#jimmy-garoppolo tag

New NFC head coach reportedly eyeing former Patriots QB for starting role

A recent source told them the former Patriot is "[LaFleur's] guy". The connection between LaFleur and Jimmy G is obvious. The QB has spent the last two seasons as Matt Stafford's backup, and while Brissett is a viable bridge option, the opportunity to cash him in for a few Day 3 picks to improve their cache of draft picks ahead of a rebuild seems a reasonable course of action.

New England Patriots

fromMusket Fire

4 days ago

Salary cap reality could force Patriots into an unexpected QB decision

The Patriots have quarterback stability with Drake Maye but may release backup Josh Dobbs due to his $4.8 million cap hit, with Jimmy Garoppolo as a potential replacement option.

fromMusket Fire

3 months ago

Patriots' decision to ditch Jacoby Brissett looks worse every week

There's a chapter in New England Patriots franchise history that can only be coined "We all know Tom's age and contract situation." That famous Bill Belichick quote coincided with one of the most jarring Patriots draft picks of the Tom Brady era - Eastern Illinois quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the second round of 2014. Belichick even doubled down two years later, spending a third-round pick on Jacoby Brissett.

National Football League

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

7 months ago

Matthew Stafford to miss at least another week of Rams training camp

Matthew Stafford remains sidelined for another week due to a back issue, with Jimmy Garoppolo taking first-team reps in his absence.

fromLos Angeles Times

7 months ago

The ultimate Matthew Stafford backup? Why the Rams love Jimmy Garoppolo

"I found out pretty suddenly, but that's the life of a backup quarterback." - Jimmy Garoppolo reflects on his unexpected rise to starting quarterback for the Rams as they prepare for the season opener.