Jimmy Garoppolo is a quarterback who has been through a lot over these past couple of years. Garoppolo first got his start with the New England Patriots, where he was the backup to Tom Brady. However, after some solid starts, Garoppolo went to the San Francisco 49ers where he become the starter. Overall, Jimmy G was very solid as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. He even brought them to a Super Bowl back in 2020. Although, many felt like he was a bit of a dead end for that team, and he wasn’t the QB of the future.
At the start of this past season, Garoppolo was subsequently placed on the bench in favor of Trey Lance. Eventually, Lance got injured and Garoppolo had to come back in. For a large chunk of the season, Jimmy G was great, until he got injured and replaced by Brock Purdy. Following an exit in the NFC Championship game, it became clear that the team was looking to move on from Garoppolo. Consequently, he has been trying to find a new team that will pay him a worthwhile salary.
Jimmy Garoppolo Finds His Team
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Garoppolo has found just that. Today, he signed a massive three-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. This contract is worth $67.5 million and $34 million of that will be guaranteed. Now, the team is going from Derek Carr, to Jimmy G. Depending on who you ask, this is going to be seen as a downgrade. However, Garoppolo has actually won in the playoffs, which will separate him. No matter what the Raiders did at quarterback, it was going to be hard for them to compete in the AFC West.
There are plenty of other great storylines to watch in the NFL right now. For instance, Odell Beckham Jr. is trying to get back into the league. Moreover, Aaron Rodgers is in the midst of making his big decision. It is going to be fun to watch, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news from the sports world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this particular signing, down below.