Jimmy Garoppolo Making Most of Time Off the Field

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has yet to practice with his new team, but that hasn't stopped him from being a leader.

Garoppolo has the benefit of being an experienced veteran who knows much of this Raiders coaching staff and many players.

"I think Jimmy's done a great job of attacking each day like he's going to go out there to practice, right?" Raiders offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi said when he addressed the media after Wednesday's minicamp practice. "So in the meetings this morning, phenomenal; love working with him, great attitude and he's locked in with every step. He's asking great questions, helping the young guys out. And obviously, him and Brian [Hoyer] and Chase [Garbers] have some experience in the system, and then helping Aidan [O'Connell] out as he comes and starts his NFL career and stuff like that, learning not just this system, but an NFL system. So, he's been great. I've really enjoyed my time with him so far and continue to work forward to have a great year."

Garoppolo has also developed connections with his teammates outside of OTAs and minicamp.

"Jimmy's a great guy," Raiders center Andre James said in his post-practice press conference on Tuesday. "We went and watched the Golden Knights win the first game here, and it was pretty fun. Just to have some fun with the offensive line. A lot of guys came out and it was a good win for the Knights. But it was even better just being around the guys, building that chemistry, being around Jimmy outside the facility. So, we're super excited to have him and get to play with him."

Garoppolo broke his foot on Dec. 4 against the Miami Dolphins in his final active game for the San Francisco 49ers. He has since undergone off-season surgery.

Thursday was the final day of the minicamp for the Raiders. Offseason workouts will pick back up on Monday and go through Thursday, June 15.

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