Jimmy Garoppolo is the best bridge QB

This offseason has been nothing however doom and gloom for the L.A. Rams’ offense. Most of it has concerned Cooper Kupp, and now the Matthew Stafford commerce rumors are as soon as once more choosing up steam. If LA decides to commerce Stafford, the Rams have already got the right bridge quarterback on the roster—Jimmy Garoppolo.

Yeah, I do know the considered Garoppolo beginning beneath heart in 2025 will not be a enjoyable one, particularly after watching Stafford the previous few seasons. He’s too protected of an possibility for LA and but, he’s the precise participant to run Sean McVay’s offense in case the Stafford scenario goes south.

The Japanese Illinois product has began 64 video games in his 11-year NFL profession and has a 43-21 file. In his two postseason runs with the 49ers, Garoppolo performed in two NFC Championships and helped lead San Francisco to the 2020 Tremendous Bowl, in any other case often known as the sport that formally kicked off the Chiefs dynasty.

All Garoppolo has finished is win as he ranks prime 5 in win share throughout the league since 2000.

Quarterback successful % since 2000 (minimal 30 begins):

1. Patrick Mahomes: .8032. Tom Brady: .7473. Peyton Manning: .7124. Jimmy Garoppolo: .6975. Lamar Jackson: .6946. Josh Allen: .6697. Ben Roethlisberger: .6608. Brock Purdy: .6529. Jalen Hurts: .64110. Wealthy Gannon:… pic.twitter.com/pYacj4lPa9

— Coach Yac (@Coach_Yac) February 1, 2025

For as a lot as Garoppolo has been mocked over time, he was a part of the Niners’ return to relevance beneath Kyle Shanahan. After Garoppolo was traded to the Bay Space in 2017, he gained his first 5 begins, a formidable feat little question contemplating SF begun that season 1-10.

Jimmy G would ideally not be a long-term possibility for Los Angeles in the event that they resolve to re-sign him forward of free company. He’s doubtless the perfect backup possibility the Rams have had within the final three years and retaining him ought to be one of many prime priorities for Les Snead to resolve—after he figures out what to do with Kupp and Stafford, in fact.

LA followers noticed how Garoppolo may carry out in a McVay offense again in Week 18 when he accomplished 27-of-41 passes for 334 yards, 2 landing passes and an interception. Though Garoppolo didn’t do sufficient to get the win over Seattle within the finale, he gave followers a glimpse of what he may do with younger playmakers like Jordan Whittington if thrust again into the beginning position.

I’m not making an attempt to speak anybody into Jimmy G long-term. Nobody ought to need that. He’s higher suited to be a bridge with the Stafford scenario a serious query mark hanging over the franchise. No matter drama is happening with Stafford is unlikely to blow over anytime quickly, and the Rams can be sensible to plan forward simply in case.

LA should transfer shortly by retaining Jimmy Garoppolo if this factor will get any messier.

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