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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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C.J. Beathard, Kendrick Bourne among PFF's highest-graded 49ers players vs. Seahawks
By David Bonilla
Jan 4, 2021
Quarterback C.J. Beathard had a good game on Sunday, according to Pro Football Focus. His 81.3 overall grade from the analytics site was the best among San Francisco 49ers players. Beathard finished the game completing 25-of-37 passes for 273 yards with a touchdown and a passer rating of 98.1.
On top of the insurmountable number of injuries the team endured this past season, the 49ers spent the last month in Arizona after Santa Clara County COVID-19 restrictions banned contact sports.
"Hopefully, we don't ever have to do this again, first off," Beathard said after the game, ready to finally get home. "But, there were some good times, some good memories here with the guys when you're all kind of bunked up in the same hotel you get to see them in passing a little
49ers activate Tom Compton off injured reserve, sign punter, announce other roster moves
By David Bonilla
Jan 2, 2021
The San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves ahead of the team's Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
The 49ers have signed P Drew Kaser to the practice squad.
OL Tom Compton has been activated off injured reserve. The 49ers opened his practice window this week.
DL Josiah Coatney and OL Isaiah Williams have been activated off the practice squad as COVID-19 replacements.
WR Jordan Matthews and K Tristan Vizcaino have been activated off the practice squad.
OL Aaron Neary has been released from the practice squad.
The 49ers Communications staff provided the following rundown
Seahawks at 49ers, Week 17 predictions: Most see San Francisco ending season with a loss
By Site Staff
Jan 2, 2021
The San Francisco 49ers are set to host the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, January 3 at 1:25 p.m. PT. Each week, the 49ers Webzone staff predicts the winner within its annual NFL Pick 'em contest. That includes writers and forum moderators.
One of six participating staff members this week selected the 49ers to beat the Seahawks. San Francisco is currently a 6.5-point underdog.
As for all the fans who are taking part in our NFL Pick 'em contest, 75 percent have the Seahawks winning the game, as of this
