thesack12 wrote:CrimsonCrew wrote:thesack12 wrote:
When exactly has Garoppolo had a full supporting cast this season?
My point was actually that its funny that when absences around Garoppolo are mentioned then its deemed as an excuse, but apparently its valid to to use them as a crutch for Mullens.
Appreciate the personal insult though
It was a qualified insult. I assume you do not believe what you are saying, and thus are not a moron. But I'm open to changing my mind.
Shanahan hasn't shown confidence in Garoppolo in almost a year. It's not just this year, but much of last year, too. Some of that can be chalked up to Shanahan's conservatism in playcalling, but it's pretty clear he doesn't like to put the game in Garoppolo's hands when he can avoid it.
As for the supporting cast, it's not comparable. Garoppolo had some games at less than full strength, but this offensive cast is comical. I couldn't even name a WR on the active roster other than Taylor and James (who I honestly forgot was playing tonight) at noon today. And the OL is more of a mess than anything Garoppolo has had to deal with this season. Those aren't excuses, it's just reality. This is the least talented offensive unit that will take the field in the NFL this season, with the possible exception of the Jets at full strength.
Of course this is a comical cast tonight. Still even using that factor to lower the grading curve, Mullens has been nothing but godawful. This type of game wouldn't even be passable by High School standards. He can't even complete a pass, unless the receiver is open by like 8 yards. His best play tonight was actually an incompletion. It was the pass in the end zone that Cracraft couldn't complete the catch on.
But its time for the defense to get into prevent mode, so the box score is gonna get more attractive.
I have no faith in Garoppolo to play better with this cast. And frankly, though he doesn't have the zip Garoppolo sometimes musters, I think at this point Mullens throws a better deep ball.