49ers quarterbacks have a history of playing well after benchings

It doesn’t sound as if 49ers coach Jim Tomsula wants to give up on Colin Kaepernick this season. Maybe he just wants him to step away, contemplate his fate, watch the game, and regain his confidence. Part of the issue with Kaepernick was his inability to take the game plan from the week of practice and apply it on Sunday. Once the game dawned, Kaepernick’s mind went blank. Now it will be on Blaine Gabbert to see if he can  carry over in-week practices to the game on Sunday. How much will Blaine Gabbert benefit from his time on the bench? As far as Kaepernick’s respite, it has worked for