The 49ers are returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2013. Even though it's been seven years since the franchise's last appearance, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has experience being at the sport's biggest stage.
Garoppolo previously played for the Patriots for three seasons (2014-16) as Tom Brady's backup. During that span, New England won two championships: Super Bowl XLIX following the 2014 season and Super Bowl LI to close the 2016 season. Garoppolo didn't play in either of those games.
His days with the Patriots gave Garoppolo plenty of playoff knowledge that he's used to lead the 49ers in 2019.