NFL analyst describes his least favorite move the Raiders made
The Las Vegas Raiders made a ton of moves this offseason that I’m sure have the fan base divided. Knowing the two different feelings the fan base had for Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo will likely get the same treatment, if he hasn’t already. For the side that hates, or dislikes the signing, there are a […]
The Las Vegas Raiders made a ton of moves this offseason that I’m sure have the fan base divided. Knowing the two different feelings the fan base had for Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo will likely get the same treatment, if he hasn’t already.
For the side that hates, or dislikes the signing, there are a few things to be upset about. Sure, they gave a guy who it seems is always injured, a ton of money. Not to mention, Garoppolo isn’t the best passer either.
Sure, he will get the job done, but he won’t wow you on tape, at least in my opinion. I’d even go as far as to say he isn’t a better pure passer than Carr.
So, I get why some fans would be upset or why some fans wouldn’t like the move, and they wouldn’t be the only ones. One NFL analyst feels the same way, but because of the contract.
Least favorite: Value on quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo’s deal
In six seasons with the 49ers, Garoppolo has missed varying amounts of time — and significant amounts in four of them. His familiarity with head coach Josh McDaniels from their shared time in New England, plus the Raiders perhaps fearing they’re out of the running for a top quarterback with the No. 7 overall pick, likely led to this move. Over the past two seasons, Garoppolo's 8.3 yards per attempt is the top mark in the NFL, and he attacks the middle of the field regularly, which should mesh well with slot receiver Hunter Renfrow. Nevertheless, you won’t get a better version of Garoppolo than what Kyle Shanahan was able to get out of him, and you’re guaranteeing more money than Geno Smith received from the Seattle Seahawks and above the $32.4 million franchise tag.
I actually liked the deal. Garoppolo is a guy who can come in and take a team to the playoffs, and be good enough that you don't have to worry about him being the reason your team is bad. He has taken a team to the Super Bowl before. He knows how to win.
Not to mention, which the PFF analyst already did, but the guy already knows the offense he is joining. He spent four years in that same offense, only this time he will have the best receiver in football, and three other receivers that are amazing. Plus, he can hand it off to Josh Jacobs too.
I like the Raiders being aggressive in this move. I think Garoppolo is the perfect fit. I'd say that saying the Raiders aren't getting great value out of the quarterback is a hot take, because we have seen what he can do. Hopefully he does it in silver and black.
