Jimmy Garoppolo and Tom Brady still keep in touch, even years after a trade sent Garoppolo from the New England Patriots to the San Francisco 49ers.
Garoppolo spent years as Brady's backup, learning from the future Hall of Famer. Now, he is preparing to play in the biggest game of his life — Super Bowl LIV.
Brady recently sent his former understudy a text message ahead of the big game. Garoppolo on Monday night shared what Brady told him in that message.
"Yeah, he shot me a text, just 'good luck' and everything like that," Garoppolo told Michael Irvin of NFL Network. "Just, 'Go handle business.' It wasn't too complicated or anything. Just, 'Go win.'"
Garoppolo has a chance to create an NFL legacy of his own, and can be the quarterback to bring the 49ers their coveted sixth Vince Lombardi Trophy. Garoppolo will lead his squad onto the Super Bowl LIV football field against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
Christian McCaffrey's message to 49ers: 'It's 40 days away, not 40 days off'
By David Bonilla
5 hrs
On Thursday, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch revealed that star running back Christian McCaffrey was selected to address the team before their extended break leading up to training camp.
"I think there's no one better because of the way he attacks it," Lynch...
Steve Young praises 49ers offseason, still sees Super Bowl path
By David Bonilla
Jun 12
The San Francisco 49ers entered the offseason with a clear mission: secure the cornerstones of the roster. That meant locking in quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, and linebacker Fred Warner.
Purdy's emergence as a franchise quarterback led to a monumental...
49ers veterans setting the tone for rookies ahead of 2025 season
By David Bonilla
Jun 4
The San Francisco 49ers are entering the 2025 NFL season with several new faces, including 11 draft picks vying to make an impact. After losing key contributors this offseason, the team is leaning on a strong core of veterans to help guide the next generation.
Fortunately, the...
49ers insider predicts kicker competition outcome—and fans may not love it
By David Bonilla
4 hrs
One of the most intriguing battles heading into San Francisco 49ers training camp is the kicker competition between Jake Moody and NFL veteran Greg Joseph.
Moody, a third-round pick in 2023, is coming off a rocky sophomore NFL season in which he missed 10 field goal attempts...
