Can Jimmy Garoppolo Handle the Heat?

Can Jimmy Garoppolo Handle the Heat?

There were reports of some early tension last year after the Patriots drafted Garoppolo (10) in the second round. (Winslow Townson for Sports Illustrated/The MMQB)

Garoppolo saw limited action in six games as a rookie; in the regular-season finale against Buffalo he was 10 of 17 for 90 yards in a 17-9 loss. (Winslow Townson for Sports Illustrated/The MMQB)

Typical for the preseason, Garoppolo got reps in games. He might get more in practices now that it appears he’ll be the starter. (Carlos M. Saavedra/Sports Illustrated/The MMQB)

His college coaches say Garoppolo adjusts well to what he sees on the field. (Winslow Townson for Sports Illustrated/The MMQB)