Published 21:52 IST, January 28th 2020

Tom Brady lends support to ex-mentee Jimmy Garoppolo ahead of Super Bowl 2020

The build-up to Super Bowl 54 took an interesting turn this week. Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady texted San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo in support.

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city of Miami will be centre of attention this weekend. It has been a long and arduous journey for both, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, but Lombardi Trophy w beckons Andy Reid and Kyle Shanahan as y look to end ir season on a high. In midst of all Super Bowl 2020 furore, 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has received some backing from a man with six Super Bowl rings, Patriots star Tom Bry.

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Tom Bry backs former understudy Jimmy Garoppolo to go all way at Super Bowl 54

For years, Jimmy Garoppolo was labelled as successor to Tom Bry’s crown. heir apparent to Tom Bry was persued to join San Francisco 49ers back in 2017. Having earned two Super Bowl rings despite never having attempted a pass in playoffs during his time with Patriots, Jimmy Garoppolo is w on a quest for his first ‘real’ Super Bowl ring at Super Bowl 2020 in Miami.

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man who was responsible for Garoppolo’s lack of playing time, Tom Bry texted 49ers quarterback ahe of Super Bowl 2020."He shot me a text, just 'Good luck' and everything like that," Garoppolo told NFL’s Michael Irvin. " 'Just go handle business.' It wasn't too complicated or anything, just 'Go win.' "

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Super Bowl 2020: Offensive Chiefs come up against defensive 49ers

With an almost watertight defence, Jimmy Garoppolo and 49ers will look to come out on top against a Chiefs side that has built a reputation for itself for its offensive prowess this season. Led by reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs breezed past opponents towards end of regular season. Mahomes also led charge during Divisional game against Houston Texans and AFC Championship game against Tennessee Titans. Against Nick Bosa, Dee Ford and co, Patrick Mahomes will be up against a 49ers side that has kept likes of Derrick Henry in check during  postseason.

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21:52 IST, January 28th 2020