Jimmy Garoppolo Profile

Jimmy Garoppolo has gone from a small-school in Illinois to being thrown into the spotlight as the new starting quarterback for the San Fransisco 49ers.

This profile on him, exclusively on Bleacher Report, tells us the story of the night he found out he got traded from the Patriots, to his roots in Arlington Heights, Illinois, to the reason why he played quarterback in the first place. The profile is an in depth analysis of how Garoppolo got to this point in his life.

The profile is interesting because it gives sports fans an inside look on Garoppolo. From the outside, some only know him as "Tom Brady's back-up." Others may know him has a player with potential but will never really get his shot on the Patriots. As explained in the profile, that potential is what led Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick to trade him to the 49ers, a team on the rise with a need for a good QB1.

This profile is also good because it gives the perspective of a few different people. Obviously Garoppolo is quoted, but there are a few other family members and former coaches that have a say too.

The most important thing that someone can take away from this is the self-confidence and resilience that Garoppolo has displayed throughout his life. At Eastern Illinois, no one really thought that he had enough talent to play college ball, let alone make it to the NFL. Once he got to the Patriots, no one really expected him to make a name for himself. However, Garoppolo just waited for his turn and knew that once he got the opportunity, he was going to make the most of it.

https://mag.bleacherreport.com/jimmy-garoppolo-interview-power-50-cover-2018/