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San Francisco 49ers: 5 players poised for breakouts in 2019

By Peter Panacy

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 31: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 31, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

No. 1: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo

Yes, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is poised to break out in 2019.

Yes, nearly everyone thought it would happen last year, especially after Garoppolo helped the 49ers win five games in a row to close out 2017. But that ACL injury suffered in Week 3 last year. That put a damper on those prospects for a breakout.

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Mind you, Garoppolo has started only 10 games at the pro level, including just eight with San Francisco. Fans have been clamoring for a full season with one starter holding the reins over the course of 16 games.

Assuming Garoppolo comes back healthy, why shouldn’t he wind up being a breakout player?

There’s a lot hinging on his efforts, of course. But consider this: Garoppolo didn’t have the benefit of a solid running game in 2017, yet still managed to carry the offense to five wins that year. The Niners have reinforced the rushing attack this offseason, especially with the addition of former Atlanta Falcons tailback Tevin Coleman in free agency. George Kittle and Dante Pettis coming into form should help matters, too, as will an improved pass-protection stock from Mike McGlinchey and Co.

Simply put, Garoppolo should be a major beneficiary of an upgraded and improved offense this year, which should put the young signal-caller into a great position to succeed.

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