During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner said that quarterback Colin Kaepernick will start on Sunday against the Saints.
Safety Donte Whitner said on the Dan Patrick Show that Colin Kaepernick is the starter for Sunday’s game against the Saints.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 23, 2012
During a meeting with the media, 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh still wouldn’t say who’s starting on Sunday.
Harbaugh said he won’t announce starting QB. #49ers
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) November 23, 2012
At this point, it’s pretty obvious Kaepernick will start.
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