Shanahan says idea of Jimmy G helping Rams prepare for 49ers is ‘overblown’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Jimmy Garoppolo is the No. 2 quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, but that doesn’t mean the former 49ers signal-caller isn’t playing a role in helping his team prepare for Sunday’s game against San Francisco at SoFi Stadium.
While Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur believes in Garoppolo’s knowledge San Francisco’s organization is giving Los Angeles a boost, but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan downplayed the information his former quarterback can provide to this week’s opponent.
Kyle Shanahan downplayed the information his former quarterback can provide ahead of this week’s game, while saying Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFluer’s previous experience on San Francisco’s staff is more concerning.
“I think it’s overblown,” Shanahan told reporters Friday. “I mean, a little bit more from Mike LaFleur. It started last year, though. But no, not that much.”
"I think it's way overblown."
Kyle Shanahan isn't concerned about Jimmy Garoppolo helping the Rams prepare for Sunday's matchup 😅 pic.twitter.com/1fi64vtPse
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Speaking to reporters Thursday, LaFleur praised Garoppolo’s impact in helping the Rams’ game plan for their division rival.
“It’s probably more true between Jimmy and Matthew (Stafford), maybe even just in the locker room in general,” LaFleur said. “Anytime you have a little bit more information when you’re in the locker room and you’ve had the success that Jimmy’s had in that locker room, I’m sure there’s a few things I’m not told and things like that. But just having Jimmy back right now has been great and it’s a plus.”
Garoppolo spent parts of six seasons with the 49ers, going 38-17 in 55 starts during his tenure in San Francisco.
It remains to be seen whether Garoppolo’s information about the 49ers will make a difference or not. Sunday’s matchbut it’s clear that Shanahan isn’t bothered by that.
