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QB Jimmy Garoppolo, LAR (2 Viewers)

IMHO, the Browns fortunes don't get appreciably better with Garoppolo manning the pivot vs Brissett...

....and also IMHO, I'd take the Giants rumors with a grain of salt, in that, if I'm not mistaken, Daboll has history with Tyrod Taylor, the Giants current backup QB, and he very might well be comfortable with TT running the offense if Jones falters.

I just think it's getting kind of late to bring a QB, and not a superstar one, at that,  in cold to learn an offense, develop chemistry and timing, and myriad other things, tangible and intangible that go into being an NFL starting QB. It's July 17th...Training Camps open in less than 2 weeks.


Agree.

If the Browns are playing without Watson they need to win games with their defense and running game. Brisset is probably a better fit than Jimmy G who turns the ball over. 
 

Giants are getting out of cap hell. They’ll be a bad team this year either way - may as well see what Jones has and if he is terrible, as you said they have Taylor to fall back on before getting a rookie next season. Jimmy G just doesn’t really make sense for them imo.

 
My guess is that ultimately the Niners cut Jimmy G and anyone can sign him. I guess it’s possible they keep him around as a $25 million insurance policy in case Lance falters, but I’d be surprised if they went that route.

 
Agree.

If the Browns are playing without Watson they need to win games with their defense and running game. Brisset is probably a better fit than Jimmy G who turns the ball over. 
 

Giants are getting out of cap hell. They’ll be a bad team this year either way - may as well see what Jones has and if he is terrible, as you said they have Taylor to fall back on before getting a rookie next season. Jimmy G just doesn’t really make sense for them imo.
Jimmy G in 2021 441 Att 301 Comp 3810 yds 20 td's 12 int's 3 fumbles lost

Jacoby B in 2021 225 Att 141 Comp 1283 yds 5 td's 4 int's 3 fumbles lost

Jacoby B in 2019 447 Att 272 Comp 2942 yds 18 td's 6 int's 5 fumbles lost 

San Fran went to a Conference championship with Jimmy G.

 
Jimmy G in 2021 441 Att 301 Comp 3810 yds 20 td's 12 int's 3 fumbles lost

Jacoby B in 2021 225 Att 141 Comp 1283 yds 5 td's 4 int's 3 fumbles lost

Jacoby B in 2019 447 Att 272 Comp 2942 yds 18 td's 6 int's 5 fumbles lost 

San Fran went to a Conference championship with Jimmy G.
And a super bowl 

 
Jimmy G in 2021 441 Att 301 Comp 3810 yds 20 td's 12 int's 3 fumbles lost

Jacoby B in 2021 225 Att 141 Comp 1283 yds 5 td's 4 int's 3 fumbles lost

Jacoby B in 2019 447 Att 272 Comp 2942 yds 18 td's 6 int's 5 fumbles lost 

San Fran went to a Conference championship with Jimmy G.
SF had a very deep and talented roster. I’m not sure the numbers you shared above really refute anything I said.

 
I think Jimmy G is an NFL starter and Jacoby B is a career backup.

Put me in the camp of the 49ers keep him if they don't get a good trade offer.

I also think Jacoby goes 4-4 only because of the cheesecake schedule Cleveland has.

 
Just took Jimmy G over Mariotta in Scott Fish Bowl.  Figure surely he'll get traded or released.  Always a chance Lance struggles or gets hurt.  

More of an indictment on Mariotta than an expression of loving Jimmy G.

 
I think Jimmy G is an NFL starter and Jacoby B is a career backup.
Yes, Jimmy G is a better QB than Brissett overall - the question then becomes is he enough of an upgrade to give up assets and take on his contract (on top of Brissett's salary)? Does Jimmy G make Cleveland a real contender in a stacked AFC?

I suppose I can see it if Watson is suspended for the entire season. If it's 6-8 games or less, I think they just stick with Brissett. I see Jimmy G finishing off his career as a back-up QB now - with potential to be a stop-gap guy like Ryan Fitzpatrick became.

 
Yes, Jimmy G is a better QB than Brissett overall - the question then becomes is he enough of an upgrade to give up assets and take on his contract (on top of Brissett's salary)? Does Jimmy G make Cleveland a real contender in a stacked AFC?

