Colin Kaepernick Unhappy With Blaine Gabbert’s New Starting Role

Apparently, no NFL quarterback is safe from a sudden downfall. What started as a personal, on-field tragedy for Robert Griffin III has now managed to impact proven quarterbacks like Andrew Luck and Colin Kaepernick. Of the three quarterbacks in question, Kaepernick’s case is most interesting.

Almost three short years ago, the young quarterback out of the University of Nevada had won the starting job for the 49ers over Alex Smith and was giving the Baltimore Ravens’ defense fits in the Super Bowl with his impressive running and throwing abilities.

Now, as announced earlier this week by the 49ers, he’s become the backup to Blaine Gabbert. Needless to say, Kaepernick is none too pleased with coach Jim Tomsula’s decision to sit him so he can take a “step back and breathe.”

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In fact, when asked by both local and national reporters about Tomsula’s remarks, replied the frustrated backup, “I’m not out of breath, so I don’t understand that reference.”

But the verbal assessment of Kaepernick’s play doesn’t end there. Furthermore, 49ers offensive coordinator Geep Chryst is on record as having claimed that Kaepernick’s play has become overly cautious since a four-interception performance against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3.

With respect to Chryst’s commentary, replied Kaepernick, “I don’t believe that’s accurate. Every time I step on the field, I step on the field to make plays, so that’s just a matter of opinion.

Though the disappointed quarterback might feel otherwise, his play out on the field is entirely worthy of a swift benching. Not only do the 49ers have the worst-rated offense in the NFL, averaging a measly 282.2 yards per game, the Niners’ 109 total points are also the fewest in the league and the fourth-fewest in franchise history through eight weeks of the season.

Additionally, for what it’s worth, fantasy owners outside of the 49ers’ fanbase are probably pleased to see Kaepernick have a bit of accountability thrown in his face. Simply put, a total of 1,615 yards with six touchdowns and fix interceptions through eight games isn’t enough production to satisfy the likes of any fantasy football enthusiast.

Obviously, until Kaepernick is able to earn his starting spot back—if he’s able to win it back, to be honest—fantasy owners should look elsewhere for solid quarterback play.