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Tomsula disputes Kaepernick 'on island,' confirms heated meeting

Coach Jim Tomsula on Tuesday morning disputed a report quarterback Colin Kaepernick is “on an island” in the 49ers’ locker room. But, during an appearance on the 49ers' flagship radio station, he confirmed a team meeting held a month ago became heated.

“First of all, with ‘Kaepernick on an island,’ I don’t know where that’s coming from,” Tomsula said on KNBR 680-AM. “That’s definitely not reality.”

On Sunday, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports stated Kaepernick is alone in the 49ers' locker room and gets little support from his teammates. Tomsula said he witnessed Kaepernick and other players on Monday working out together as the team began preparations to face the St.