New England Patriots fans can be a sensitive bunch when it comes to Tom Brady. It’s certainly admirable to see New Englanders support their favorite quarterback, but in turn, every critique of Brady is blown out of proportion. It’s almost impossible to make a less-than complimentary observation about TB12. Former Patriots assistant to the coach staff — and Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns general manager — Michael Lombardi did just that while discussing Jimmy Garoppolo, New England’s starter until Brady returns from a four-game suspension, on the Ringer’s “Bill Simmons Podcast”. “I’ve been fortunate enough, I’ve watched pract... NESN.com
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Jimmy Garoppolo’s Strategy For Patriots’ Season Opener? Just Be Jimmy
by Zack Cox on Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 11:40AM 1,071 New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said over the weekend he simply wants Jimmy Garoppolo to be himself as he prepares to fill Tom Brady’s sizable shoes. It sounds like that’s exactly what Garoppolo plans to do. “You can’t really overthink it,” the Patriots’ interim starting quarterback said Tuesday morning on WEEI’s “Kirk & Callahan.” “You can’t try to be fake about it, either. You have to ma... NESN.com
As Tom Brady Debuts, Jimmy Garoppolo Shows He Still Has Ways To Go
by Zack Cox on Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 11:41PM 1,517 Though he completed just three of his nine passes, Tom Brady looked cool, calm and collected Friday night in his first game action of the 2016 preseason. He appeared at ease despite his long layoff, showing the sort of poise New England Patriots fans have come to expect from one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks. The same could not be said about Jimmy Garoppolo. After promising performances against the New Orleans Saints and Chic... NESN.com
Patriots Notes: Jimmy Garoppolo Gets Vote Of Confidence From Saints’ Backup QB
by Zack Cox on Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 4:48PM 2,163 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots play against one of the best quarterbacks of the last two decades every day in practice. On Tuesday, they got to square off against another — and they did not fare particularly well against him. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 21 of 25 passes in 11-on-11 drills against the Patriots’ defense during the first of the teams’ two scheduled joint practices. After the session, Brees received nothing but praise from Patriots safety Devin McCourty. “One of the best,” McCourty said. “That’s what I really like about this. In preseason, sometimes you get in the game and you don’t know how much you’ll get to see him,
Patrick Chung Isn’t Worried About Jimmy Garoppolo Stepping Into Tom Brady’s Shoes
Share this: The New England Patriots will be without starting quarterback Tom Brady for the first month of the 2016 season, but in one of the most Patriots comments ever, one of their starting safeties isn’t even slightly worried. Patrick Chung caught up with NESN’s Courtney Cox at the No Backing Down Gala on Friday and gave his thoughts on the man stepping in for Brady, third-year QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Check out what he had to say in the video above. Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link