They looked good run blocking and poor pass blocking. Though Chubb is a beastJimmy looked awful.
His O-line looked awful.
Downgrade them all.
In 20 years, we won't be able to explain to the next generation how Jimmy G became one of the 10 highest paid QBs in the NFL with a contract bigger than Brees, Brady and Cam Newton.He looked super rattled back there. I’ve seen that look in David Carr before when he lost his pocket presence. Not good.
Or that the 2nd round pick was worth six players.In 20 years, we won't be able to explain to the next generation how Jimmy G became one of the 10 highest paid QBs in the NFL with a contract bigger than Brees, Brady and Cam Newton.
Welcome to New England, where second-round picks can become so, so much more.
In this case, we're talking about the No. 43 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft the Patriots acquired from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
One pick for one player: Simple trade, right?
Not for the Patriots, who by direct and indirect means have transformed that selection into a vast array of players and future draft picks.
Let's follow along, shall we? (Hat tip to Pats Pulpit's Pat Lane and CBS Boston's Michael Hurley, who did some painstaking leg work to sort this out.)
Here's how it all started:
1. Patriots trade Garoppolo to Niners for 2018 No. 43 pick
After that? Buckle up.
2. Patriots trade No. 43 to Detroit Lions for 2018 No. 51 and No. 117 picks
3. Patriots trade No. 51 to Chicago Bears for 2018 No. 105 pick and 2019 No. 56 pick
3. Patriots trade No. 105 to Cleveland Browns for 2018 No. 114 and No. 178 picks
4. Patriots trade No. 114 to Lions for 2019 No. 73 pick
5. Patriots draft LB Christian Sam with 2018 No. 178 pick
6. Patriots trade 2018 No. 62 (own pick) and No. 117 for No. 56 pick, draft CB Duke Dawson
Deep breath. We're almost there.
7. Patriots trade 2019 No. 73 to Bears for No. 87, No. 162 and 2020 fourth-rounder
8. Patriots trade 2019 No. 56 and No. 101 (own pick) to the Los Angeles Rams for No. 45 pick, draft CB Joejuan Williams
9. Patriots draft RB Damien Harris with 2019 No. 87 pick
10. Patriots trade 2019 No. 97 (own pick) and No. 162 to Rams for No. 101 and No. 133, draft OT Yodny Cajuste and QB Jarrett Stidham
Got all that?
In total, New England made 10 moves that involved at least one asset originating from the Garoppolo trade, netting six players:
CB Duke Dawson
LB Christian Sam
CB Joejuan Williams
RB Damien Harris
T Yodny Cajuste
QB Jarrett Stidham
Oh, and the book still isn't closed on this trade, as the Patriots have the Bears' fourth-rounder in next year's draft.
The jury is still out on all of these players, but if any go on to make significant contributions -- if, say, Stidham becomes Tom Brady heir apparent -- credit goes to Bill Belichick for squeezing every last ounce out of the Jimmy G trade.
... Tape Study shows a quarterback who still has issues with reading the entire field, and whose explosive plays come from random chance as much as they do from intelligent design.
Oh, come on. Intelligent design has been thoroughly debunked as pseudo science.... Tape Study shows a quarterback who still has issues with reading the entire field, and whose explosive plays come from random chance as much as they do from intelligent design.
That’s a shameNot sure if this was covered (so many pages) but reports are the he’s tentative stepping into throws, as he seems to fear planting his repaired leg because if the picket collapses, he might get hit.
that’s....not great.
So he’s sailing balls, wildly inaccurate, and hesitates to make his quick timing reads because he’s not set.
Hopefully he can shake that ish off.
I’m still optimistic. We’ve seen him perform, when he took a terrible team 5-0 down the stretch. The recency bias in saying he’s terrible as though he’s never, ever shown anything is a little overwhelming in here. Sure, it was a small sample size, but the talent was there. I’m still in benefit of the doubt mode since he is coming off of a significant injury.
So there’s room for improvement is what you’re saying.
Obviously the guy needs to shake off the rust so he deserves a break.... first game back in a year give him a break yikes...
He read Sam Darnolds bookIn 20 years, we won't be able to explain to the next generation how Jimmy G became one of the 10 highest paid QBs in the NFL with a contract bigger than Brees, Brady and Cam Newton.
