by Jordy McElroy San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan knew what he had in quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, and by halftime of Super Bowl LIV, the rest of world did as well. Shrouded by a stellar rushing attack and the league’s most feared defense, the clandestine playoff run of Garoppolo was undone by the Kansas City Chiefs on the one stage where the darkest secrets … Continue reading Jimmy Garoppolo missed his Tom Brady Moment
by Jordy McElroy The stampeding herd of the San Francisco 49ers’ ferocious defensive front can be heard galloping off in the distance. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes would do well to start running right now to ensure he gets a head start for Super Bowl LIV. The bull is rapidly approaching, and there will be no hiding in that red jersey wrapped around his … Continue reading Patrick Mahomes may have to run for his life at Super Bowl LIV
by Jordy McElroy Jimmy Garoppolo could have followed in the footsteps of Tom Brady if he opted to stay with the New England Patriots. That towering shadow as the successor of the greatest quarterback of all time would have blotted out the warm rays of sunshine in San Francisco. Beaches, money, palm trees and a Super Bowl-contending team with electrifying talent on both sides of … Continue reading 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo proving he’s better off for leaving the Patriots
by Jordy McElroy The New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints all have reasons for feeling like they’re the best team in football, but none of them held all-world quarterback Aaron Rodgers to 104 passing yards in a shocking 37-8 dismantling of the Green Bay Packers. That “baaad man” Rodgers ran into that “baaad” 49ers defense. The red and gold had cheese for … Continue reading Statement win over the Packers proves 49ers are the Best Team in Football
by @JordyMcElroy The legend of Jimmy Garoppolo was a tale spun before it was even realized—a common courtesy granted to the only quarterback that ever made New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick consider parting ways with Tom Brady. San Francisco 49ers fans have patiently waited—and waited—for that caricature of the heir apparent to Brady to jump off the pages. Two years have passed since the … Continue reading Time is running out for Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco
Winner: Arizona Cardinals The pick:Â Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma (No. 1) Kliff Kingsbury got his guy. It’s as simple as that. This is about the Cardinals giving their coach the best chance to succeed right out of the gate. Kyler Murray is one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in NFL draft history, he can make every throw required of an NFL QB, and he’s going to … Continue reading NFL Draft 1st Round Winners and Losers
