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49ers Garoppolo responds to accusation of being worst texter ever

MIAMI — Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went on the defensive Wednesday night. Verbally. Not via text message.

Accused by George Kittle as “the worst texter of all time,” Garoppolo morphed back to his high school-linebacker days and hit back.

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“There’s a little asterisk around there, because I will get back to him most of the time,” Garoppolo said a few hours after the 49ers’ practice for Super Bowl LIV. “It just happens three hours later than when he texted me.”

MIAMI, FL – JANUARY 29: San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) walks to a podium during a press conference in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, Jan.