San Francisco 49ers are looking to return to the Super Bowl this year, but that might be trickier than they think. Despite entering the Week 1 game against Arizona Cardinals as overwhelming favorites, the 49ers suffered a 20-24 loss and sparked a blaming game in the process.

Speaking with reporters after the match, the 49ers’ head coach Kyle Shanahan pointed a finger at his quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and said that the 28-year-old QB’s “gotta play better” further down the road.

“He had some good plays in there, but just like the rest of the offense (he) had some missed opportunities,” Shanahan told reporters. “He’s gotta play better. We’ve all gotta play better. The entire offense missed opportunities.”

Garoppolo had 259 yards and two touchdowns against the Cardinals but struggled to get into a rhythm and generate offense in the decisive moments of the game. This was especially the case on the 49ers’ last drive when he missed two easy passes that would probably seal the game for his team.

Garoppolo didn’t mention any specifics when asked about the things he would like to do over but admitted his misses played a part in the loss.

“I can’t really put my finger on one (play) right now, but there’s a number of them,” said Garoppolo. “Missed throws, missed opportunities we usually make.”

Jimmy Garoppolo’s early struggles seem all too familiar for the 49ers, as his missed throws arguably cost them the Super Bowl trophy last season. In order for San Francisco to have a chance of embarking on another deep playoff run, Garoppolo will have to clean up his game and step up to the task. If not, don’t be surprised if the organization decides to consider other QB options next year.

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Jimmy Garoppolo was supposed to be the heir to Tom Brady, and the new franchise quarterback for the New England Patriots. But as it turned out, Brady wanted to play for longer than anyone guessed, and Garoppolo didn’t want to waste his time on the bench, so the Patriots shipped him to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a second-round draft pick.

With the 49ers, Garoppolo showed that he is worth well above a second-round pick with four wins in his four starts, which even got Brady impressed.

“He’s done a great job. You go in there and get the opportunity to play and win games, that’s what we’re all here for,” – said Brady while speaking to sports radio WEEI. “It was good to see, and good for them to beat Jacksonville [on Sunday]. That certainly helped us. I’m really happy for Jimmy. He’s worked really hard and it shows up when he goes out there and plays really well.“

Thanks to Jimmy Garoppolo’s efforts in the 49ers Sunday’s win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New England Patriots have clinched their eighth straight first-round bye.
Tom Brady then discussed the way Garoppolo’s success influenced the Patriots.

“I think it’s really a credit to him.” – Brady continued. “You do what you can with the opportunities you get. I think it’s great for any player and anyone who has been in the Patriots’ system to watch how the coaches prepare the players. There is obviously a high standard and high expectations for us any time you take the field.“

With Garoppolo out of the way, Brady could finally get his wish fulfilled and play until he is 45 years-old. Although that may sound like a nonsense at first, the way he has been playing lately, it may not be the worst thing for the Patriots.

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The New England Patriots are determined to hang on onto Tom Brady. In a surprising move, the Patriots sent backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for 2018 second round draft pick. The trade was made official on Tuesday and confirmed on the 49ers official Twitter profile.

It's official! Welcome to the family @JimmyG_10 https://t.co/mU1mDBflhW pic.twitter.com/CSTmPqIvWc

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 31, 2017

“We are thrilled for Jimmy to join the 49ers family,” – said 49ers GM John Lynch. “Jimmy is a player we have researched extensively since Kyle and I joined the 49ers. I am extremely pleased this came together today and we all think it is a big win for our organization. Albeit in limited game action, Jimmy has displayed the characteristics and traits that we believe are vital to being a successful quarterback in this league. He has had the rare opportunity to sit and learn from a future Hall of Fame quarterback in a championship atmosphere. We look forward to Jimmy joining the team tomorrow and hitting the ground running.“

Garoppolo will become an unrestricted free agent after this season, and it is expected that the 49ers will sign him to a long-term deal and make him a franchise player. They are expected to part ways with the veteran QB Brian Hoyer. The 49ers’ next game is against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, but the team won’t start Garoppolo right away and will give a chance to the rookie C.J. Beathard.

On the other hand, the Patriots are now without a proper backup QB for Tom Brady. Before trading Jimmy Garoppolo, they have also parted ways with Jacoby Brissett in September, sending him to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for receiver Phillip Dorsett.
Jimmy Garoppolo didn’t manage to get a significant time in the NFL with the Patriots, starting only 2 games at the beginning of 2016 season. In those two games, he showed promise, having 42 successful passes out of 59, accompanied by four touchdowns and zero interceptions.

