SANTA CLARA -- One practice will not decide the 49ers' quarterback competition. But Blaine Gabbert had a decidedly better outing during Sunday's session, which was a long, fully padded practice that followed a light session on Saturday.
Gabbert was 9-11 during the team periods, leading the 49ers on an eight-play drive in his final set of snaps. That drive culminated in a touchdown throw to Jerome Simpson along the sideline. Gabbert was 11-12 in seven-on-seven drills. Most of those throws were short, though he did have a nice, mid-range touchdown pass that floated over the outstretched arm on linebacker Gerald Hodges.