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San Francisco 49ers: Quarterback Options for Head Coach Chip Kelly in 2016

By Peter Panacy

Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins defeated the Eagles, 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly during the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins defeated the Eagles, 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 3, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Dylan Thompson (13) during the first quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 14-12. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
September 3, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Dylan Thompson (13) during the first quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 14-12. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterback Dylan Thompson

2015 Statistics

The least likely, almost laughable, scenario for the 49ers would be the promotion of one-year pro veteran quarterback Dylan Thompson.

Thompson found his way onto San Francisco’s practice squad after some up-and-down moments during the 49ers preseason in 2015. Thompson’s best game came during Week 4 of the exhibition set against the San Diego Chargers — a game in which he went 17-of-25 for 225 yards and two touchdowns against one interception.

With one year under his belt, albeit on the practice squad, Thompson will be back on San Francisco’s 90-man roster in advance of training camp. He will, at least, provide some competition here.

But the only way Thompson works his way onto the eventual 53-man roster is if the 49ers either part ways with Kaepernick and/or don’t pick up a quarterback via the draft.

As has been the case in recent years, it’s doubtful the Niners keep three quarterbacks on their active roster during the regular season.

So Thompson isn’t exactly an option for head coach Chip Kelly and the 49ers offense.

Stranger things have happened though.

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