Sean Payton Hypes an Upcoming Comeback Story From QB Jimmy Garoppolo After Months of Criticism and Drama With San Francisco 49ers

Everyone loves an underdog story! San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo might make one of his own in the NFL 2022-23 season. At least that’s what the former Saints’ head coach Sean Payton thinks. The quarterback has faced severe criticism from the fans and the critics for the last couple of years for his inconsistent performance.

The contract situation between Garoppolo and the 49ers’ hasn’t been on the sweeter side too. Continuous injuries at regular intervals have also hampered his overall progress in the game. These injuries have also diminished the demand for Jimmy G among other clubs out in the market in search of new quarterbacks. However, according to Sean Payton, things are not that gloomy for him. Payton thinks that a player of Garoppolo’s caliber is certain to regain the starting place in the 49ers’ lineup in little time.

“I think there are seven or eight teams that we’re gonna see, not because of injury, we’re gonna see more than one quarterback play,” Payton said while talking to Colin Cowherd on the show ‘The Herd’ earlier this week. “I think, and I believe, don’t kid yourself, that we’re gonna see Garoppolo back in that lineup.” 

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The Niners QB had a tremendous impact on the team as he rallied them to the Super Bowl in the 2019 season. Although, he failed to deliver on the promised expectations in the following seasons.

Is the young Prospect Trey Lance not experienced enough to fill the shoes of Jimmy Garoppolo?

San Francisco 49ers had picked the 22-year-old QB Trey Lance in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. The 49ers had plans to make Lance the starter in 2022 after he learns from the veteran Garoppolo. However, the two-time Super Bowl winner’s injury-laden outing disrupted the intended growth of the young QB from North Dakota. After the Niners’ management failed to offload Garoppolo, they named Lance as the starting quarterback in a shocking move.

However, the disappointing 19-10 loss to the Chicago Bears has raised some eyebrows about the credibility of the young QB to control the game. While most of the fanbase are saying it’s too early to conclude, there is a significant bunch who are calling for the comeback of Jimmy Garoppolo.

Despite all these, the NFL experts are expecting the 49ers’ HC to keep faith in Lance for a few more games before making a final decision. The complicated situation regarding the QB selection is surely going to be a headache for the HC. It will be interesting to watch whether Jimmy Garoppolo will snatch the starting place soon. There is also a high possibility of Trey Lance silencing his critics by cementing his place through enormous displays. Who do you think is going to win the survival race for the 49ers?

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