Gritty SF Sunday

I’m writing this as the 49ers are in overtime against the Rams fighting for a playoff spot. No matter how this game turns out, I’m impressed by the grit of this team and Jimmy Garrapolo. With this back against the wall, he led the team back and gave us a chance to win the game.

I still don’t believe he’s the long-term answer at quarterback for the Niners. He has his limitations and he’s injury prone. Regardless, I’ve been impressed all season with the way he’s handled his business despite knowing that we just drafted his replacement. He hasn’t flinched with fans and media calling for him to be replaced. Now he’s put us in a position to make the playoffs with a gutsy week 18 game.

In other gritty sports news, Klay Thompson also makes his debut after two injuries has cost him almost 3 years of his playing career. He hasn’t been shy about how hard it’s been for him to be sidelined for 2 full seasons plus. I can only imagine what it’s been like going through almost 3 years of rehab. I can’t wait to watch his first game back. I’m not sure how he’ll play, but I hope he absolutely crushes it and drops 40.

It’s a gritty San Francisco sports Sunday.