San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been often criticized in recent years for his inconsistency in crucial games and inability to stay healthy. However, it appears that despite this, his future with the franchise is secure.
San Francisco’s head coach Kyle Shanahan recently talked with reporters about Garoppolo’s status and said that he sees the 29-year-old player under center for 49ers next season.
“I expect Jimmy to be our starter next year,” said Shanahan.
Garoppolo is currently out with a high ankle injury, and there has been doubt whether he will get to play in 2020 again. Still, Shanahan remains optimistic.
“I mean, I expect him to come and play with us this year,” he added. “We have six games left. We are not out of the playoffs yet.”
Jimmy Garoppolo helped the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance last season, but the majority of the media contributed this run to the team’s superior defense and effective running game. This argument was made stronger by Garoppolo’s struggles in the Super Bowl loss to Kansas City Chiefs when he threw two interceptions and missed open receivers.
2020 hasn’t been much better for Garoppolo either, as he managed to throw for only 1,096 yards and seven touchdowns while also having five interceptions.
San Francisco is obviously ready to give Garoppolo another chance, but the sentiment is that he’s running out of them. The 2021 season will most likely be his last opportunity to show doubters wrong and keep his job. If he fails to do so, don’t be surprised when the 49ers get themselves a different signal-caller.
