Jimmy Garoppolo explains that he chose to sign with the Rams due to his positive interactions with coach Sean McVay. He also discusses his two-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, attributing it to a mistake with a therapeutic use exemption. Garoppolo expresses satisfaction with the Rams as a good situation with good people.
"It was a good situation, man," Jimmy Garoppolo said. "That was a big part of my decision. I just wanted to find a good situation, good people around. And I think I found it here." https://t.co/Onlho5wGPG
Jimmy G pulling up to the Rams facilities 🛴 https://t.co/SZhwSRKtoS
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Jimmy Garoppolo said his two-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance enhancing substances policy was because he "messed up" the therapeutic use exemption when he first got to Las Vegas.
What happened with your 2-game suspension? Jimmy Garoppolo: "Just messed up the TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption), really. Just messed up the TUE when I first got to Las Vegas. Just bad timing, I guess." (@JourdanRodrigue w/question)
Jimmy Garoppolo said talking to Sean McVay on the phone "really sealed the deal" on his decision to sign with the Rams. https://t.co/cf6SK9OUsl
Garoppolo: "Obviously, with the suspension, it is what it is..." "Talking to Sean [McVay] on the phone, that's what really sealed the deal." "That was a cool moment. That's when it really started to click."
Jimmy Garoppolo: "I had a couple of different options. Rams came in about midway through...I fell in love with the place."