First, Kaepernick seems like the perfect QB for Chip Kelly's offense. It is at the point where Kelly wanted Kaepernick to join him if he got another NFL job. Instead, Kelly joined the 49ers to have Kaepernick already in place. So it seems obvious, no matter what is said, that Kap is the 49ers guy going forward.
Next, what Kelly will need to do is get Kaepernick comfortable in his offense. This is something that Sam Bradford had trouble with just a season ago in Philadelphia. Though, Kap is a different kind of QB. He's more mobile with the potential of running an efficient offense. Bradford has never been that. However, the injuries that have plagued the 49ers QB this past season could impede his progress. It is unknown how healthy he will be at training camp and into the preseason as he just had a couple of surgeries. If he comes back healthy as ever, he could be a huge weapon in the offense, especially if he gets used to Kelly quickly. Again, both are very much maybes.
Overall, there are many unknowns in this whole scenario, and the 49ers in general, that it's hard to come up with much about whether or not it's going to be a good match or not. It's more of a wait and see at this moment. It could very well be Gabbert that fits into the Kelly system despite him liking Kap more. Once the coaching staff is put in place and we hear more regarding Kap's surgery recovery, we will be able to focus on the task of not totally fixing Kaeperick, but rather retooling him. If things don't go as planned with Kap, the focus will go towards Gabbert. For right now, it is very unknown. One thing is for sure, though. Kelly has a lot of work ahead of him.
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