By: Joe Lami

After five weeks with Blaine Gabbert in shotgun for the San Francisco 49ers and a 1-4 record, head coach Chip Kelly thinks it’s time for a change. The change is much needed, as averaging just 178 passing yards per game won’t cut it in the NFL. Add more interceptions than touchdowns into the equation just strengthens the case.

The change comes as predicted, following the Thursday night game, adding a few extra days for Colin Kaepernick to prepare for the starting role.

Kelly acknowledged the lack of talent San Francisco has when making the announcement, “when you look at the depth on the offensive side of the ball, it was the one maneuver we could make.” Is this a shot at general manager, Trent Baalke? Quite possibly, as the talent of the San Francisco roster has imploded.

However, even with Kaepernick, San Francisco’s chances of winning on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills remains slim because of lack of talent at other positions. ESPN’s 31st power-rated team has gone ice cold since their week one blowout of the LA Rams, and even the defense has struggled.

In the last four losses, the Niners have given up a 100-yard plus game to the opposing running back. Hence why LeSean “Shady” McCoy is salivating at his matchup. With 447 yards on the season already, McCoy is set to explode against San Francisco.

Buffalo is on the uptick as well, since the firing of offensive coordinator, Greg Roman, the Bills have won three straight. Bills head coach, Rex Ryan is fired up about the success and promises not to overlook San Francisco to prevent a four-game winning streak.

Even with the changes that San Francisco is attempting to make, it won’t be enough to take out the Bills, who look unstoppable. At this rate, San Francisco is lining up to take a top pick in the 2017 draft, and maybe they’ll take a skilled position player and quite possibly a quarterback.