Jimmy Garoppolo completed 16-of-30 passes for 232 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 49ers' 20-17, NFC Championship loss to the Rams.
It was Garoppolo's seventh multi-touchdown passing game of the season, but his turnover late in the fourth quarter sealed the 49ers' loss after they entered the fourth quarter with a 17-7 lead. Garoppolo was harassed by Aaron Donald and Von Miller and haphazardly backhanded an INT to LB Travin Howard with less than two minutes to play down by 20-17, allowing the Rams to kneel out the rest of the clock. Garoppolo tossed 20 touchdowns this season, his second-most in a season, and he appeared in 15-of-17 regular-season games, staying relatively healthy for just the second time in four years with the 49ers. Garoppolo has one year left on his contract and feels like a virtual lock to be cut, traded, or restructured with a $24.2 million salary on the books in 2022. Cutting him would save the Niners $25.55 million against the cap. Trey Lance should be viewed as the favorite to start Week 1 for the 49ers in 2022.
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Jimmy Garoppolo said he dealt with pain in his right thumb on "every play" during the 49ers' three postseason games.
“Now I can say the truth. Every play, I feel it. But we made it through," Garoppolo told Bally Sports' Mike Silver after the Niners' NFC Championship loss to the Rams. “I can’t believe this s--- held up, to be completely honest with you. The thumb, the shoulder … all of it. It was one thing after another. Every time I threw. It was a lot.” Garoppolo suffered the injury to the thumb on his throwing hand in Week 16 against Tennessee and was held out of the 49ers' Week 17 win over Houston. He threw two touchdowns and three interceptions in the team's three playoff games, at times throwing wobbly floaters that spelled disaster for the Niners. Sunday's loss to LA was likely Garopplo's final game as a 49er unless Kyle Shanahan is dead set on keeping Trey Lance on ice in 2022.
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SOURCE: SI.com
Jan 31, 2022, 10:47 AM ET
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Jimmy Garoppoilo is expected to undergo offseason thumb surgery.
Garoppolo noted that the surgery will only require a 4-6 week recovery so it will have no impact on his status for the 2022 season. He added that the surgery could delay a trade for Garoppolo but a deal to move him from San Francisco remains on the horizon. Garoppolo made his second NFC Championship this year despite having a rookie quarterback waiting in the wings. He undoubtedly boosted his stock and will be one of the few quarterbacks on the market who demands serious attention. Even though Garoppolo often looked like a hindrance to Kyle Shanahan's offense, teams like Pittsburgh and Denver could see him as their ticket out of mediocrity. Once the thumb is fully healed, expect the 49ers to begin fielding offers for the veteran quarterback.
SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Jan 31, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
49ers beat writer Cam Inman speculates that the price for Jimmy Garoppolo in trade could be a "Day 2 draft pick ... be it in 2022 or 2023."
Considering how many physical ailments will need to be checked off after this year, that price makes some sense. The Panthers, Commanders, Broncos, Texans, Steelers, and Buccaneers have all been tied to Garoppolo at various points of this offseason. Some of those teams aren't exactly ideal schematic fits. There also could be more spots opened up by various dominos falling, such as movement by Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson.
SOURCE: Mercury News
Feb 3, 2022, 2:16 PM ET
I’m feeling a 2nd.With the Niners telegraphing their plans to trade Jimmy, just wonder how much they’ll get even with a bunch of QB-needy teams.
I hope not. He's not that much of an upgrade. I've seen what both QBs do under pressure and it ain't pretty. See if Tua improves with a better oline, while keeping both options open: trade for Watson, draft a QB in 2023 using our 2 first rounders.Miami trades their 1st round 2022 selection the 29th overall selection in the Draft and their 2023 Conditional 3rd/4th and Jimmy G becomes a Dolphin and signs on to star in the reboot of Miami Vice
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What? He’s maybe worth a late second or a third. Anybody giving a first for this guy needs a new GM. Especially a team as far away as Miami.Miami trades their 1st round 2022 selection the 29th overall selection in the Draft and their 2023 Conditional 3rd/4th and Jimmy G becomes a Dolphin and signs on to star in the reboot of Miami Vice
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Most accurate post of the last 4-5.He is a handsome man
Man, Tampa makes the least sense of any team in the league lol. They would need an entirely different offensive playbook and philosophy. It’s baffling you’re saying this. Arians has run a version of the same offense for 15 years. Jimmy can’t do it.Most accurate post of the last 4-5.
