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We’re not sure — though some are expecting — that anything will happen today in regards to Tom Brady’s possible punishment for more probably than not having knowledge of deflating footballs and not cooperating with the league’s investigation.

But whenever something happens, if something happens, Jimmy Garoppolo will be ready.

That’s the word from the second-year quarterback’s personal coach, who said he’s confident Garoppolo is ready to handle any time Brady might miss if he’s suspended.

“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,” 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.”

He better, because at the moment, the only other quarterback on their roster is former undrafted rookie Garrett Gilbert. Bill Belichick drafted Garoppolo in the second round with long-term grooming (and possible flipping) in mind, but having to fill in so soon would be tough.

Of course, they’ve adjusted on the fly before, as Matt Cassel stepped in following Brady’s torn ACL in the 2008 opener and led them to an 11-5 record, though they missed the playoffs that year.

Prior to that injury, Cassel had only thrown 22 NFL passes. Garoppolo is practically a vet by comparison, going 19-of-27 for 182 yards and a touchdown last year.

Christiansen said that Brady has mentored Garoppolo the same way Bledsoe mentored Brady, which has been invaluable in the process.

“For Jimmy, it’ll come back to technique, it’ll come back to how quick you get the ball out,” Christiansen said. “And because he’s got Josh [McDaniels, the offensive coordinator] and Bill and Tom on his side, he’ll be mentally prepared. Having said all that, I don’t think Tom’s going to miss a game.”

We could find out soon how accurate Christiansen is on both counts.