that every day he goes without being signed, the less likely it will happen. The main reason is that teams won't really want to take a risk on a player who hasn't seen active game-time in a long time, and Kaepernick hasn't played in over five years.

It's extremely rare for an NFL player to get signed after years out of the league. The most recent notable example was when Tim Tebow was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars after being out of the league for six years, and it went terribly.

4 Will Return: Willing To Be A Backup Quarterback

The biggest hangup on a possible NFL return for Colin Kaepernick was that he was reportedly seeking a starting position, and 20 million a year to play. That steep price and no guarantee of a starting position led him to be out of the league to this point.

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However, Kaepernick notably changed his tune this offseason. Granted it's a few years late, but the fact that he's willing to sit on the bench will likely go a long way in a possible signing. After all, there are some terrible second and third-string quarterbacks out there, Kaepernick is likely better than a few of them, right?

3 Won't Return: Not Many Places Left For Him

While it's true that Colin Kaepernick is offering to be a backup quarterback, that only makes it easier to sign him if you're a team that values the quarterback's skill set. There are only a few teams in the NFL that have a system that could use his skill set to his full ability, or that makes sense in terms of a possible signing.

Kaepernick has been most commonly linked to a signing with the Seattle Seahawks, but head coach Pete Carroll has declined to sign him up to this point. With Seattle out of the mix, there doesn't appear to be any real team that is hurting for a quarterback at the present moment that would be as desperate to give him a shot.

2 Will Return: He's Still A NFL Quality Player

During this most reason offseason, Colin Kaepernick has been working with a lot of other NFL players in training. To be specific, he was seen working with Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, who then gave a glowing review of the quarterback. It also lines up with what most have said about Kaepernick during his recent training videos.

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At this point, anyone with concerns about Kaepernick's ability should ask Lockett or any others who have given glowing reviews of his passing ability. Is it possible that he's not a top-level NFL starter? It's likely. However, he's absolutely deserving of a roster spot across one of the 32 teams.

1 Won't Return: Too Big Of A Headache

Sadly for Colin Kaepernick, he's not going to make it back to the NFL. It's true that he's likely better than a lot of the second and third string quarterbacks in the league, as he has what they don't. He has an insane amount of attention everywhere he goes.

It's the same reason that you rarely see top-level quarterbacks turn into backups later in their careers. The drama and attention that follows a star in the NFL are already insane, and Kaepernick exceeds that. Due to the attention he brings, he won't make it back to the league.