Tom Brady is set to become a free agent this offseason and plans to acquire the Seven-time Super Bowl champion has already begun. Not to mention the Las Vegas Raiders happen to be on the priority list. With Brady in line, the latest theories claim that his former backup in New England might join the squad. This will give head coach Josh McDaniels the liberty to proceed with three former Patriots in the quarterback room.
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You guessed it right, Jimmy Garoppolo is speculated as the new member of the Raiders QB hunt. When Brady will inflict hopes of a championship win, Garoppolo shall help the management to build a formidable side. Moreover, Jarrett Stidham’s presence will strengthen the depth chart, something that looks quite realistic at this point.
A source told DP that Jimmy G may be a more viable options than Tom Brady for the #Raiders this offseason. @AlbertBreer joined us and discussed whether he could see Brady in Vegas.
Albert's full appearance: https://t.co/9Lslbuz6oZ pic.twitter.com/dRe94O2wPD
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) January 6, 2023
Although Garoppolo seems to have plunged his roots in the Niners locker room again, his prominence in the upcoming season looks shady. Because Trey Lance will be back in the action and thus Garoppolo might have to step down from his current position. This gives him the opportunity to reunite with Brady again. Anyways, fans looked displeased learning the latest developments.
Imagine going from Derek Carr, to wanting Tom Brady and ending up with Jimmy G as a consolation prize
— Philly Nation (@Philly__Nation) January 7, 2023
NO
— gabe🎄 (@washedtae) January 7, 2023
Lmao
— MARC🗣 (4-13) ❤️🖤 (@B1kStxr) January 7, 2023
don’t do this josh
— A1 🏴☠️ (@a1swaps) January 7, 2023
Sooo downgrade and grab Jimmy G and then grab Caleb Williams next year. Makes sense ! #RaiderNation
— Miggy. (@MiguelBargas_) January 7, 2023
i will kill myself if garoppolo is a raider
— royal (@xroyql) January 7, 2023
Carr is better than Garrapolo
— Juice (@chi_773ale) January 7, 2023
Patriots coaches have to be the least imaginative people in sports. So weird
— Nathaniel Hackett’s Burner (@HackettBurner) January 7, 2023
This news was initially disclosed by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, who appeared in the Dan Patrick show analyzing the situation around Brady and his potential landing spots. “I can tell you unequivocally, this is a fact, the Raiders are looking into [signing Tom Brady],” Breer said on the show.
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“The Raiders are looking into going and acquiring Tom Brady … Yes, this is something that the Raiders are doing their research on. The same goes for Jimmy Garoppolo. They’re looking at the idea of studying Jimmy Garoppolo.” he added. Anyways, it’s to be seen, how much gravity this prediction holds in the future.
Another section of experts claim Tom Brady shall remain in the Buccaneers’ ship
Brady is the kind of athlete who likes to go day by day without any future commitments. However, looking at his unfazed passion for the game, experts believe that he will continue to play next season. But there have been uncertainties over his next landing spot.
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His former head coach Bruce Arians recently made bold predictions stating that the veteran will continue with the team. “He loves it here,” Arians told JoeBucsFan.com. “He loves his teammates, his coaches, and the organization. If he decides to play next season, I think it will be with the Buccaneers,” he added.
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Anyways, the franchise won’t be able to put him under the franchise tag. Hence, they need to come up with a viable contract to keep him intact. Otherwise, the chances of his departure look quite imminent at this point.
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