Is Kaepernick Playing His Way into 49ers’ Future?

All season, the thinking has been that Colin Kaepernick is playing his last year for the 49ers.But as this season progresses and the team's nightmare gets worse, Kaepernick is starting to look like the young, dynamic quarterback who took this franchise to a Super Bowl just a few years ago.On Sunday against the Dolphins, Kaepernick put up 409 yards (296 passing, 113 rushing) while throwing three touchdown passes in a 31-24 loss to the Dolphins in Florida. While the team lost its franchise-record 10th straight game to fall to 1-10, Kaepernick has shown in recent weeks that he's getting more and more comfortable in Chip Kelly's offense and can be a dual-threat weapon."He's gotten better and has progressed as the games have gone on," Kelly told the media after Sunday's game. "I thought Kap did a good job."Kelly cited Kaepernick's ability to keep plays alive with his legs. His speed on scrambles and designed runs can break the back of opposing defenses. He also noted Kaepernick had a slow start this season, coming off injuries and then being rusty as the backup to Blaine Gabbert."It's the live reps that are so invaluable," Kelly said. "When you look at most teams with good...