Chris Simms Says Jimmy Garoppolo is 'Slow Footed'

There is a ton of uncertainty currently surrounding San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. He went through another injury-plagued season for San Fran in 2020; a recurring theme that has dominated his career. And his team just traded up for the No. 3 pick in a draft loaded with top QB talent.

The writing appears to be on the wall for Jimmy G. This is a talented team ready to contend, as evidenced by their +1500 odds to win the Super Bowl (tied for fifth best in the league) on WynnBET. Their question mark at QB seems to not be worrying oddsmakers.

Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms offered his criticism of Garoppolo while discussing possible 49ers draft pick Mac Jones.

The way Simms sees it, critiques of Jones' athleticism are off base. He even states that Jones is a better athlete than Garoppolo. Simms says being "slow-footed" has played a role in his injury struggles.

Quarterbacks who can make plays on their feet are valued around the league, especially as even more of an emphasis is placed on the passing game.

Aaron Rodgers has provided a masterclass on how to extend plays even while not being a speed threat. Others like Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson do have the potential to take off when given the chance. There's pure dual-threats like Lamar Jackson who excel in the pass and run game.

This year's QB crop features several mobile quarterbacks who'll fit today's game. Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and Justin Fields can all make plays on their feet. Trey Lance was a 1,000-yard rusher at North Dakota State.

The 49ers trading up to No. 3 demonstrates their desire to get better at quarterback. They wouldn't have made the move unless they wanted Garoppolo to start. The question of health surrounds him each season, making him too much of a liability for a team that has a championship-worthy roster.