Jimmy Garoppolo just became the NFL’s highest-paid player after signing a brand new five-year, $137.5 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. Yes, the former backup New England Patriots quarterback behind Tom Brady just got a huge pay raise, and now his check averages out to a record-breaking $27.5 million per year.
Let’s break down Jimmy Garoppolo’s $137.5 million contract using his own stats
He’s got a small sample size to work with.
Given his small sample size of stats — including having played in 23 total games with just seven starts — we took the liberty of breaking down how much he’ll get paid for each of those numbers.*
Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract broken down per stat
Stat | Number | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | 7 | $19.6 million |
| Touchdowns | 12 | $11.46 million |
| Interceptions | 5 | $27.5 million |
| Sacks | 16 | $8.6 million |
| Rush Yards | 21 | $6.5 million |
| Receptions | 2 | $68.6 million |
| Games played | 23 | $5.9 million |
*figures are determined by dividing 137.5 million by the total stat
OK Garoppolo we get it, you’re living the absolute dream right now. Of course, the 49ers are paying him for what they believe he’ll do in the future. But for now, Garoppolo has lived one hell of a charmed NFL life, as Adam Stites pointed out:
It’s basically the perfect start to an NFL career.
Players have about four or five years to prove they’re worth an extension, but Garoppolo got to spend most of those seasons behind Tom Brady and reaped the rewards in experience and Super Bowl rings. Then, when he finally got his chance to play, he thrived and put together a perfect 7-0 record as a starter — with five of those wins with the 49ers.
Enjoy this Garoppolo, it doesn’t get better than this.
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