SANTA CLARA (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo sat down on the dais in between San Francisco general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan, leaned into the microphone and thanked the 49ers and the New England Patriots for the trade that gives him a chance to be a starter in the NFL.He already passed his first test.“Kyle will tell you a great quality in a quarterback is taking charge,” Lynch said. “I thought I was going to go first.”After waiting 3 1/2 years as Tom Brady’s backup in New England, Garoppolo is ready to have the chance to be the starting quarterback of his own team after being traded to San Francisco for a 2018 second-round draft pick.Garoppolo started two games during his time with the Patriots and has thrown just four passes since getting hurt in his second start in Week 2 of the 2016 season.“I’m eager to get out there and show what I can do on a Sunday,” Garoppolo said. “This league is tough.
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