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I think a 2nd is reasonable, and ONLY because 2022 draft doesn't offer anything better.
Of the potential destinations listed in the articles @Faust generously posted, most have OL issues, so it's unlikely Jimmy would be great in any of those places.
I still think Tampa Bay makes the most sense. Especially given their low draft pick & lack of cap space.
I think Pittsburgh also makes sense. Where they will be drafting they shouldn’t waste a first round pick from this draft class. Instead, use Jimmy G as a stop gap QB until they are in a better position to draft their future QB. Also, they would be stupid to give up multiple first round picks to move up in this draft to select a QB.Most accurate post of the last 4-5.
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I think a 2nd is reasonable, and ONLY because 2022 draft doesn't offer anything better.
Of the potential destinations listed in the articles @Faust generously posted, most have OL issues, so it's unlikely Jimmy would be great in any of those places.
I still think Tampa Bay makes the most sense. Especially given their low draft pick & lack of cap space.
The on-field play is certainly an issue, but I'm not saying Jimmy is their QB of the future.Man, Tampa makes the least sense of any team in the league lol. They would need an entirely different offensive playbook and philosophy. It’s baffling you’re saying this. Arians has run a version of the same offense for 15 years. Jimmy can’t do it.
I agree with this as well.I think Pittsburgh also makes sense. Where they will be drafting they shouldn’t waste a first round pick from this draft class. Instead, use Jimmy G as a stop gap QB until they are in a better position to draft their future QB. Also, they would be stupid to give up multiple first round picks to move up in this draft to select a QB.
I like Tua more than Jimmy G, that wouldn’t be a wise move IMO.I agree with this as well.
As @Capella accurately states about TB, it's hard to imagine JimmyG's noodle arm taking those deep shots to Dionte Johnson & others in the Steelers WR corps.
But like you said - it's all about bridging the gap to the next QB. For that, WAS, DEN, TB, PIT all seem to make sense.
And with McDaniel in MIA, don't be shocked if they send SF a 2nd for him.
I do too, and I never said it would be. But they need a backup QB too, and ya never know how MIA feels about Tua. Considering the Watson trade talk, I'm assuming "not great, Bob."I like Tua more than Jimmy G, that wouldn’t be a wise move IMO.
I don’t think Jimmy is a bad quarterback and would probably be an upgrade for a few teams. But Tampa’s offense is predominantly vertical and he can’t hit those throws enough to justify it. If Arians/Leftwich want to change things up to go to more shorter routes than maybe but that doesn’t really make sense, especially with players like Evans still in their prime. Jimmy and Godwin would likely be a nice combo though.The on-field play is certainly an issue, but I'm not saying Jimmy is their QB of the future.
But they have a good OL, and they need a QB.![]()
Jimmy also thrives with YAC dudes, and I'm no sure how many of those types TB realistically has.I don’t think Jimmy is a bad quarterback and would probably be an upgrade for a few teams. But Tampa’s offense is predominantly vertical and he can’t hit those throws enough to justify it. If Arians/Leftwich want to change things up to go to more shorter routes than maybe but that doesn’t really make sense, especially with players like Evans still in their prime. Jimmy and Godwin would likely be a nice combo though.
I didn't say Miami Dolphins-GM MoP was making this deal, I' just anticipating it being discussed on the media talk show circuits over the coming weeks, months, whenever SF decides to offload Jimmy G, yeah I expect Miami to at least be in the discussion and the 29th pick overall is almost a 2nd round selection, it's not that high of a pick for a potential starting QB if Miami were to choose to go in that direction.What? He’s maybe worth a late second or a third. Anybody giving a first for this guy needs a new GM. Especially a team as far away as Miami.
I could see Pitt maybe giving up something to hang around the fringes of contention. He doesn’t fit Tampa’s offense at all, you couldn’t actually design a worse quarterback for what Arians wants. Maybe New Orleans depending on their coach.
