While the job of Blaine Gabbert as starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers is in jeopardy and there have been calls from fans to put Colin Kaepernick into the role, there is some support among the team's offensive players to instead play Christian Ponder.

“Ponder is the best option for quarterback on the roster,” said a locker-room source.

The 49ers have lost four consecutive games, and the team’s passing game ranks last in the NFL.

Kaepernick has served as the 49ers’ backup for the first four games, while Ponder has been inactive as the No. 3 quarterback.

Ponder has been more consistent than Kaepernick in practices.

“I think we’re going to look at everything,” Kelly said. “I mean, we’re 1-4. We need to make sure we’re going out there and giving us the best chance to win, so we’re going to look at everything.”