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Read more at: Nick Wright Explains Bill Belichick’s ‘Rare Misstep’ In Jimmy Garoppolo Trade
Please tell me this isn’t true. Did B.B. really turn down the 12th pick?
During this loooonger than usual off season, hindsight is 20/15 or better.
Not sure anyone at the time of the Jimmy G trade exactly knew what they had...
I totally believe that Nick Wright is in the inner circle of the Browns and 49ers staff.
I think the jury is still out on Jimmy G. So far he has proven to be a good QB with questionable durability. Will he end up being a top 5, top 10 or top 15 QB when he ultimately hits his peak? He's clearly a good QB but it's still uncertain if he will be great.
I personally am rooting for Jimmy G and hope he wins next week and turns into a top 5 QB. Am not sure if he'll end up being one of best QB's but he is clearly good enough to be an important cog on a championship team. I was fine with trading him at the time and assume the Pats will be able to find/develop a solid enough QB in the near future to make this issue moot.
And what is the jury verdict? Top 10? Top 5? One of best in league? Clearly worth $27 Million a year? Pats should have kept him over Brady?