49ers should not bench Colin Kaepernick

The San Francisco 49ers should absolutely not bench Colin Kaepernick. True, he has disappointed by and large thus far this season, but he is also clearly the 49ers best option at the quarterback position. Blaine Gabbert should not be considered a replacement. Maybe he can come in if Kaepernick gets incredibly awful later in the season, but for now at least the 49ers should stick to their best man.

The 49ers should stick with Kaepernick for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, he is their best chance at winning week in and week out. In a more long-term sense, however, the 49ers have a big financial decision to make regarding Kaepernick in the offseason. If the 49ers release their starting…