Jimmie Garopollo always seems to be under pressure, on the field and off. (AP photo/Tony Avelar
Whoops. Just got a calendar alert. As you know, we are contractually obligated to write about Jimmie Garoppolo at regular intervals, and this was a reminder that it is time for another check in.
Luckily, a great deal of pick and shovel work has already been done. Last week, writing in The Athletic, analyst David Lombardi did a deep dive into all things Jimmie.
I recommend it. It is comprehensive, thoughtful, and frankly way over my head. I know I should be interested in Garoppolo’s AY/A (adjusted yards per attempt) compared to his CPAE (completion percentage above expectation.) I simply lack the football brainpower to appreciate that kind of data.
However, there are some neat little nuggets that are worth considering. For starters, much of it supports the view here, which is that Jimmie G is perfectly fine and has the potential to be better. We cite, once again, the stat from analyst Bucky Brooks, who pointed out that Garopollo was the only NFL QB to be in the top five in yards per attempt (8.4), passing touchdowns (27) and completion percentage (69.1).
Barring something unforeseen, I think the 49ers have (and have paid) their franchise quarterback for years to come. Lombardi touts Garopollo’s 2019 season as “arguably the best full season by a 49ers QB since Jeff Garcia.”
So, Jimmie G haters, we start there.
Which is not to say that
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