I don’t think Lynch is worried about the 26 million as free agency is close to over in terms of the top players, and having a veteran QB while your future QB is a rookie is generally a good thing. He also has more than one team interested in dealing for Garrapolo, so Lynch has the upper hand right now. And while I don’t think Garrapolo is worth this years #15 pick I would give up their 2022 first rounder for him, as he already knows their offense inside out, and I see that pick as the equivalent of a 2nd rounder. It’s a little pricey but the Patriots are a QB away from serious contention and Garrapolo addresses that need, unless you would rather watch Cam Newton every week?