I suppose I can see it if Watson is suspended for the entire season. If it's 6-8 games or less, I think they just stick with Brissett. I see Jimmy G finishing off his career as a back-up QB now - with potential to be a stop-gap guy like Ryan Fitzpatrick became.
Brissett's cap number is $4.6 mill and the Browns have $48 mill in cap space.

Cleveland opens with the Panthers, Jets, Steelers, and Falcons. That's the biggest reason they stick with Brissett.

We'll just agree to disagree on Jimmy G.

 
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is expected to be cleared by "mid-August." 

He added that Garoppolo has been throwing for weeks and his shoulder will be "stronger than before" once he is fully cleared. Garoppolo's days in San Francisco are almost certainly numbered, but Garoppolo needs a clean bill of health before any move is made. He has a $24 million cap hit this year, so the 49ers may be forced to cut him if they can't find a suitor in the trade market. The Seahawks and Texans have both been named as potential landing spots. Neither team has a roster that is one Garoppolo away from being a serious contender making them unlikely destinations for the veteran quarteback.

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Jul 19, 2022, 7:30 PM ET

 
Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot reports the Browns "are still not expected to pursue a trade for Jimmy Garoppolo."

She added, "The Browns never viewed Garoppolo as a clearcut upgrade over Baker Mayfield." It sounds like Cleveland will be riding with Jacoby Brissett even if Deshaun Watson is suspended. With the Browns out on Garoppolo, Houston and Seattle may be the only landing spots left. Any team trading for Garoppolo will inherit his $24 million base salary, so it's possible that both teams are willing to wait for San Francisco to cut him.

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Cleveland Browns

SOURCE: Cleveland.com

Jul 20, 2022, 6:10 PM ET

 
I can’t see Houston wasting any draft assets or salary cap space on a QB that may win 1-2 more games than Davis.
Agree with the first part because I think Houston believes they have found a guy for at least another season or maybe two.

Doc Oct, there on only 11 people on this board right now so I'm not trying to "troll".

 
And if Mills is that bad, they should stick with him and hope for one of the top two picks in '23 draft, not try to win more.
If Mills had been a first round pick instead of a 3rd round pick, people would be gushing over him.  Played much better than Wilson, Lawrence and Fields last year.  Look at his last 5 games after he settled in.  Actually pretty impressive.

 
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If Mills had been a first round pick instead of a 3rd round pick, people would be gushing over him.  Played much better than Wilson, Lawrence and Fields last year.  Look at his last 5 games after he settled in.  Actually pretty impressive.


Yep, I actually am a believer to some degree.  But if he flames out in the first half of this year they just need to let him continue to do so.

I have managed and loved Brandin Cooks since he came into the NFL.  Feel bad how he has been tossed around the league despite constant production (which might indicate behind the scenes issues). ...

ETA: So if he hits a brick wall of terrible qb/team again this year, I just feel that much worse for him.  Plus I am an Oregon native, and he is revered among many of us here.

 
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Seattle seems most realistic to me. If they pick up Jimmy I wouldn't be surprised if Geno or Lock end up in Houston as a backup.
I would only think they would kick the tires on him if he is released. If they were not willing to get Baker at $18M they really won't be on Jimmy G at $24M - plus they only have like $16m in cap space.

I truly believe that Seattle is content with the combo of Lock/Geno and then take a franchise in next year's draft. 

 
I don’t know their cap situation but the Eagles on paper should be a team considering his services. They have a talented roster in a weak division with their weakest link being at quarterback. If they are not confident in Hurts making a leap it may be worth entertaining making a move for Jimmy.

 
I would only think they would kick the tires on him if he is released. If they were not willing to get Baker at $18M they really won't be on Jimmy G at $24M - plus they only have like $16m in cap space.

I truly believe that Seattle is content with the combo of Lock/Geno and then take a franchise in next year's draft. 
While I agree with you that I don’t see the Seahawks trading for Jimmy I find it hard to believe that they are truly content going into the season with Lock and Smith at QB. There is a lot of bad QB play in the NFL but if those two combined forces and became Locksmith  you’re still not looking at an NFL starter quality QB.

