San Francisco 49ers

Both Chip Kelly and Trent Baalke seem to be on the hot seat after 12 straight losses, but Kelly defended his GM adamantly Sunday night.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network joined KNBR 1050’s The Audible on Thursday morning and said that he thinks Chip Kelly has done a good job with little talent and should be back next season, while general manager Trent Baalke is in danger.

The 49ers GM joined Ted Robinson and Tim Ryan before Sunday’s game in Chicago.

After Kelly coached the 49ers in their 26-6 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday, general manager Trent Baalke released a statement on behalf of the organization, saying the San Francisco head coach will take time to be with his family before returning to the team.

Chip Kelly will be the 49ers’ head coach in 2017 “regardless of what happens” for the remainder of this season, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reported Sunday morning.

Paul Kelly, the father of 49ers head coach Chip Kelly, passed away on Friday evening, Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area is reporting.

Famed quarterback coach and guru Steve Clarkson joined Larry Krueger on The Krueg Show podcast on Friday, and talked about what the San Francisco 49ers should do this offseason when it comes to their QB situation.

49ers color analyst Tim Ryan joined Murph and Mac Friday morning.

Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young joined Tolbert and Lund on Wednesday afternoon, and said that though Colin Kaepernick deserves credit for his good numbers, he is benefiting from teams not paying attention.

USA Today’s Chris Biderman joined Ray Woodson Monday night and thinks Kelly is more honest than other NFL coaches, and not necessarily blasting GM Trent Baalke.