Benching Kaepernick was an act of mercy. His performance against the Rams on Sunday felt like a cry for help, and was tough to watch for anyone that enjoyed his bionic run to the Super Bowl in 2012. The coaches showed no confidence in Kaepernick and his poor throws were stuff you don't see in the NFL often. It looked like the weight of this season overwhelmed him, and he couldn't see straight. It's like he listens to all those bad hot takes out there, including one from my friend Anthony Jeselnik on our new podcast. (Plug!) ... Jeff Fisher would rather play football without quarterbacks, and is nearing his ideal vision. Nick Foles is such an afterthought on the Rams besides a few deep shots each game. Those plays usually either result in an overthrow or a Kenny Britt drop.