Chip Kelly stands behind Blaine Gabbert despite struggles

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - For now, Chip Kelly is sticking with Blaine Gabbert through thick and thin.

And time will tell what the 49ers coach decides if and when backup Colin Kaepernick gets back to his ideal playing weight and finds a groove following surgeries on his non-throwing left shoulder, left knee and right thumb.

Chip Kelly stands behind Blaine Gabbert despite struggles