Is it Shanahan or the players you like? both?I’m glad, let people shy away from taking him. The SF O is going to be very good this year, although it may take a few weeks for JG to knock off the rust. I’m taking him as a QB2 all day long
A few months ago, I thought I liked Jimmy G. I thought Pettis was about to bloom. Now, I agree. The only one I'm terribly interested in is Kittle.Is it Shanahan or the players you like? both?
IMO the players are uninspiring to say the least.
The only proven asset they have is Kittle. The rest is debatable at best
I stand by my formula. Pettis and Samuel both meet the criteria toward never being a fantasy wr1. it's very possible the offense is high volume and one ends up being an exception but at this point the only thing that gets anyone excited about for their offense is full of "but has potential"s.A few months ago, I thought I liked Jimmy G. I thought Pettis was about to bloom. Now, I agree. The only one I'm terribly interested in is Kittle.
I hope Pettis figures it out, I went and got a decent number of shares.
Speaking Tuesday, 49ers GM John Lynch said Jimmy Garoppolo's recovery from his torn ACL has been "flawless."
"I’m hesitant and reluctant to say it, (but) the recovery from the knee (injury) has been flawless," was Lynch's exact quote. The public takeaway from Garoppolo's summer has been shaky play, but the 49ers have been focused on his good health. Barely even being drafted as a QB2, Garoppolo could prove to be a valuable fantasy streamer.
SOURCE: The Athletic
Aug 20, 2019, 7:46 PM ET
Kyle Shanahan responds to Chris Mortensen suggesting Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t mentally keeping upJohn Middlekauff ✔ @JohnMiddlekauff
Mort telling @ryenarussillo that it’s not all rosy with Jimmy G & Kyle. Safe to say the qb needs a solid night Saturday to quiet everything down
12:27 AM - Aug 23, 2019
Jimmy Garoppolo completed 14-of-20 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown in the 49ers' third preseason game.
After struggling both in practice and his previous preseason start, Garoppolo finally came alive against a defense that's been known to make that happen for opposing quarterbacks. Although he appeared a bit skittish in the pocket at times, Garoppolo seemed to have his timing and mechanics back. His touchdown was a beautifully-lofted 20-yarder to Matt Breida in the end zone. Being drafted as a bottom-barrel QB2, Garoppolo figures to be an excellent early-season streaming option in Kyle Shanahan's reliably-explosive offense.
Aug 24, 2019, 11:57 PM ET
People are myopic and fail to realize that he’s just coming back from a major injury. The 49er O, BY THE END OF 2019, will be very goodIs it Shanahan or the players you like? both?
IMO the players are uninspiring to say the least.
The only proven asset they have is Kittle. The rest is debatable at best
IMO, Deebo is the guy to own. He passes the eye ball test and can be special (dynasty).Nice game. Pettis’ ADP had been dropping Ike a rock. I moved him back into WR4/WR5 territory. Full PPR.
Have him targeted for the later rounds as well. In redrafts many rookie WRs are very inconsistent.IMO, Deebo is the guy to own. He passes the eye ball test and can be special (dynasty).
I think Deebo can be a nice fantasy wr2 (eta: eventually)IMO, Deebo is the guy to own. He passes the eye ball test and can be special (dynasty).
Yep, great stash at WR6/7 price. The trick will be holding him through the bye weeks but the worst ones from the looks of my mocks will be 9, 10 & 12. Should know by then if he’s moved clearly past Goodwin & Pettis and getting consistent targets.I think Deebo can be a nice fantasy wr2 (eta: eventually)
Jimmy Garoppolo remains on track to play in Week 1.
"We really, knock on wood, haven't had any setbacks and been on schedule the whole time," Garoppolo said in an interview with KNBR. "Things are really coming together." Garoppolo's fully expected to start, but Jerick McKinnon's and Kentavius Street's recent setbacks have the entire organization on pins and needles (warranted or not). Finishing the preseason 15-of-26 for 188 yards, one touchdown, and one pick, Jimmy G's stock couldn't be any lower despite gearing up for an extremely uptempo and tasty matchup against Tampa Bay's swiss-cheese secondary in Week 1. He's an easy buy-the-dip candidate, especially given the Niners' cinch early-season schedule, as fantasy's current QB23.
SOURCE: Cam Inman on Twitter
Aug 28, 2019, 8:31 PM ET
I’ve never seen a cheaper top 12 fantasy QB before.