If Tom Brady receives a suspension from the NFL, Jimmy Garoppolo will become the starter for the New England Patriots.

“From the exchanges I’ve had with Jimmy, I can tell you Tom’s been great with him, and helping him understand NFL defenses, along with the offense,” Garoppolo's personal coach Jeff Christiansen told Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald. “He’s got nothing but great things to say about the whole situation. He feels very fortunate.

“With Tom’s professionalism and willingness to help the kid,” he added, “I’m sure he’ll do real well if that happens.”

The only other quarterback on the Patriots' roster is Garrett Gilbert.