49ers: Early 2018 stat predictions for top offensive players

San Francisco 49ers: Early 2018 stat predictions for top offensive players

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 10: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass as Zane Beadles #68 blocks Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 24: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers signalsto his team during their NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Levi’s Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

6. Jimmy Garoppolo

I think we’ve all drooled over this man enough. So I don’t need to tell you how good a season he had.

With the above names as well as the likes of Matt Breida, Garrett Celek, Kyle Juszczyk and Kendrick Bourne, Jimmy Garoppolo should be able to excel even if the Niners don’t add anyone else to the roster.

The biggest key, more than the actual players on the field with Garoppolo, is that he now has a lot more time to learn the offense of Kyle Shanahan. Often lost in his performances was the fact he was playing on pretty much the “Diet Coke” of what the offense is meant to look like.

Considering he still averaged 308.4 yards passing while starting, it’s mouthwatering to think what he can do with the full playbook.

Oh great, now I’m drooling again.

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Season Prediction: 4200 yards at 65 percent completion percentage, 33-to-12 Touchdown/Interception ratio