Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by TheWooLick:
16 points per game is not competitive.
With Geep Chryst calling the offense, with RB's straight off the street and a patchwork OL, its competitive enough. Nobody is claiming that Gabbert would be anything more than a stopgap at best. If Kelly could coax some good play out of Nick Foles and Butt Fumble, I think he could make do with Gabbert while a rookie develops.
You may think it was impressive but it wasn't competitive. If Kelly can make Nick Foles look good, what could he do with a guy who has actually played reasonably well in his career? I think the decision was made prior to Kelly being hired and I have a feeling Kaepernick is gone no matter what but I think he has a better chance of being a good QB again than Gabbert has to be a good QB for the first time in his career.
I do think Kelly's offense could be beneficial to Gabbert who can make quick short throws without having to move well in the pocket.