Jimmy Garoppolo: 3 bold predictions for 49ers QB in 2021

Jimmy Garoppolo is on the hot seat with the San Francisco 49ers. Niner Noise makes three bold predictions for the quarterback for the 2021 season.The San Francisco 49ers already have their backup plan at quarterback. It’ll be up to penciled-in starter Jimmy Garoppolo to determine when the organization decides to erase his name from QB1 to QB2 or off the depth chart completely.

Garoppolo has been on the hot seat since the end of 2019. The 49ers have been public about looking to upgrade at “every position” but most notably at quarterback. They’ve been linked to almost every signal-caller possible, and they don’t deny the fact they “kicked the tires” on the likes of Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Matthew Stanford this offseason.

Despite all the criticism Jimmy G has taken, he’s handled it like a true pro. When looking at Rodgers’ situation with the Green Bay Packers, you can’t help but be thankful Garoppolo isn’t airing his dirty laundry and causing unnecessary problems.

But off-field professionalism only goes so far. Garoppolo needs to find ways to stay healthy, be confident and accurate, and prepare to play the best football of his life.

The leash is extremely short. With a bye week lingering six weeks in, you can’t help but wonder if Garoppolo plays in front of the 49ers Faithful only twice in 2021. San Francisco only has three home games within the first eight weeks of the season, with a date against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 at home.

Could Jimmy G be headed out of town by then?

Yes, and it’s the first bold prediction for the quarterback for 2021.