Washington coach Jay Gruden revealed Tuesday the team has discussed bringing in free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick.But while the team is giving Reuben Foster a second chance Womens Adrian Colbert Jersey , it does not appear they will do the same for Kaepernick.“He’s been talked about and discussed, but we will probably go a different direction,” Gruden said of Kaepernick, via Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan.When Alex Smith was lost for the year in a Nov. 18 game against the Texans, Washington worked out EJ Manuel, Kellen Clemens, Mark Sanchez, Josh Johnson and T.J. Yates. They signed Sanchez, who now is their starter after Colt McCoy fractured his right leg Monday night.Kaepernick obviously has the best resume of the available options, though no one has given him an opportunity since 2016 when he and San Francisco parted ways.He went 28-30, started in a Super Bowl and threw 72 touchdowns and only 30 interceptions in six seasons in San Francisco. Kaepernick also ran for 2,300 yards and 13 touchdowns in his career.PFT reported after Smith’s injury that Kaepernick wants to play and continues to work out five hours a day, six days a week in hopes of that happening. The San Francisco 49ers have a critical decision to make on Thursday as they prepare for their primetime matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Quarterback C.J. Beathard is listed as questionable for the Week 9 matchup due to wrist and thumb injuries suffered last week against the Arizona Cardinals. If he cannot play Thursday night Womens Fred Warner Jersey , Nick Mullens would get the start in his place.Beathard suffered the injury in the second quarter and was able to finish out the game. On Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Beathard was struggling to grip the football. On Wednesday morning, Shanahan was on KNBR and he said if the 49ers had to play that day, Beathard would not be able to go.Mullens has been getting all the reps in practice this week, although it is worth noting that all three practices were walkthroughs. The team normally has at least one and often two full practices, but the short week does not give them time to do that. The players need all the time they can get for their bodies to fully recover from having played a game on Sunday and having to turn around and play another game four days later.The 49ers will announce their inactives at approximately 3:50 p.m. PT, which means we should know what the plan is at that point. If Beathard’s wrist and thumb are still an issue, I suspect he will be inactive and Tom Savage will be active. If Beathard’s hand is better, but they’re not comfortable with him starting on the short week, then maybe Mullens starts and Beathard serves as the backup. I actually think Beathard ends up starting this game, but we’ll find out for sure later this afternoon.If Mullens does have to go, Shanahan is comfortable with his knowledge of the offense.Mullens spent his first season with the 49ers on the practice squad, and opened this year on the practice squad before Jimmy Garoppolo tore his ACL. In his first season Bradley Pinion Jersey , he made an extensive appearance in the final preseason game, completing 7 of 10 passes for 58 yards and one interception. This season, he got appearances in all four preseason games, completing 31 of 43 passes for 396 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. His best performance was in Week 1, completing 11 of 13 passes for 141 yards with one touchdown and one interception.Earlier this week, Shanahan was asked what drew him to Mullens initially. He talked about what they liked during his college career, and credited quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello with finding Mullens prior to the 2017 NFL Draft. I think Beathard ends up playing tonight, but at some point this season, I have to think we see Mullens get an opportunity. In an otherwise lost season, roster assessment is critical. And figuring out what they might have in Mullens seems useful.