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49ers depth chart analysis: Gabbert, Kaepernick both first string, for now

#49ers offensive depth chart (via PR staff) for Sunday exhibition opener vs #Texans pic.twitter.com/IJztNCNPqP

— Cam Inman (@CamInman) August 10, 2016

Depth charts are never totally reliable when it comes to actual game-day lineups, at least in recent years with the 49ers, so keep that in mind with Tuesday night’s initial offering.

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True to form in this “equal-rep” training camp, however, quarterbacks Blaine Gabbert and Colin Kaepernick are both listed with the first string. Presumably only one will start Sunday’s preseason openers against the Houston Texans, and first-year coach Chip Kelly could announce that as soon as Wednesday morning before practicing at Kezar Stadium.