Truth is, nobody knows. Rattay has received lots of bad press this summer about being inadequate, and it’s hard to blame the writers. On the field he hasn’t impressed and all the coaches keep saying about him is that he needs more game repetitions. That of course is the real truth, but repetitions with the second and third string players, behind a makeshift offensive line is about as useful to Rattay as taking the knee to end a game.

This Monday’s performance is the perfect example. Despite having a vastly improved game, completing 9/10 passes for 91 yards with no interceptions (compared to his 2 interception performance against the Chiefs) Rattay still didn’t look like a capable quarterback.

Under constant pressure his only resolve was to dump passes off to the running backs. The result of which was a very predictable and ineffective offense. Rattay simply didn’t look good out there.

This is certainly isn’t a cry for a new backup quarterback (though I have to admit the thought of bringing in a veteran with experience in the 49ers system, if and when they are released from a different team is intriguing) I can’t really say that’s what this team needs. It’s impossible to evaluate Rattay until he has the time to play with starting team.