As soon as the NFL's legal tampering period began, Jimmy Garoppolo was reportedly garnering interest from two teams.
The two teams linked to Garoppolo were the Houston Texans and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sealing a move to the Raiders, the former Niner became among the first of many expected to fall as part of the QB carrousel.
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Compare that to the contracts of Geno Smith (three-years $75 million) Derek Carr (four-years $150 million) and Daniel Jones (4-years $160 million) it isn't that much. Fans on Twitter, however, think otherwise.
Garoppolo played decently last season, as he led the San Francisco 49ers to a 7-3 record in the games he played.
Upon hearing Garoppolo's price, NFL fans weren't afraid to voice their criticism of the aging veteran, who is seeking a lucrative contract. Here's how fans responded to the news of Garoppolo signing with the Raiders:
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The Las Vegas Raiders may draft a quarterback even if they sign Jimmy Garoppolo or another veteran
The Las Vegas Raiders currrenly hold the number seven overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. They're in a decent position right now to select a quarterback in this year's deep class.
Even if they sign Jimmy Garoppolo, or a veteran free agent, they will likely select a quarterback with their first-round pick. They could even trade up in the draft to acquire a quarterback as they will likely fall off the board very quickly.
The team will have many options to choose from in finding their replacement for Derek Carr. Carr was the leader under center for the last nine seasons before being released by the team this offseason.
He'll be with the New Orleans Saints in 2023. The Raiders, however, are still figuring out who their quarterback will be this season.
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