A Jimmy Garoppolo Reunion That Makes Too Much Sense
Summary
Jimmy Garoppolo, a 34-year-old NFL quarterback, might return to play, potentially rejoining the New England Patriots. The Patriots have a strong starting quarterback but lack experienced backups, and Garoppolo’s past success and familiarity with the team make him a suitable candidate.Key Facts
- Jimmy Garoppolo was drafted by the Patriots in 2014 during Tom Brady’s career peak.
- Garoppolo later played successfully for the San Francisco 49ers, leading them to the 2019 Super Bowl.
- He has a career completion rate of 67.4%, with nearly 16,000 passing yards and 96 touchdowns.
- The Patriots’ current starting quarterback is Drake Maye, who recently appeared in the Super Bowl.
- Backup options for the Patriots include Tommy DeVito, who has a 3-5 record as a starter, and rookie Bailey Zappe.
- Garoppolo spent three seasons with the Patriots and worked under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who recently returned to New England.
- McDaniels and Garoppolo also worked together in 2023 with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Signing Garoppolo could give the Patriots a more experienced and reliable backup quarterback.
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