Miami Vice all over again when he hits South BeachHe is a handsome man
I could be way off but so far it doesn't seem like either of the Assistants are getting snapped up as Head Coaches and perhaps Lefty even turned down Jax, I haven't followed close enough, been too busy trying to get Ross ousted from Miami if you hadn't noticed.I don’t think Jimmy is a bad quarterback and would probably be an upgrade for a few teams. But Tampa’s offense is predominantly vertical and he can’t hit those throws enough to justify it. If Arians/Leftwich want to change things up to go to more shorter routes than maybe but that doesn’t really make sense, especially with players like Evans still in their prime. Jimmy and Godwin would likely be a nice combo though.
He’s the Johnny Fontaine of NFL QBs. Can still be a bandleader somewhere.He is a handsome man
Doesn’t seem to be any FAs out there that can at least manage an offense with the right pieces in place. And with the rookie crop not looking very good, the timing may work out well for Jimmy and the Niners.If I wanted a bridge QB, the only advantage Jimmy gives you would be age. AND you want me to give up substantial picks for him while the FA is free? AND Jimmy’s salary is substantial, while the FA’s is insignificant?
Our apologies, what were we thinking?I couldn’t disagree more with all of the opinions that believe multiple teams will line up to trade away picks of substantial value for JimmyG. Let’s cherry pick & compare Jimmy’s career line to that of another FA.
Jimmy
Other FA
If I wanted a bridge QB, the only advantage Jimmy gives you would be age. AND you want me to give up substantial picks for him while the FA is free? AND Jimmy’s salary is substantial, while the FA’s is insignificant?
Also, while recent posts have involved the Steelers, that same team had stated that a player’s availability (J Connor in that instance) should be considered.
Jimmy is overrated #’s-wise, relatively expensive $-wise, relatively expensive trade compensation-wise & is often unavailable.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jimmy remain a 9er in 2022.
How dare you publicly doubt me?31-14 Jimmy G regular season since being traded to SF in 2017 although it doesn't seem like he logged a full season until about 2019, guy gets hurt a lot.
27-43 Andy Dalton regular season since 2016, he was mentioned earlier in comparison to Jimmy G, seems like no comparison but I understand its more than just wins and losses.
I know that because Stephen Ross fired Brian Flores "without merit" his words.
I started watching the old Magnum PI episodes, Higgins steals the show.How dare you publicly doubt me?
You actually agree with me, don’t you? :jediwave:
Say it!
SAY IT!!!!!
Feel free to talk about Jimmy's looks.Has anyone yet noticed or mentioned that JimmyG is a very handsome man?![]()
how about you post the san fran record when Jimmy G was out, they were awful without him. people kept saying any qb could do what he was doing but the records say otherwise31-14 Jimmy G regular season since being traded to SF in 2017 although it doesn't seem like he logged a full season until about 2019, guy gets hurt a lot.
27-43 Andy Dalton regular season since 2016, he was mentioned earlier in comparison to Jimmy G, seems like no comparison but I understand its more than just wins and losses.
I know that because Stephen Ross fired Brian Flores "without merit" his words.
Tua is 13-8 as a starter with worst oline 2 seasons in a row. He has injury concerns like Jimmy G. No thanks to Jimmy, even for our late 3rd round comp pick. We need to spend on FA oline and LB. Save the draft picks in 2022 for another edge, RB, WR.31-14 Jimmy G regular season since being traded to SF in 2017 although it doesn't seem like he logged a full season until about 2019, guy gets hurt a lot.
27-43 Andy Dalton regular season since 2016, he was mentioned earlier in comparison to Jimmy G, seems like no comparison but I understand its more than just wins and losses.
I know that because Stephen Ross fired Brian Flores "without merit" his words.
