Of the starter-caliber quarterbacks linked to trades, Jimmy Garoppolo has the clearest path to being moved. Garoppolo and John Lynch have discussed a trade, and the passer would prefer to be dealt to a team with a shot at near-future contention.
The 49ers acquired Garoppolo for a second-round pick, and Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com offers the team is aiming for a Day 2 choice and an additional asset in a deal for its four-plus-year starter. The team would not necessarily need the Day 2 choice to be in this year’s draft, per Wagoner. The Jets’ haul for Sam Darnold comes to mind, with the Panthers sending over their 2022 second-rounder in last year’s swap that also included fourth- and sixth-round choices.
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The quarterback market not producing fireworks would stand to help the 49ers, who could drive a harder bargain if Garoppolo turns out to be the top QB available or one of the top two — in the event Deshaun Watson is finally moved. This might not end up being the case, with several passers mentioned as trade candidates, but the likes of Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson staying put would increase Garoppolo’s value.
While Garoppolo’s contract contained a no-trade clause, it expired after the 2021 trade deadline. The 49ers are free to send Garoppolo anywhere they choose, though it sounds like the team is willing to work with him. Teams like the Steelers, Commanders, Buccaneers, Broncos and Panthers could be in play as well. Carolina and Washington make the most sense as suitors, per ESPN’s Dan Graziano. Neither figures to be in play for Rodgers or Wilson. If those two are not available, and the Vikings hold firm on keeping Kirk Cousins, the Broncos would probably be more likely to entertain a Garoppolo swap.
Quarterbacks who have fetched a second-day draft choice in recent years include Darnold, Josh Rosen, Teddy Bridgewater (his Jets-to-Saints 2018 deal) and, of course, Garoppolo, whom the 49ers acquired for a second-rounder at the 2017 deadline. The 49ers may use the Chiefs’ 2018 Alex Smith trade as a comp, given the similar situations. The Chiefs were ready to hand the keys to Patrick Mahomes, and Smith signed an extension with Washington after being dealt for a third-rounder and Kendall Fuller.
Garoppolo’s injuries will limit San Francisco’s trade return to a degree, but he did take the 49ers to two NFC championship games after seasons in which he ranked in the top 15 in QBR (13th in both 2019 and 2021). While the ex-Patriots draftee has seen his play frequently maligned, he will have value as a trade chip. Garoppolo’s contract includes a $24.2MM salary in 2022, presumably prompting the team that acquires him to authorize another extension. The extension the 30-year-old QB signed in 2018 runs through 2022.
Get him out as fast as you can. His errant throws lost a Super Bowl one year and cost us a chance of going to one another.
That was the play calling that cost this year Super Bowl run… be honest with yourself it wasn’t G that threw the towel in on this years game…
You must be related to Jimmy G. No one who watched him play would blame anyone but him.
I watched and I also blame the play calling at least as much as Jimmy G’s play…and no, I’m not related to him.
Both of you are partially wrong, or looking on the bright side, you’re both partially correct…lol
Jimmy wasn’t the best, but he did do well when it counted a few times to get the 49ers where they needed to be. Yes, he also failed at times, and was partially to blame for their loss though as well.
The play calling wasn’t perfect, no, and yes it could have been better in hindsight. Even so, as a playcaller, you’re severely limited if you know your QB cannot make certain throws consistently. That’s the case ESPECIALLY when your running game has been shut down all game as well..
Also, let’s be real, it was the 49ers secondary that was their BIGGEST WEAKNESS!!
They were helped as much as possible and their lackluster play was masked as much as possible by Ryans and the front 7, but the CB/Slot CB play, especially in the Rams game, was quite offensive itself!!
He will go to the Bucs for Tom Brady who will un retire and play for the 9’ers.
Oh god please
This scenario is actually looking kind of plausible…
Dude wins games when he’s healthy. Not spectacular maybe a mirage from good coaching but he wins games when healthy and thems the stats
It’s easy to talk about what he isn’t, but a handful of teams—Washington, Carolina, New Orleans, Pittsburgh—are slated to do a lot worse, and this year’s draft prospects might need some time.
And hey, if he’s the same price as Darnold, that’s a lot better than what Carolina got.
The Darnold price for a QB who had a better passer rating than Mahomes and Allen? That would definitely draw interest from the teams you mentioned.
G is what he is. Not a top tier quarterback he’s the next level down. Don’t ask him to win games consistently on his own.
When Rodgers and Wilson were on the market, this might have been a good fit for the Steelers, but the competition will push them out.
First off, the compensation is a little much but some team just might give it to them if they get desperate enough. I think Jimmy G would be a good bet in Washington with Ron Rivera. It just seems Rivera never wants a young QB to run his team. I know he had Cam when he started up in the NFL but he was even reluctant giving him the keys early on.
As stated above, you can’t rule out the Brady to the 49ers rumor. Throw in the Jimmy G and Brady history. It just chimes up to be a perfect NFL media story. I just don’t know why the Buccaneers would want to do it, unless the 49ers brought some huge compensation to the table.
Nobody wants the man of glass. He can’t finish a season.
Hold that thought and come back to it a few games into next season when it becomes more apparent Lance is a huge bust.
Middle of the pack QB – but he looks good to the 8 teams that have nothing at the position in 2022.
I’d think a team wouldn’t want to wait, make a move fast so they don’t miss out. Steelers make a ton of senses and that’s where I’d like to see him go. As a 49ers fan I got a lot of love for Jimmy, guy got this franchise out a downward spiral and gave us hope again so I’d like to see him go somewhere they are set up for success. Steelers need to beef up their OL but that to me would be the best place for him with coaching, WRs, rb and defense all set. A 2nd rd pick isn’t far fetched, the 49ers got him for a 2nd pick and he took them to two NFCCG and a SB when he was hearty, I wouldn’t even be shocked if they got a 1st rd pick if a team gets desperate. This draft class is super weak as far as QBs go.
Jimmy G to Tampa Bay
Would Jimmy G big a Huge upgrade over Daniel Jones?