49ers not considering a third starting QB

On Wednesday, head coach Chip Kelly said Blaine Gabbert will remain the backup behind Colin Kaepernick for Sunday’s game against the Jets, which suggests third-stringer Christian Ponder will stay inactive.

Really, it was just who was going to be the starting quarterback against the Jets, and then let’s go forward because part of game-planning evolves around who’s pulling the trigger.

Kaepernick’s starting status was discussed because he completed 1 of 5 passes for 4 yards and took five sacks in a 26-6 loss in Chicago.

Kaepernick struggled to grip the football in snowy and wet conditions, but Kelly said he didn’t consider asking him to wear a glove for the first time in his career.

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Last year, then-49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin became the first player in franchise history to win the award, which was established in 1970.

Defensive tackle Quinton Dial didn’t practice because of an elbow injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss in Chicago.

Four players were limited in practice: defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey (knee), running back Shaun Draughn (ribs) and linebackers Eli Harold (toe) and Aaron Lynch (ankle).