Someone suggested the reason to play Gabbert is to be SURE that they get the #1 pick in next year's draft...
With the way Tomsula was hyping Gabbert in the pre-season, you have to wonder if this move was not in the works already, though...
I'm not so sure Gabbert won't have better success than Kaepernick. If he can read defensive schemes and call audibles at the line he's already a step ahead.