Defense won Thursday’s practice as both Blaine Gabbert (4-of-13) and Colin Kaepernick (6-of-14) struggled in 11-on-11 drills.
Each quarterback did get the ball in the end zone, Kaepernick doing so early on with a 50-yard strike to Smith. Gabbert’s best pass may have been a touchdown throw to DeAndrew White, a second-year receiver who had his best day of camp.
Kaepernick went 0-for-4 during a seven-on-seven period, capped by a Jimmie Ward interception.
Offensive coordinator Curtis Modkins said before practice that Kaepernick had done well in what remains an early competition.
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“He’s a good player and I think he’s right on track,” Modkins said.