I refuse to believe that NFL teams will purposely tank but if this is the case in Seattle you better hope that they do. There is still no guarantee that they finish with a worse record than potential QB needy teams like Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, or the Giants off the top of my head. 

 
They are either delusional or waiting for the Niners to cut Jimmy. Probably a bit of both.
I know they aren't tanking, in that they'll try to win each game on the season, but Seattle is a very bad roster everywhere except for their skill position players - and even that isn't exactly earth shaking.

Jimmy G is not a QB that can carry a bad team or play behind a bad line - so Seattle isn't really a great fit to start out. I really don't see the point of brining him in even if he's released - but I suppose that can't be ruled out. Their division is the strongest in the NFC otherwise as well. This team wins 3-4 games "as is", and maybe 5-6 games if they added Jimmy G - what's the point?

 
I know they aren't tanking, in that they'll try to win each game on the season, but Seattle is a very bad roster everywhere except for their skill position players - and even that isn't exactly earth shaking.

Jimmy G is not a QB that can carry a bad team or play behind a bad line - so Seattle isn't really a great fit to start out. I really don't see the point of brining him in even if he's released - but I suppose that can't be ruled out. Their division is the strongest in the NFC otherwise as well. This team wins 3-4 games "as is", and maybe 5-6 games if they added Jimmy G - what's the point?
Herman Edwards has a problem with your post.

Personally I like the idea of him signing with the Browns and being backed up by Brissett. This way if Jimmy gets hurt, Brissett can come in, completing a perfect echo of the Patriots 2016 season. 

 
I know they aren't tanking, in that they'll try to win each game on the season, but Seattle is a very bad roster everywhere except for their skill position players - and even that isn't exactly earth shaking.

Jimmy G is not a QB that can carry a bad team or play behind a bad line - so Seattle isn't really a great fit to start out. I really don't see the point of brining him in even if he's released - but I suppose that can't be ruled out. Their division is the strongest in the NFC otherwise as well. This team wins 3-4 games "as is", and maybe 5-6 games if they added Jimmy G - what's the point?
While Jimmy is hardly a world beater, what he may be able to bring to a Seattle or another QB needy team is stability. Seattle has some solid skill players in Metcalf/Lockett/Penny/Walker/Fant. Hard to see Geno/Lock being able to get them the ball consistently and let them do their thing - but perhaps Jimmy can. The offensive line and the defense are clearly wild cards - while the "experts" say that they're bad, it's still July and who knows for sure until the games are actually played. 

The key, as ever, is cost. I don't see the Seahawks absorbing even half of Jimmy's salary, but if they can get him cheap if he's released, it makes sense IMO.

 
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While I agree with you that I don’t see the Seahawks trading for Jimmy I find it hard to believe that they are truly content going into the season with Lock and Smith at QB. There is a lot of bad QB play in the NFL but if those two combined forces and became Locksmith  you’re still not looking at an NFL starter quality QB.

I refuse to believe that NFL teams will purposely tank but if this is the case in Seattle you better hope that they do. There is still no guarantee that they finish with a worse record than potential QB needy teams like Atlanta, Carolina, Houston, or the Giants off the top of my head. 
And I see your points, my thoughts are that when Russ was out last year they used Geno and he was serviceable for their needs - In four games last year, Smith threw 5 touchdowns against just one interception and completed 68.4 percent of his passes. His quarterback rating was 103.

My thinking is if they get at least that in Lock or at worst Geno of last year they have a game manager with a run heavy offense. 

Everything I have been reading out of Seattle is they are content with the duo to battle it out - Yes its Pete Carroll the same one that said Russ wasn't going anywhere so you have to take it with a grain of salt. 

Like I said when I started - IF Jimmy G is cut and cheap, they may kick the tires, but if its a trade required then I would be highly doubtful given the cap implications. 

 
 while the "experts" say that they're bad,
Because they are. Their o-line and defense are terrible. Their skill players are probably average (as compared to the rest of the NFL).

How many games do you think they win with Geno/Lock starting? Vegas has them at 5.5 wins (I took the under).

