Jimmy G - The Next Great NFL Quarterback?

By Scott Edwards

In the middle of the 2017-18 NFL Season, the San Francisco 49ers acquired their QB of the future in Jimmy Garoppolo, trading a 2^nd-Round pick to the New England Patriots for his services. What followed was a sneak peak of what could be the return to greatness in San Francisco. Garoppolo led the 49ers to a 5-0 record in his starts after being a team that went 1-10 without him at the helm. That's quite the turn around for a team that was having such a sorry season Jimmy G showed up. So it raises the question: Is Jimmy G the next great QB in the NFL?

The NFL has seen QBs come out of nowhere, top guys bust, and guys be pampered to greatness. Jimmy Garoppolo has all the characteristics to be a big-time QB in this league for the foreseeable future, but many people are wondering if he can be the real deal. Sure, he led the 49ers to a 5-0 record at the end of last season, but can he be the guy who can lead the 49ers back to the promise land, back to the days of Montana and Young? The answer is simply, is yes.

In his five games last season, Jimmy threw for 1,560 yards, an average of 312 yard per game, with 7 TDs and 5 INTs. While the TD/INT ratio isn’t all that pretty, you have to consider who he was throwing to and who he was competing against. In the five games he played, he faced three playoff teams, including the top defense in the league, the Jacksonville Jaguars, who he led his team to score 44 points against. He has the athletic ability to be a mobile QB, but he is at his best sitting in the pocket and slinging the ball down field. With the return of Pierre Garcon this season, along with being able to learn HC Kyle Shanahan’s playbook, we should expect even more this coming season.

As the highest paid player in the NFL, the 49ers put all belief into Jimmy G as their guy, and he brings the ability, the leadership, and the swagger to the field game in and game out. Having a quick release with his ability to move and run when needed helps out too. The former heir to the throne of Tom Brady has a chance to make a name for himself earlier than expected, and he certainly will be the next elite QB in the NFL.

The one that Patriots fans say “got away” will look to prove them right. Jimmy Garoppolo is the next big thing in this league and it feels everyone who follows football knows it, so instead of trying to show doubt and hope he fails, enjoy the possible rise of the next legendary QB in the NFL. For now, one season at a time, enjoy the show.

What do you think? Can Jimmy be the next elite NFL QB? Or do you think he will flop? Let me know!

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