49ers’ fix-it list is topped by inept offense
Oct 6, 2015 at 7:37 AM
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A day after he was an angry athlete, 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith was a proud papa Monday. Smith arrived in the media room to speak with reporters carrying his 18-month-old son, Torrey, while sporting a smile and a "Curious George" backpack. [...] the leader of the lackluster attack has been quarterback Colin Kaepernick, whose unsightly two-game numbers have included no touchdowns, five interceptions and a 25.6 passer rating. During their three-game losing streak, their running backs have averaged 45.7 yards and 2.6 yards a carry. Prior to Sunday, Kaepernick was 3-0 against the Packers, and the 49ers had averaged 34.7 points and 193.3 rushing yards a game in those victories. Because he's not one of those quarterbacks that just drops back. The 49ers haven't been able to account for the unexpected absences of two 2014 starters in center Daniel Kilgore, who required a follow-up surgery on his ankle over the summer, and right tackle Anthony Davis, who left the team in June. Tomsula repeatedly has been asked whether he'll make changes to a front five that includes center Marcus Martin, right guard Jordan Devey and right tackle Erik Pears. None of the 49ers' four backup offensive...
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