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Garoppolo’s first-start success partially attributable to how his teammates accepted him
Jimmy Garoppolo said his new teammates were unusually welcoming, which he said was almost as important as getting timing down with his receivers.
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Dec 3, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. San Francisco won 15-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
49ers so excited about Jimmy Garoppolo, they want to start the season over
Fans are pumped about Jimmy Garoppolo, but so are the players. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk even suggested going all the way back to September.
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Nov 5, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Reuben Foster (56) before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Top 10 49ers’ candidates for next year’s Pro Bowl
The 49ers could have several candidates for the Pro Bowl next year, if players can return from injury and the team continues to develop.
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Dec 3, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Regardless of how Garoppolo plays, 49ers should still draft a quarterback
After two and a half seasons of misery, and brutal stretches of non-competitive losses, a San Francisco franchise that’s struggled to find consistent quarterback play longer than any franchise this side of Cleveland finally found a sense of hope.
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Middlekauff: Jimmy Garoppolo is reminiscent of a young Tony Romo
It wasn’t just that Jimmy Garoppolo looked great in his first start as 49ers quarterback, it’s that he made it look so darn effortless.
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Nov 26, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan talks with the referee Pete Morelli (135) before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Shanahan explains why the 49ers struggled in the red zone
If the 49ers eliminated the penalties, they could have scored touchdowns instead of field goals in the red zone.
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Rapoport on potential Garoppolo extension: ‘The Niners are going to have to make the first move’
Garoppolo’s performance in brief action has been impressive, and the 49ers are likely to pursue signing him to a long-term deal, Rapoport said.
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Robbie Gould thanked Bears front office for his release after Sunday’s game
49ers kicker Robbie Gould was responsible for all 15 of San Francisco’s points in their 15-14 win against his former team on Sunday.
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Marquise Goodwin offered up first-row seat on team bus to Jimmy Garoppolo
49ers receiver Marquise Goodwin had more catches — twice as many actually — in Sunday’s 15-14 win over the Chicago Bears than he did in any game previously in 2017. The difference? Jimmy Garoppolo was in at quarterback. Jimmy G was stellar in his debut as San Francisco’s quarterback, going 26-of-37 for 293 yards while…
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Tim Ryan: Garoppolo’s accuracy could add short passing game element to 49ers’ attack
The toughness of Trent Taylor and Marquise Goodwin allowed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to find them over the middle consistently for first downs in Sunday’s win.