Kyle Shanahan downplays the importance of Jimmy Garoppolo’s inside knowledge before the 49ers-Rams game
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This week, Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur mentioned that it could be beneficial to have quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the locker room as they prepare to host the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.
“Probably more between Jimmy and Matthew (Stafford), maybe even just in the locker room in general,” LaFleur told reporters, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “When you’ve been in the locker room and you’ve had the success that Jimmy has had in that locker room, you always get a few more things of information that you don’t get and things like that. But just having Jimmy back now is great and a benefit.”
Garoppolo spent six seasons with the 49ers under head coach Kyle Shanahan before joining the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023 and later signing with the Rams in the offseason.
After Friday’s practice, Shanahan was asked about Garoppolo’s potential to help the Rams in their Week 3 NFC West game.
“I think it’s been blown out of proportion,” Shanahan replied. “I mean, a little more from Mike LaFleur. But that started last year.”
LaFleur, who worked under Shanahan for four seasons in Santa Clara, became the New York Jets’ offensive coordinator in 2021 before joining the Rams last offseason. Shanahan’s defense has already tackled him twice.
Is Shanahan worried about Garoppolo’s influence on Sunday’s outcome?
“No, not that much,” he said.
After serving a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s doping policy, Garoppolo will make his first appearance for the Rams this season.
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