Whoops. Just got a calendar alert. As you know, we are contractually obligated to write about Jimmie Garoppolo at regular intervals, and this was a reminder that it is time for another check in.
Luckily, a great deal of pick and shovel work has already been done. Last week, writing in The Athletic, analyst David Lombardi did a deep dive into all things Jimmie.
I recommend it. It is comprehensive, thoughtful, and frankly way over my head. I know I should be interested in Garoppolo’s AY/A (adjusted yards per attempt) compared to his CPAE (completion percentage above expectation.