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San Francisco 49ers are looking to return to the Super Bowl this year, but that might be trickier than they think. Despite entering the Week 1 game against Arizona Cardinals as overwhelming favorites, the 49ers suffered a 20-24 loss and sparked a blaming game in the process.

Speaking with reporters after the match, the 49ers’ head coach Kyle Shanahan pointed a finger at his quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and said that the 28-year-old QB’s “gotta play better” further down the road.

“He had some good plays in there, but just like the rest of the offense (he) had some missed opportunities,” Shanahan told reporters. “He’s gotta play better. We’ve all gotta play better. The entire offense missed opportunities.”

Garoppolo had 259 yards and two touchdowns against the Cardinals but struggled to get into a rhythm and generate offense in the decisive moments of the game. This was especially the case on the 49ers’ last drive when he missed two easy passes that would probably seal the game for his team.

Garoppolo didn’t mention any specifics when asked about the things he would like to do over but admitted his misses played a part in the loss.

“I can’t really put my finger on one (play) right now, but there’s a number of them,” said Garoppolo. “Missed throws, missed opportunities we usually make.”

Jimmy Garoppolo’s early struggles seem all too familiar for the 49ers, as his missed throws arguably cost them the Super Bowl trophy last season. In order for San Francisco to have a chance of embarking on another deep playoff run, Garoppolo will have to clean up his game and step up to the task. If not, don’t be surprised if the organization decides to consider other QB options next year.

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Jimmy Garoppolo was supposed to be the heir to Tom Brady, and the new franchise quarterback for the New England Patriots. But as it turned out, Brady wanted to play for longer than anyone guessed, and Garoppolo didn’t want to waste his time on the bench, so the Patriots shipped him to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a second-round draft pick.

With the 49ers, Garoppolo showed that he is worth well above a second-round pick with four wins in his four starts, which even got Brady impressed.

“He’s done a great job. You go in there and get the opportunity to play and win games, that’s what we’re all here for,” – said Brady while speaking to sports radio WEEI. “It was good to see, and good for them to beat Jacksonville [on Sunday]. That certainly helped us. I’m really happy for Jimmy. He’s worked really hard and it shows up when he goes out there and plays really well.“

Thanks to Jimmy Garoppolo’s efforts in the 49ers Sunday’s win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New England Patriots have clinched their eighth straight first-round bye.
Tom Brady then discussed the way Garoppolo’s success influenced the Patriots.

“I think it’s really a credit to him.” – Brady continued. “You do what you can with the opportunities you get. I think it’s great for any player and anyone who has been in the Patriots’ system to watch how the coaches prepare the players. There is obviously a high standard and high expectations for us any time you take the field.“

With Garoppolo out of the way, Brady could finally get his wish fulfilled and play until he is 45 years-old. Although that may sound like a nonsense at first, the way he has been playing lately, it may not be the worst thing for the Patriots.

The post Tom Brady Impressed with Jimmy Garoppolo’s Success appeared first on SportzBonanza.

The New England Patriots are determined to hang on onto Tom Brady. In a surprising move, the Patriots sent backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for 2018 second round draft pick. The trade was made official on Tuesday and confirmed on the 49ers official Twitter profile.

It's official! Welcome to the family @JimmyG_10 https://t.co/mU1mDBflhW pic.twitter.com/CSTmPqIvWc

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) October 31, 2017

“We are thrilled for Jimmy to join the 49ers family,” – said 49ers GM John Lynch. “Jimmy is a player we have researched extensively since Kyle and I joined the 49ers. I am extremely pleased this came together today and we all think it is a big win for our organization. Albeit in limited game action, Jimmy has displayed the characteristics and traits that we believe are vital to being a successful quarterback in this league. He has had the rare opportunity to sit and learn from a future Hall of Fame quarterback in a championship atmosphere. We look forward to Jimmy joining the team tomorrow and hitting the ground running.“

Garoppolo will become an unrestricted free agent after this season, and it is expected that the 49ers will sign him to a long-term deal and make him a franchise player. They are expected to part ways with the veteran QB Brian Hoyer. The 49ers’ next game is against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, but the team won’t start Garoppolo right away and will give a chance to the rookie C.J. Beathard.

On the other hand, the Patriots are now without a proper backup QB for Tom Brady. Before trading Jimmy Garoppolo, they have also parted ways with Jacoby Brissett in September, sending him to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for receiver Phillip Dorsett.
Jimmy Garoppolo didn’t manage to get a significant time in the NFL with the Patriots, starting only 2 games at the beginning of 2016 season. In those two games, he showed promise, having 42 successful passes out of 59, accompanied by four touchdowns and zero interceptions.

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