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Colin Kaepernick suggests the 49ers were tanking with Chip Kelly in 2016
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· October 3, 2026
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Key points The publication has information about Kaepernick's thoughts on the 49ers' actions in 2016. Colin Kaepernick has made a suggestion about the 49ers' performance in 2016.
Colin Kaepernick has made a suggestion about the 49ers' performance in 2016. He believes the team was tanking during that year. Chip Kelly was involved with the team at that time.
Further details about Kaepernick's suggestion are available from Niners Nation. The publication has information about Kaepernick's thoughts on the 49ers' actions in 2016.
The suggestion that the 49ers were tanking in 2016 is based on Kaepernick's comments. More information can be found through Niners Nation, which has reported on Kaepernick's statement about the team's performance during Chip Kelly's time.
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Category: News Published: October 3, 2026 Source: Niners Nation Reading time: 1 min
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