Sports Editor

Ethan Kassel

Tommy John surgery appears imminent for the 49ers quarterback.

Standard reporter Sam Mondros is dispatched Downtown to soak up suds at Oktoberfest.

The starting quarterback is dealing with shoulder and toe issues, while the kicker reportedly lost his grip on his job.

The 49ers rushed out of the locker room after Sunday's loss with no time to waste before a big opportunity Thursday in Seattle.

Aside from outplaying the Chiefs quarterback, the 49ers third-year signal-caller has been radically different from a stylistic perspective. 