Wasn't it clear in my post?how about you post the san fran record when Jimmy G was out, they were awful without him. people kept saying any qb could do what he was doing but the records say otherwise
As so many said to me "Get used to McDaniel" and now I say "Get used to Jimmy G" and lots of media and insiders discussing it and at some point Schefter will get on his little TwitterBox and make the formal announcement that San Fran has fleeced the Miami Dolphins out of multiple picks and whatnot, just you stay tuned.Tua is 13-8 as a starter with worst oline 2 seasons in a row. He has injury concerns like Jimmy G. No thanks to Jimmy, even for our late 3rd round comp pick. We need to spend on FA oline and LB. Save the draft picks in 2022 for another edge, RB, WR.
that part doesn’t make sense, niners are dumb to move on if they do. losing the OC is the best thing that can happen to the niners, the guy has a great first 10 scripted plays and then he falls apartWasn't it clear in my post?
I was hoping we didn't have to go a lot deeper than a trip to the SB with a 10-pt 4th Q lead and also a 2nd Conference Title Game only to come up a little short just like the Super Bowl with a 10-pt 4th Q lead. He's 1 good drive in both games from a SB ring (He technically has 2 already), there will be a lot of interest IMHO by many teams that don't have it figured out yet.
Brady retired, Rodgers falters, NFC East is not dominant at all, New Orleans is in disarray, Wilson wants to spread his wings, Lions and Bears and Vikes, oh my...the NFC is wide open so why on earth would the Niners trade Jimmy G until Trey Lance absolutely destroys him in practice and makes it impossible to keep him on the bench?
Agree with this. It'd be completely stupid to give up on Tua for Jimmy G. He doesn't get to take Deebo, Kittle, Williams etc. with him.Tua is 13-8 as a starter with worst oline 2 seasons in a row. He has injury concerns like Jimmy G. No thanks to Jimmy, even for our late 3rd round comp pick. We need to spend on FA oline and LB. Save the draft picks in 2022 for another edge, RB, WR.
Teddy Bridgewater can. He was every bit as good as Jimmy G ever was the one time he was in anywhere near as good of a situation, which was the 2019 Saints.Doesn’t seem to be any FAs out there that can at least manage an offense with the right pieces in place. And with the rookie crop not looking very good, the timing may work out well for Jimmy and the Niners.
We’ll have to agree to disagree there. While both Teddy and Jimmy aren’t great QBs, I think Jimmy could - and has - helped a team make a deep playoff run. Teddy had very good offensive options most recently in Denver and couldn’t make it work.Teddy Bridgewater can. He was every bit as good as Jimmy G ever was the one time he was in anywhere near as good of a situation, which was the 2019 Saints.Doesn’t seem to be any FAs out there that can at least manage an offense with the right pieces in place. And with the rookie crop not looking very good, the timing may work out well for Jimmy and the Niners.
Did he have very good offensive weapons though? I mean, he had some weapons sure, but certainly nobody on Deebo or Kittle's level, and obviously nobody on Shanahan's level as a playcaller. Despite that he went 7-7(arguably 7-6 as he got hurt early in the 3rd against the Bengals in a game they were down 6 points at the time) and it was only after he got hurt that Denver's season fell apart.We’ll have to agree to disagree there. While both Teddy and Jimmy aren’t great QBs, I think Jimmy could - and has - helped a team make a deep playoff run. Teddy had very good offensive options most recently in Denver and couldn’t make it work.
I think that Javonte Williams, Gordon, Jeudy, Sutton, Patrick, and Fant are pretty viable offensive options. You're absolutely right though that Denver didn't have the play calling/scheming that the Niners have.Did he have very good offensive weapons though? I mean, he had some weapons sure, but certainly nobody on Deebo or Kittle's level, and obviously nobody on Shanahan's level as a playcaller. Despite that he went 7-7(arguably 7-6 as he got hurt early in the 3rd against the Bengals in a game they were down 6 points at the time) and it was only after he got hurt that Denver's season fell apart.We’ll have to agree to disagree there. While both Teddy and Jimmy aren’t great QBs, I think Jimmy could - and has - helped a team make a deep playoff run. Teddy had very good offensive options most recently in Denver and couldn’t make it work.
Truth be told though, there are probably 6 QB's in this draft I'd prefer to either of them. This draft isn't as bad as people think at QB, it doesn't have those high-end potentially elite prospects, but it has several good ones.