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What Deep-Ball Issues from Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo?

Entering 2018, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has perhaps one notable issue opponents will try to exploit — the deep pass.

It’s something Aaron Tan pointed out earlier this offseason, although training camp is proving to be anything but a problem here.

After a few deep misses early in camp, Garoppolo has made something of a habit sticking around practices to work with his receiving targets. Earlier, it was his wide receivers. On Sunday, Garoppolo spent time with the tight ends.

As a result, many of the full 11-on-11 sessions have ended with Garoppolo hitting one of his receivers on a deep pass. Most often, the beneficiary has been the speedster, wide receiver Marquise Goodwin.

Such was the case again Monday, at least according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows:

It’s becoming quite the regular occurrence, as Barrows eluded to. And with Goodwin’s ability to stretch the field, being able to take advantage of opportunities when the receiver is running deep go routes only serves to benefit Garoppolo and the 49ers offense.

Sure, there’s not an actual pass rush during these drills. The 49ers haven’t been engaging in much press coverage from their defensive backs either.

Still, it’s good to see Garoppolo honing the one area in which there’s concern.

The 49ers finish up their final camp practice on Tuesday before a Wednesday walk-through. Then, it’s actual game time against the Cowboys on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium.