Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Los Angeles Rams

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Josh McCown is no longer employed by the Cleveland Browns, but the veteran quarterback has a strong opinion on whom the team should chase under center. Jimmy Garoppolo.

"I've seen him on tape because we had a common opponent in Miami," McCown told Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer on Thursday. "He made some high-level throws and did some things that would get you excited about his ability to maybe carry a franchise. That's definitely on the tape."

Digging deeper into his study of the Patriots backup, McCown pointed to one current star quarterback as a potential trait-comparison for Jimmy G.

"I saw some things in Derek Carr early on in the 2014 draft that reminded me of Aaron Rodgers and I thought 'this guy is going to be pretty good,'" McCown said. "I see the same things when I watch Jimmy: quick release, strong arm, athletic. I'm not saying he's Aaron Rodgers, but he's got some traits in the same mold, and he's got tremendous upside."

Another factor is the incubation period Garoppolo has spent under the watch of Tom Brady over the past three seasons.

"He's gained a wealth of experience from playing with a guy like Tom Brady, so I do think there's a lot of potential there and a chance to be a very special player," McCown said. "I certainly see why people would give him an opportunity to come in and be a franchise guy. You can certainly see that and he's making these throws at a high level against NFL talent, so that would get me excited about him for sure."

McCown knows firsthand about Cleveland's swing-and-miss history on rookie quarterbacks, a dynamic that makes Garoppolo a safer investment than reaching for a college prospect with zero NFL film.

"I haven't studied him enough to go, 'Yeah, I'd give up the No. 1 for him.' But when you're trying to find that guy, once you land on that guy, then you go get him," McCown said. "Philadelphia did that last year with Carson Wentz. L.A. did that with Jared Goff. If you're convinced about a guy, you go get him and you do what's necessary to get him."

Said McCown: "If you view him as that guy, people pick quarterbacks at No. 1 and No. 12 (Browns' 2017 picks) all the time. Then yes, absolutely. In my opinion, you'd be able to come to a more reliable conclusion on him than a college player because you'd have more tape on him and you can better project his skill set and he's still young."

Seen by many around the league as a coach in the making, McCown swatted down the idea that Garoppolo is simply the latest Brady understudy to be overvalued by teams desperate for a consistent starter. He sees no comparison with Matt Cassel, who netted a second-round pick from the Chiefs in 2009.
"When you turn on the tape, one has an elite skill set and one doesn't," McCown said. "I like Matt and he's a pro quarterback, but Jimmy has a chance to be elite."

If McCown is correct, what should stop the Browns from shipping the No. 12 pick, for starters, to the Patriots in exchange for Garoppolo?
The concern for Cleveland is that plenty of other teams -- including the 49ers and Bears -- have seen what McCown has seen. This has the makings of an expensive bidding war, but here's the reality: If Garoppolo morphs into the real deal, the price won't matter.
A franchise quarterback would change the Browns -- or any other passer-free roster -- for years to come.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000785185/article/mccown-garoppolo-has-potential-to-carry-a-franchise

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That made me LOL

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Don't think he has the arm of Moon. Moon had an absolute cannon, up there with guys like Elway, Marino, George and Cunningham.

The Run and Shoot. Ah memories of the power-blue uniforms of the Houston Oilers. And some of the best track meets was when the Oilers played the Falcons in the late 80s early 90s. :)

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Don't think he has the arm of Moon. Moon had an absolute cannon, up there with guys like Elway, Marino, George and Cunningham.

The Run and Shoot. Ah memories of the power-blue uniforms of the Houston Oilers. And some of the best track meets was when the Oilers played the Falcons in the late 80s early 90s. :)

Acccck! Don't remind me! The Oilers blowing a 35-3 halftime lead against the Bills to blow their chance for the Super Bowl. That's the meh part. Roger Craig fumbled and the threepeat died along with Joe's Niner career. I try not to think about the Oilers and how great Warren Moon was lol - bad memories not their fault.
Shoulda be Niners-Oilers that year.

Originally posted by Team49ers:

Greg spoke about how he already liked him coming out of college. His quick release, his quick feet, ability to move in the pocket, great accuracy. Mentioned his great game against the cards last season, his scoring drive in the 4th that put the pats on top. He stated that if Jimmy continued with the Pats that we would have been successful, and how Jimmy G is a great fit for Shannys offense. I almost jizzed in mah pants listening to it.

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That game was awesome.

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Acccck! Don't remind me! The Oilers blowing a 35-3 halftime lead against the Bills to blow their chance for the Super Bowl. That's the meh part. Roger Craig fumbled and the threepeat died along with Joe's Niner career. I try not to think about the Oilers and how great Warren Moon was lol - bad memories not their fault.
Shoulda be Niners-Oilers that year.