San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo said he got an encouraging text from former teammate Tom Brady ahead of the biggest game of his career.
“Yeah, he shot me a text, just good luck and everything like that,” Garoppolo told NFL Network on Monday during Super Bowl Opening Night. “And, you know, just go handle business. You know, wasn’t anything too complicated, just ‘go win.'”
The 49ers quarterback won two Super Bowls (XLIX and LI) with the Patriots but did so as Brady’s backup.
Garoppolo made reference to how different it is being front and center on the main podium, as opposed to being “out in the jungle” when he was a backup with New England.
The 28-year-old also said he heard from Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who offered him congratulations.
“Coach, we had a great relationship. He is a great guy, very honest, very straightforward,” Garoppolo said. “I always appreciate him for that.”