Jimmy Garoppolo may not be on the sidelines for today’s Super Bowl, but he is about to become a very rich man. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the 49ers and their new quarterback have made significant progress in their negotiations towards a long-term contract, which would allow the two sides to avoid the oft-contentious franchise tag process.
Even if Garoppolo had not played a single snap for San Francisco following his surprising trade from New England during the 2017 season, he was still going to get paid. But once he was inserted into the 49ers’ starting lineup, all he did was lead the 1-10 Niners on a five-game winning streak to end the season, compiling a 96.2 quarterback rating in the process.
Garoppolo will, in all likelihood, lose a game in his professional career, but it hasn’t happened yet. He is 7-0 as a starter, and per Rapoport, his new contract will put him among the “upper echelon” of the league’s quarterbacks.
At last week’s Senior Bowl, San Francisco GM John Lynch certainly sounded optimistic that the two sides would get a deal wrapped up soon. He said, “When you find the right guy at that position, it’s really good for your franchise. We believe we’ve found the right guy. Now the challenge is getting Jimmy signed. We’re working hard towards that. We’ll see. I think he wants to be with us and we want him there. I think it makes too much sense not to happen. So it’s just a matter of getting it done.”
Wouldn’t he still get a ring if NE wins since he was on the pats through October?
I’m thinking the same thing.
I know he will get the same playoff share as the rest of the team since he was there for 8+ games ( and doesn’t have to pay Minnesota taxes on his share since he didn’t “work” there today!), so I’d assume he’d get a ring…but that is probably a team decision and not NFLPA decision like the playoff share (as I believe the team actually buys the rings for the players, to the league).
Yes he still gets a ring
He gets a ring and the bonus which i believe is $130k
He would have received $112,000 if the Pats had won; he will receive $56,000 since they lost.
As far as a SB ring? That is up to the owner. In general, they tend to give a ring to players who have been traded midseason. But not applicable to Jimmy G here, as they lost.
Yes
Yes. As long as he was on the active roster.
Pay the man
He’ll get plenty of rings with the 9er’s. Joe, Steve now Jimmy.
Get it done! Niners will finally have a franchise QB! Thanks Tom and Bill!