How much do you think that line goes up if Jimmy G is in the mix? Carolina went from 5.5 wins to 6.5 wins after they traded for Baker Mayfield who I think is better than Jimmy G but let's call that an "even swap".  Carolina also has the better roster overall and is in an easier division.

I get NFL teams don't "tank" (especially in July) but the much smarter decision here for the long term sake of the franchise is to stick as is right now and hope to land one of the top QB in 2023 draft. It's really a "no-brainer" decision imo. Getting 1 or 2 more wins from Jimmy G does nothing for this team.

 
 while the "experts" say that they're bad,
Because they are. Their o-line and defense are terrible. Their skill players are probably average (as compared to the rest of the NFL).
Do we know that for sure though? I don't consider myself much of a scout, and experts have been plenty wrong before trying to gauge in July how an OL or defense performs. I too doubt they'll be a good team, but I always like to keep an open mind that things may turn out differently than what groupthink says.

As for the skill players, I think they are pretty damn good. Maybe not Bengals or Chargers good, but most teams would probably love to have that collection of RBs/WRs/TEs.

 
Do we know that for sure though?
This seems like a weak argument. Of course we don't know for SURE - there's no absolutes in the NFL but based on last season and what was done this offseason, I'm willing to bet the OL is not going to come together based on hopes and dreams.

and their skill players are good. In the NFL "average" is still good - but if you're truly curious make a list of the other teams in the league and see where you would slot in "Metcalf, Lockett, F. Swain, Fant, Penny/Walker" (there's one star player there and maybe some star potential with Walker"- I'm guessing you'll easily come up with 15 teams that have better skill players overall.

 
This seems like a weak argument. Of course we don't know for SURE - there's no absolutes in the NFL but based on last season and what was done this offseason, I'm willing to bet the OL is not going to come together based on hopes and dreams.

and their skill players are good. In the NFL "average" is still good - but if you're truly curious make a list of the other teams in the league and see where you would slot in "Metcalf, Lockett, F. Swain, Fant, Penny/Walker" (there's one star player there and maybe some star potential with Walker"- I'm guessing you'll easily come up with 15 teams that have better skill players overall.
We'll just have to agree to disagree. This thread is about Jimmy though - I think he would make the Seahawks better than with Geno/Lock - maybe not playoff better, but a fair amount more competitive.  

 
We'll just have to agree to disagree. This thread is about Jimmy though - I think he would make the Seahawks better than with Geno/Lock - maybe not playoff better, but a fair amount more competitive.  
Yes, sure he would. There's no denying he's better than Smith or Lock - but if he doesn't make them "playoff better" that's kind of the point. It would be better for the franchise's long term health to not bother with him and I think Carroll has the job security to realize that.

 
We'll just have to agree to disagree. This thread is about Jimmy though - I think he would make the Seahawks better than with Geno/Lock - maybe not playoff better, but a fair amount more competitive.  
I’m not sure how that would benefit the Seahawks though. 
 

Improving by 1-2 wins would only serve to hurt their chances at a franchise QB in 2023.

And as a Niners fan, imma say it: JimmyG is not a ton better than Lock or Geno. Sure, he went to a SB, and almost went to another, but he certainly didn’t take his teams to the SB. He was far more passenger than driver. Even his passing stats are inflated because his receivers were all YAC monsters.  Hitting Kittle in the seam was his only consistent arm play, really. And those were 10-20 yard routes.

But that aside, I don’t see any point in Seattle improving marginally at a cost of ~$20-27M, when all it would really achieve would be to drop several draft spots away from where they’d need to be to get a Young,  Stroud, etc.

Also, not brought up nearly enough in these discussions is the fact that they’re in the same division.  I would be surprised if Shanny wanted JimmyG to go to Seattle & give them his playbook. 

 
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I still think he should be a Steeler.
That would be a decent fit. I’m not sure he has the arm to benefit their deep threats though. Dionte & Co would get a lot of exercise running down the field & watching balls sail wide of their targets or over their heads.

I need to see Mitch play in a non-Bears situation to see if Jimmy would actually be an improvement. 

