New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown was on the Cleveland Browns roster for week 5 of the 2016 season, when New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was expected to make his return from suspension. McCown was probably tasked with scouting some of the Patriots offensive trends over the first four weeks and a certain player caught his eye.
McCown was so enamored with Garoppolo’s ability that over a year ago he told wide receiver Andrew Hawkins that Garoppolo “is going to be the next star quarterback in this league.