Before games are ever played, all 32 NFL fanbases carry some optimism into the season. That optimism can come to a screeching halt with a slow start, injuries and poor showings in the preseason.
In practice last week, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had what was likely one of the most forgettable moments in his football career. On five straight dropbacks, Tom Brady’s former backup threw the ball into the hands of his teammates.
There was just one problem: those teammates were on defense.
Things didn’t get any better on Monday night when the 49ers played the Denver Broncos.