Colin Kaepernick to start vs Jets after benching in Chicago

“Kap is going to be the starter”, Modkins said. Liberal New York might embrace Kaepernick’s continuing national anthem protest against racism, discrimination and violence.

Jets coach Todd Bowles said Bryce Petty will get the nod for the final four weeks of the regular season.

After winning the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams, the 49ers have dropped 11 consecutive ballgames. But San Francisco must complement its strong rushing attack with play-action passes. Kaepernick was asked if he had any conversations with the Jets when he requested a trade from the 49ers over the offseason. The loss to the Bears offered a reminder of the work still to be done.

Against the Bears last week, Kaepernick completed just one of his four passing attempts for four yards.

Colin Kaepernick appeared miffed and a little bemused that a story saying he would opt out at the end of the season reached the internet. The 49ers are averaging 19.5 points and 309.8 yards per game and they are minus 4 in turnover ratio.

Kaepernick’s performance occurred in wet, cold and snow conditions in Chicago, but he didn’t use the wintry elements as an excuse in a game that he called a “setback”. “It’s not on any single guy’s shoulders why we didn’t win this football game and why we didn’t execute as an offense”. He only threw for 4 yards and was sacked five times.

One way or another, for Kaepernick that game is the next chance to bring more clarity to an uncertain future.

When it comes to offense, there’s no question as to what the Niners’ gameplan is week-in and week-out: Pound the rock. NFL Network also reported over the weekend that Kaepernick plans to void his contract after this season in order to become a free agent.

The DefenseThe Anchors: The 49ers’ starting safeties, Antoine Bethea and Eric Reid, rank first and third on the team respectively with 78 and 62 total tackles.