One question occasionally pops up is whether or not Chip Kelly might use Colin Kaepernick in some specifically designed packages off the bench. Blaine Gabbert will be the starter, but Kaepernick has his share of skills that hold some value. Chip Kelly will never say never, but when asked about the pros and cons of some Kap-specific packages, he offered this:
“Well, I think both of our quarterbacks have the same similar skills, so I think maybe if you had one quarterback that ran the 40 in 5.4 and then you have another quarterback that runs the 40 in 4.