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Jeff Christensen: 'Bill Belichick says Jimmy Garoppolo is like a linebacker'

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Quarterback coach Jeff Christensen reveals that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been impressed with the attitude of Jimmy Garoppolo.

Quarterback coach Jeff Christensen has revealed that Bill Belichick told him that Jimmy Garoppolo reminds him of a linebacker.

The New England Patriots selected the 23-year-old in the second round of the 2014 Draft with a view to him being a potential successor to Tom Brady.

Christensen – who is the private coach of the quarterback – has revealed that Belichick was full of praise for Garoppolo and his attitude towards the game, despite his minimal playing time last season.

"I talked to Bill [Belichick] at the combine, and I asked him how Jimmy was doing," Christensen told WEEI.

"He said '[Jimmy] looks like a linebacker. He works out like a linebacker. He acts like a linebacker. I really like him a lot, coach. You did a great job with him. Thank you.'"

Garoppolo threw for 182 yards and one touchdown in his rookie season.

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