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49ers players: “There’s not a whisper of getting Kaepernick on the field”
The quest to get San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick on the field apparently belongs only to the fans. According to Adam Shefter and Jim Trotter of
ESPN, there has been no talk among the players or coaches to have Kaepernick replace starter Blaine Gabbert.
"There's not a whisper of getting Colin Kaepernick on the field," 49ers players told Trotter.
While the coaching staff continues to support Gabbert as the team's starter, fans who want to see what Kaepernick might bring to the table have been growing in number over the past few weeks. Gabbert has completed just 55.2-percent of his passes for 535 yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions, and a passer rating of 68.6 – his lowest rating since first joining the 49ers.
Meanwhile, Kaepernick remains in the headlines due to his national anthem protest. He has even
appeared on the cover of TIME magazine. Teammates and players around the league have joined his protest.
The 49ers' backup quarterback has been protesting what he calls "unjust" actions by this country by kneeling during the national anthem prior to games.
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49ers-Cardinals: Players, coaches praise Trey Lance after first NFL start
Trey Lance's first NFL start was far from perfect, but it was good enough to leave a positive impression on those who were playing with and against him on the field.
Lance finished with 192 yards on 15-of-29 passing with zero touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, while also leading both teams in rushing with 16 carries for 89 yards. Following the game, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters he felt Lance played well overall despite the first quarter interception that the Cardinals turned into their first touchdown.
"I thought he did some really good things," Shanahan said. "Definitely wasn't perfect, which no one ever has been. That first pick I thought just sailed on him. He was going to the right spot but it
Who were PFF's highest- and lowest-graded 49ers players vs. the Cardinals?
The San Francisco 49ers fell to 2-3 after suffering their third consecutive loss of the season, a 17-10 defeat on the road against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5.
Today, Pro Football Focus released its grades from the game. Which Niners played well, and who has more work to do?
Below are Pro Football Focus' five highest-graded 49ers players on offense against the Cardinals.
Trent Williams, LT, 77.1, 65 snaps
Laken Tomlinson, LG, 72.8, 65 snaps
Trey Sermon, RB, 70.1, 2 snaps
Brandon Aiyuk, WR, 69.9, 46 snaps
Elijah Mitchell, RB, 68.8, 44 snaps
Below are the five highest-graded 49ers players on defense.
Arik Armstead, DE, 89.2, 42 snaps
Nick Bosa, DE, 86.1,
49ers stock plummets in Week 5 NFL Power Rankings
The analysts who were clamoring for backup quarterback Trey Lance no longer believe the 49ers are a playoff-caliber team.
When San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans was exposed in Week 3, the young coordinator's incompetence was far from a hot topic of conversation amongst members of the national sports media -- if it was even discussed at all.
After months of fawning over rookie quarterback Trey Lance, the media finally got its wish in Week 4, as the latest future of the 49ers' franchise played the entire second half of the Niners' loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The rookie certainly looked the part during the team's defeat, simply proving what was obvious all along: He's not ready; but who expected him to be?
Although analysts
49ers-Cardinals: How to watch, stream, and listen to the Week 5 matchup
After two consecutive losses at home, the San Francisco 49ers hope to turn things around on the road against the NFC West-leading Arizona Cardinals. The Niners look to improve to 33-27 overall against the division foe. The Bay Area squad has won three of the past four matchups between the two teams. The 49ers have also won each of the previous two meetings at State Farm Stadium.
San Francisco is coming off a 21-28 loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Arizona is undefeated and coming off a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel finished the game with eight receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns, marking his first
