Shanahan Says Jimmy G Helping Rams Prepare for 49ers Is ‘Overkill’ 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 quarterback isn’t playing a role in his team’s preparation for Sunday’s game against San Francisco at SoFi Stadium.
While Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur believes Garoppolo’s knowledge of the San Francisco organization will give Los Angeles a boost, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan downplayed the importance of the information his former quarterback could provide this week’s opponent.
Kyle Shanahan downplayed the importance of the information his former quarterback can provide ahead of this week’s game, while indicating that Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFluer’s previous experience on San Francisco’s staff raises more concerns.
“I think it’s way overdone,” Shanahan told reporters Friday. “I mean, a little bit more Mike LaFleur. That started last year, you know. But no, not that much.”
"I think it's way overblown."
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Speaking to reporters on Thursday, LaFleur praised Garoppolo’s contributions to the Rams’ game plan for their division rival.
“Probably more between Jimmy and Matthew [Stafford] “Maybe even just in the locker room in general,” LaFleur said. “Anytime you get a little bit more information when you’re in the locker room and you have the success that Jimmy had in that locker room, I’m sure there’s a few things that I’m not being told and things like that. But just having Jimmy back is great and it’s a benefit.”
Garoppolo played for the 49ers for six seasons, compiling a 38-17 record in 55 starts during his time in San Francisco.
It remains to be seen whether Garoppolo’s knowledge of the 49ers will make a difference in Sunday’s game, but it’s clear Shanahan isn’t fazed by it.
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