5 reasons the Denver Broncos make sense for Jimmy Garoppolo
5. Jimmy G. has the traits the Denver Broncos are prioritizing at QB
When new head coach Nathaniel Hackett was hired, he specified that he looks for two primary traits in a quarterback: Toughness and intelligence.
Jimmy Garoppolo has those traits in spades.
He’s seen everything there is to see at this point. There was a good amount of risk for the 49ers when they originally acquired Garoppolo back in 2017. At that time, he had only been a spot-starter for the Patriots.
At that time, he was largely unproven and could have just as easily turned out to be a Brock Osweiler situation for Kyle Shanahan.
For all his faults, Garoppolo proved he’s an intelligent and tough player who is beloved by his teammates.
I was personally very low on Garoppolo at this time a year ago but the way he handled the 49ers drafting Trey Lance, his replacement, and the way he played even after that move, was extremely admirable.
Again, you don’t necessarily have to put all your eggs in this basket, but if other options are not available in the 2022 offseason, I think the reasons in favor of Garoppolo fitting in with the Denver Broncos vastly outweigh the reasons to avoid him.
He’s got experience on the biggest of stages in the NFL. He’s come within inches of winning the Super Bowl and making it to a second. He gets his playmakers the ball. He brings leadership and intangible qualities that could be extremely valuable to a young and inexperienced coaching staff. He’s an upgrade over what the Broncos have had.
Furthermore, Garoppolo has done what many Denver Broncos fans are worried no quarterback will be able to do.
In a division out in the NFC West with Russell Wilson, Matthew Stafford, and Kyler Murray, Garoppolo has reached the NFC Championship two of the last three years. Broncos fans concerned about the loaded QB situation in the AFC West could take comfort knowing that Jimmy G.’s competitive edge has helped the 49ers reach the final four despite having arguably the 4th-best QB in their own division the last five years.
I’m not pounding the table for Jimmy Garoppolo with the Denver Broncos, but if Rodgers and Wilson are unavailable, he’s my top option.