Jimmy Garoppolo came into the NFL as Tom Brady's backup and potential successor in New England. Bill Belichick planned for the Eastern Illinois alum to learn under the legendary Brady and take over in due time.However, Tom Brady seemingly found the fountain of youth, playing elite football into his mid-40s. Jimmy Garoppolo, on the other hand, was traded to the San Francisco 49ers after spending most of his early career holding the clipboard on the bench.Garoppolo went on to play decently in San Francisco, even guiding it to Super Bowl 2020, where it lost to the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs. Garoppolo has since moved to play for the Las Vegas Raiders but is now on the Los Angeles Rams these days.This article will look into the time when a fresh out of college, Jimmy G, participated in the NFL Combine. So, without further ado, let's get to it.Exploring Jimmy Garoppolo's NFL Combine record from 2014Jimmy Garoppolo has never been the most athletically gifted player on the Gridiron, and that was evident watching his Combine performances. Garoppolo nonetheless performed in six out of his seven drills.The results were:10-Yard Split - 1.78 Seconds20-Yd Shuttle - 4.26 Seconds3-Cone Drill - 7.04 Seconds40-Yard Dash - 4.97 SecondsBroad Jump - 9’2’’Vertical Jump - 30.5’’Garoppolo had an average showing at the Combine and was ranked as the eighth-best QB in terms of athleticism.Furthermore, his measurements were:Arm - 31’’Hand - 9 1/4’’Height - 6’2’’Weight - 226 lbsJimmy Garoppolo's scouting reportJimmy Garoppolo was a celebrated and decorated shotcaller in the FCS. Jimmy G was known to excite coaches, scouts, and GMs with his quick delivery, professionalism, and work habits.However, it was noted that Garoppolo would need to improve his ability to fit footballs into tight windows significantly. After learning from a seasoned veteran, Garoppolo developed enough physical skills to earn an NFL starting quarterback job.However, he was always viewed as more of a caretaker than a game changer, and patience was key for Jimmy G's adaptation to the rigors of the National Football League.Here's a look at Garoppolo's Pros and Cons coming into the NFL:ProsDoes not take unnecessary sacks and will dump the ballGood anticipation and the ability to throw to his receivers when openLightning release quicknessUrgent decision makerWill deliver the ball no matter the defender charging down at himConsA bit undersized with small hands and short armsMakes pass catchers work for the ball downfield, and deep accuracy could make a significant improvementUndershoots and often hangs the deep ball in the air