If there’s one thing that Jimmy Garoppolo does, it’s stirring up conversations about his conventional good looks. The former 49ers QB, who recently signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, is the NFL’s leading hotshot when it comes to overall physical appeal. To make things more interesting, fans don’t hesitate to make that known. Recently, he was seen blushing when a fan openly expressed love for the QB.
After his time with the New England Patriots, Jimmy G’s more ‘hand on’ role at the 49ers showcased his prowess on the field. And now, Raiders fans are beyond excited to welcome him into the fold after navigating a quarterback crisis of their own. Most recently, one eager fan gushed over the QB and Garoppolo quite literally was rendered speechless. Here’s a look at what went down.
Jimmy Garoppolo was too stunned to speak
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Jimmy Garoppolo stepped out to meet fans as an official member of the Raiders’ roster. Among those, who were present to cheer him on, was a very excited fan. Showering the QB with compliments, the fan and Garoppolo humorously went back and forth, entertaining others with a funny exchange.
However, one compliment seemed to have stumped the QB. The fan exclaimed, “You’re a handsome guy man.” Ordinarily, an individual would respond with a ‘Thank you’ or something along those lines.
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However, Garoppolo awkwardly smiled, turned his back towards the fan, and said, “I don’t know what to say to that” to the camera. Here’s how the NFL world reacted to Jimmy G’s awkward encounter.
Garoppolo may bask in fans’ affection now, but his next steps are far more important
The NFL world conveyed its thoughts on the QB’s encounter. Some fans seem to have taken offense to Garoppolo’s response. One user stated, “Could’ve just said “thanks”
Another user’s comment aligned with the same train of thought, ““Idk what to say to that” How about Thanks 😂”
This fan quipped, “Bro turned into a bot.”
One user mused, “He looks at himself in the mirror a couple extra times in the morning.”
This disappointed user is sad to see Jimmy G with the Raiders, “He is a very handsome man, but why did he have to go to the Raiders?😭”
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Another fan suggested, “Should’ve said “ Aayyyyoooo””
This user defended the fan by saying, “I mean… he’s not wrong…”
One fan thinks the QB has gotten accustomed to hearing such compliments, “He is handsome tho !!! He hears that stuff at the time😂😂😂…”
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Fans may be enamored by Jimmy G’s good looks. However, in a few months, their love may hinge on how well he performs on the field. Fans’ allegiance is with their team first and foremost, so the QB has his task cut out for him to prove that he’s more than the ‘pretty face’ they admire so much.
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