 
King of the Jungle said:
I don’t know their cap situation but the Eagles on paper should be a team considering his services. They have a talented roster in a weak division with their weakest link being at quarterback. If they are not confident in Hurts making a leap it may be worth entertaining making a move for Jimmy.
I am not so sure that Jimmy G would be much better than Mustached Minshew at this point.   I am also not so sure Hurts is bad for what they will be trying to do.  Of course he is much better FF QB than NFL QB but I don't think Jimmy really helps them.  

 
I am not so sure that Jimmy G would be much better than Mustached Minshew at this point.   I am also not so sure Hurts is bad for what they will be trying to do.  Of course he is much better FF QB than NFL QB but I don't think Jimmy really helps them.  
Jimmy G may possibly be better for the Eagles but I agree the team is 100% committed to Hurst this season and if he falters they’ll fall back on Minshew. 
 

I’ve been hearing Giants now, which doesn’t make much sense to me but it’s a new GM/HC, so in that context not far fetched.

 
zamboni said:
Not sure how this is a new story, but Jimmy was given permission to seek a trade:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34272709/san-francisco-49ers-give-jimmy-garoppolo-agents-permission-seek-trade-sources-say

Guess they're giving him another chance to latch on somewhere before training camp, but assuming that doesn't happen, have to think his release is imminent. Or maybe not :shrug:  
I get that the team wants to move to Lance without Jimmy around for multiple reasons, but I’d think a contender with a first year QB who has yet to show he can take on the Workload of a full season in the NFL, has thrown a total of 101 passes in games in the last two years, and has one season in college - small school ball; 49ers are the best situation for him or a team.  🤷 Fwiw, the 49ers have one of the only teams who could make the playoffs with him starting. Maybe NE, Tennessee, Washington or New Orleans but none of them are buying now. 

 
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I get that the team wants to move to Lance without Jimmy around for multiple reasons, but I’d think a contender with a first year QB who has yet to show he can take on the Workload of a full season in the NFL, has thrown a total of 101 passes in games in the last two years, and has one season in college - small school ball; 49ers are the best situation for him or a team.  🤷 Fwiw, the 49ers have one of the only teams who could make the playoffs with him starting. Maybe NE, Tennessee, Washington or New Orleans but none of them are buying now. 
I believe its a cap issue

 
I am not so sure that Jimmy G would be much better than Mustached Minshew at this point.   I am also not so sure Hurts is bad for what they will be trying to do.  Of course he is much better FF QB than NFL QB but I don't think Jimmy really helps them.  
I forgot about Minshew and agree. Maybe I am not giving Hurts enough credit as they went to the playoffs last year. I think this team has a chance to win their division and make some noise with adequate QB play. 

 
Jimmy has a record of 31-14, without him the 9ers are 8-28.

This whole thing is plain ingratitude. Happens to be something of a plague in this country. Buy a new car once you pay off the old one, get a new tv every couple years, new phone every dam year. The new one is always great, the old one is always complete ####.

But those fun times are coming to an end, trust me.

Jimmy for his part, in his 2 healthy seasons, the 9ers went to a SB and conference championship. While I get it, that wins aren't fully a qb stat, the disparity is pretty outrageous. They go from sb contender, to selecting top 5 in the draft. The argument is the 9ers had a great roster so that's why they won. So... except when Garroppolo doesn't play, the roster suddenly isn't good enough to win. Yeah ok.

Lance has great potential, no doubt. Maybe a really great quarterback at the end of the day. Let's hope so. But maybe not.

The 9ers have been winning with just competent qb play, remember? Frankly, its stupid to trade away a quarterback who you know can help you win games. For why, free up money to extend Aiyuk or Deebo? Guess what, if Lance isnt as good as the hype, they wont make no difference.

I hope they cut him. Then I hope he goes to Carolina, the Panthers, beats up Baker Mayfield, and then gets elected Governer. 

 
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I understand what your saying, clopp but the writing was on the wall for him in SF after what they paid for Lance. Obviously Shanahan must have felt that the QB position was what was holding them back from winning the ‘ships those years or otherwise they don’t make the move, eh? I think Jimmy is a good QB and would be an upgrade for several NFL teams and harbor no ill will towards the man. 
 

I think they need to free up money to pay Bosa and Deebo mainly, no? 

