5 potential landing spots for Tyrod Taylor in 2017

2. San Francisco 49ers

Colin Kaepernick has actually been ok since taking over as 49ers’ starting quarterback, but he is unlikely to be back next season. A likely top-five overall pick next spring could be used on a quarterback, even with what looks like a thin draft class at the position, but further depth chart options should be on San Francisco’s radar during the offseason.

Kaepernick was quickly deemed to be a great fit for Chip Kelly’s offense, and that has mostly shown over his 10 starts this season. Taylor has a similar skill set, with mobility to burn, and while he’s got some work to do in that area it’s not hard to be a better, more consistent passer than Kaepernick or Blaine Gabbert.

Taylor of course has to become available for the 49ers to sign him, and if Kelly happens to be fired after the season things would change in terms of a possible fit. But a quarterback with a pulse is worthy of San Francisco’s attention, no matter who is in place in positions of power.