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“I think I’ve continued to tell you guys that [Lynch] is behind the others from a knowledge standpoint as far as running the group”, Kubiak said (via Mike Klis of 9 News) Obviously, we need to keep coming, keep bringing him along. “So we want to err on the side of caution and make sure he’s 100 percent as we get rolling”.
Sanchez, who started the first preseason game two weeks ago at Chicago, threw an interception against the Bears that Kubiak referenced several times last week.
He may not seem like it, but Trevor Siemian is a lot closer to being a rookie than he is to being a true veteran, and while he may not have the shine and allure of a first-round rookie quarterback, he deserves a similar leash.
The San Francisco 49ers recently signed former first-round pick Christian Ponder to add depth to their quarterback competition. Siemian finished 10-of-14 for 74 yards and one interception. However, coach Chip Kelly said Kaepernick would be eased back into full participation in practices and ruled him out for Saturday night’s exhibition game against the Broncos.
According to Kubiak, this battle is keeping to script. I want that one back.
Kubiak said Siemian took a shot to his shoulder trying to make a tackle on the play. Siemian hasn’t been terribly inspiring, but Mark Sanchez is Mark Sanchez and Lynch is an extremely raw project. He led the Broncos to a field goal but was sacked three times and fumbled twice. The 49ers defeated the Broncos 31-24. “No excuse for that”.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick stretches as players prepare to take part in drills against the Denver Broncos during the teams’ joint NFL football training camp session Thursday in Englewood, Colo.
The Broncos (1-1), also in search of a quarterback after the retirement of Peyton Manning and free agency departure of Brock Osweiler, did not get a decisive performance from their contenders. They did win in Denver past year, catching the team off guard. It’s where the starters will play the most reps and coaches use more schemes and plays than they usually show in preseason.
Now, heading into the 2016 season, they are unsure who is going to start the season under center.
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Gabbert became the default starter previous year when Kaepernick was benched due to poor play. We all know the defence will be a force once again, and any semblance of a passing game would be an improvement on last season. “We made it work”. If I sent one out there and one throws it four times and the other throws it 15. Denver has the talent to win another Super Bowl if they can get a quarterback to be a solid game manager. OLB DeMarcus Ware, continuing his recovery from back problems, missed a second exhibition game, but could begin practicing with the team as soon as next week. Lynch will finish up, Kubiak said. The 49ers struggled mightily in a joint practice on Wednesday, and played better the next day. They return to the field Tuesday at Dove Valley. Kubiak had no update on OL Darrion Weems, who left Saturday’s game with a concussion.
