49ers Nuggets: Jimmy Garoppolo to undergo shoulder surgery

Jimmy Garoppolo will undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder according to Adam Schefter. Garoppolo injured his right shoulder during the 49ers wildcard victory over Dallas.

Schefter reports there is “significant interest” from several teams in acquiring Garoppolo and it is “likely” a trade will occur this month.

Despite the interest, Garoppolo is not expected to begin throwing until early July. The surgery and lack of availability for Garoppolo take part in team activities until training camp could impact his trade value, however teams interested in acquiring the quarterback already were already aware of his injuries.

It’s likely the 49ers will be limited to a mid-round draft pick in 2022 along with a conditional pick in 2023 as compensation for Garoppolo.

Bobby Turner out for 2022

Bobby Turner will not be coaching the 49ers running backs in 2022 according to several reports.

Turner, who will turn 73 in May, has been an integral member of coaching staffs for Mike and Kyle Shanahan since breaking into the NFL in 1995.

Known for his ability to spot talent, Turner found several running backs late in the draft. Among those handpicked by Turner and drafted in the sixth round: Terrell Davis in 1995, Mike Anderson in 2000, Alfred Morris in 2012, and Elijah Mitchell in 2021. Davis became the fourth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 yards in a single season in 1998.

It’s likely Anthony Lynn will be working with the running backs in 2022, however, there has been no official announcement from the 49ers.

Lynn coached running backs for Jacksonville (2003-04), Dallas (2005-06), Cleveland (2007-08), and New York Jets (2009-12). Lynn had the title of Assistant head coach added with New York (2013-14) and carried that on to the Buffalo Bills (2015-16) where he also served as offensive coordinator, replacing Greg Roman who was fired after the second game of the season.

Another defensive coach added

According to Matt Zenitz of On3Sports, the 49ers have added Stephen Adegoke as a defensive quality control coach. 

Adegoke worked for former 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh as a defensive graduate assistant in 2021. Before joining Michigan, the former Mississippi State defensive back was on the staff at his alma mater and Florida.

No coaches at the scouting combine

Kyle Shanahan and his staff will not be attending the NFL Scouting Combine; however, John Lynch and the 49ers personnel department and scouts will be in Indianapolis. 

Lynch and assistant General Manager Adam Peters know the type of players Kyle Shanahan is looking for. They will meet with top prospects this week. Meanwhile Shanahan and his coaching staff can watch the film of the workouts. They will also be able meet in person with up to 30 prospects before the draft.

International games

The NFL announced there will be five international games in 2022. Playing “home” games in London will be Green Bay, New Orleans, and Jacksonville. Tampa Bay will play in Germany, with Arizona playing in Mexico. 

Of those games, the only possibility for San Francisco is against Arizona in Mexico. The 49ers do not have road games against the other ‘home” teams. 

This would mark the second international game between the two teams. Arizona defeated San Francisco 31-10 in Mexico City in 2005.