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San Francisco 49ers: Colin Kaepernick’s Success Depends on Head Coach Chip Kelly

2016 will be the final year in which the San Francisco 49ers give quarterback Colin Kaepernick a chance to remain as an integral piece of the franchise.

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And head coach Chip Kelly will have every piece of influence to see to it this happens.

The two men’s relationship with each other is paramount to Kaepernick’s success. Good or bad, this season will prove to be the decisive turning point in Kap’s career in San Francisco.

Kaepernick’s 2015 regression resulted in him being benched in Week 9 and subsequently landing on season-ending injured reserve with a non-throwing shoulder injury.