Mannion not much less experienced than Garoppolo...

I agree. And apart from two starts in 2016 he and Jimmy Garoppolo have just about the same NFL experience which is basically a few snaps here and there in mop up duty and some extensive playing time in preseasons.

Not saying Mannion is as good as Garoppolo or anything. But I do think Mannion should be benefiting from McVay and LaFleur quite a bit too. Just as much of the perceived value of Garoppolo is him being in the Patriots' system, with McDaniels, etc.