The Facts: The 49ers' QB competition features two players with different styles. But OC Curtis Modkins said he believes both Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert are good fits for Chip Kelly's scheme. "I think naturally every quarterback's skillsets are a little different," Modkins said on Thursday. "What's great is both of their skillsets are really great for our offense. We'll get to see more of their skillsets once we get further along in this camp. And when we get into the preseason games, they'll be able to show more."

Diehards Line: One difference that appeared during the 49ers practices thus far in camp has been Kaepernick's willingness to pull the ball more on the 49ers zone read plays. Modkins said Kaepernick executing more of the quarterback runs has not been by design. "Our offense takes what the defense gives us," Modkins said. "It just so happens he had a couple of those." The quarterback competition appears to be close after Kaepernick did not take part in team drills during the spring program while he recovered from surgeries to a shoulder, ankle and knee. ... We'll continue to follow up.