 
Jimmy has a record of 31-14, without him the 9ers are 8-28.

This whole thing is plain ingratitude. Happens to be something of a plague in this country. Buy a new car once you pay off the old one, get a new tv every couple years, new phone every dam year. The new one is always great, the old one is always complete ####.

But those fun times are coming to an end, trust me.

Jimmy for his part, in his 2 healthy seasons, the 9ers went to a SB and conference championship. While I get it, that wins aren't fully a qb stat, the disparity is pretty outrageous. They go from sb contender, to selecting top 5 in the draft. The argument is the 9ers had a great roster so that's why they won. So... except when Garroppolo doesn't play, the roster suddenly isn't good enough to win. Yeah ok.

Lance has great potential, no doubt. Maybe a really great quarterback at the end of the day. Let's hope so. But maybe not.

The 9ers have been winning with just competent qb play, remember? Frankly, its stupid to trade away a quarterback who you know can help you win games. For why, free up money to extend Aiyuk or Deebo? Guess what, if Lance isnt as good as the hype, they wont make no difference.

I hope they cut him. Then I hope he goes to Carolina, the Panthers, beats up Baker Mayfield, and then gets elected Governer. 
Using the 49ers record with Jimmy Vs “without him” (it’s not actually “without him”, it’s over a certain timeframe before him - it was on ESPN yesterday) is a deeply flawed metric to use for the heavy lifting needed to get to that conclusion. 

The 49ers also had terrible coaching over the pre-JimmyG era, and Shanny & Co brought competence.

JimmyG had some decent games. But even in his best games he’d throw a mind-numbing interception, and make terrible decisions.

He was a white knuckle ride in wins, because he simply wasn’t that good. His WRs are YAC guys which inflated his yardage and helps to hide the fact that his deep ball is terrible. While not a statue, he’s not a particularly mobile dude either.

All due respect, but your analysis of JimmyG based on team record is a false conclusion fallacy. 

JimmyG is a serviceable backup QB, who at times did yeoman’s work on the 49ers as their starter. But the 49ers won games despite their talent limitations at QB, not because of them. 

 
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JimmyG had some decent games. But even in his best games he’d throw a mind-numbing interception, and make terrible decisions.

He was a white knuckle ride in wins, because he simply wasn’t that good. His WRs are YAC guys which inflated his yardage and helps to hide the fact that his deep ball is terrible. While not a statue, he’s not a particularly mobile dude either.

All due respect, but your analysis of JimmyG based on team record is a false conclusion fallacy. 

JimmyG is a serviceable backup WB, who at times did yeoman’s work on the 49ers as their starter. But the 49ers won games despite their talent limitations at QB, not because of them. 
As a Niner fan who has watched every one of Jimmy's games, this is spot on, particularly the bolded part.  If you have any doubt, watch the last couple series of the super bowl against the Chiefs.  His QB rating was 2.3 in the 4th quarter of that game after playing a very solid first 3 quarters aside from the "mind numbing" INT he threw early.

Always liked the guy and was really excited after his 5 starts in 2017.  But after he tore his ACL, that guy went away.  Good guy, good teammate but moving forward with Lance is the right decision.

 
Good guy, good teammate but moving forward with Lance is the right decision.
you left out handsome. He is quite dashing. 

But yeah - time for Lance. And if Lance sucks, re-evaluate. But Jimmy’s time has passed. 

If other teams believed his record was who he is, they’d have traded for him even with the surgery. But they didn’t. And the Browns signed Rosen the Chosen instead of waiting to see how Jimmy throws.

I’m fully expecting him to get cut, and signed as a backup. 

 
you left out handsome. He is quite dashing. 

But yeah - time for Lance. And if Lance sucks, re-evaluate. But Jimmy’s time has passed. 

If other teams believed his record was who he is, they’d have traded for him even with the surgery. But they didn’t. And the Browns signed Rosen the Chosen instead of waiting to see how Jimmy throws.

I’m fully expecting him to get cut, and signed as a backup. 
SF has been lucky to have had 2 great coaches. Probably GM too. Kapernick also went to a SB and playoff game.

Josh Rosen signed by the Browns?! Why?

 

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