By now most Chicago Bears fans have caught wind of the rumor that GM Ryan Pace might be preparing a full court press to land Jimmy Garoppolo. After watching Tom Brady win his fifth Super Bowl, it seems clearer than ever he has no plans to retire anytime soon. Thus the New England Patriots have a free opening to deal the 25-year old backup before his contract expires after the 2017 season.
It shouldn’t be a surprise. The team spent a second round pick on him back in 2014. They no doubt would like to get some value out of him before he inevitably leaves in free agency to find a starting job elsewhere. It’s a matter of whether they are willing to risk sticking with Brady for a another few years (he turns 40 this year).
The good news for them is it looks like there may be a number of teams interested in a possible deal for Garoppolo. As always it will come down to fit, price and the wild card of what the player himself wants. Don’t forget he would almost certainly have to agree to an immediate contract extension upon completion of the deal.
With that in mind, who has the edge?
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