ESPN - Rams eyed Jimmy Garoppolo if San Francisco 49ers released QB

[MadGoat]

Sources: Rams eyed Jimmy G if Niners cut QB

Had the 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo been unable to agree to a restructured contract this summer, the rival Rams were lurking as a possible destination for the veteran QB , sources told ESPN.

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Los Angeles Rams eyed Jimmy Garoppolo if San Francisco 49ers released QB, sources say​

Had the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo been unable to agree to a restructured contract this summer, the rival Los Angeles Rams were lurking as a possible destination for the veteran quarterback, league sources told ESPN.

Garoppolo and the Rams had the makings of a deal if he was released by the Niners, who were unaware that the defending Super Bowl champions were looking into signing him, according to sources.

The 49ers didn't learn about the Rams' interest until after they agreed with Garoppolo on a one-year deal worth up to $16 million, sources said.

"It was going to be such a Rams move to make," a member of the 49ers organization told ESPN. "Sean McVay and Kevin Demoff would have been basking in it."

The Rams, who were eyeing Garoppolo as a legitimate backup option to Matthew Stafford, continually have demonstrated the capability to acquire high-profile, skilled veterans like Odell Beckham Jr. or Bobby Wagner despite seemingly not having roster or salary-cap space. The Rams were tight against their cap, and it would have been challenging to fit Garoppolo into their salary structure.

For most of the offseason, a divorce seemed imminent between Garoppolo and the Niners, who were set with Trey Lance to take over at quarterback.

But according to Garoppolo, "things kind of fell into place" with the Niners in late August, meaning he will back up Lance to start the season instead of backing up Stafford.

"Seeing the other opportunities that were out there and you weigh in the pros and cons of everything," Garoppolo told reporters on Sept. 1. "Trust me, there was a lot of back and forth going on just with other teams and what I wanted my future to look like. And so, this is what I wanted."

 

[SoCalRam78]

Rams maybe should consider signing an offensive lineman once in awhile.

 

[snackdaddy]

With our line. And running backs not helping in pass protection. We might see the backup sooner than later.

 

[jjab360]

Is that not tampering?

 

[AvengerRam]

In other news @Loyal eyed Gisele Bundchen if she broke up with Tom Brady.

And no, that’s not tampering.

 

[snackdaddy]

The 49ers gave Garoppolo permission to speak to other teams about a trade. So I wouldn't think that is tampering if he's allowed to discuss with other teams.

On another note, I wonder if Garoppolo has been watching Lance and figured "I better take the cut here because I'll probably be starting sooner or later".

 

[Ram Ts]

This is really concerning to me. Either it means Stafford is worse off than we want to admit. Or the Rams FO/coaches are blind to the real problem/weakness of this team (i.e., OL) that needs to be addressed.

 

[jjab360]

This is really concerning to me. Either it means Stafford is worse off than we want to admit. Or the Rams FO/coaches are blind to the real problem/weakness of this team (i.e., OL) that needs to be addressed.

Because they're looking to upgrade the backup QB position? Huh?

 

[CGI_Ram]

This is really concerning to me. Either it means Stafford is worse off than we want to admit. Or the Rams FO/coaches are blind to the real problem/weakness of this team (i.e., OL) that needs to be addressed.

I think it would be more about; he is a quality backup you can win with, he would be affordable due to the situation, and he would add 49’er intell.

 

[rdlkgliders]

That makes sense, we are a Superbowl caliber team, and JG like him or not would get us much closer to a Superbowl caliber back up

 

[Liberator]

With our Oline in the shape it's in we may need someone to get the ball out in .5 seconds like Jimmy does against us lol

 

[Ram Ts]

Because they're looking to upgrade the backup QB position? Huh?

How about we upgrade the OL. Any money paid to a backup QB takes away cap space that can be allocated to an OL upgrade. I know that’s a crazy idea. I mean who wouldn’t want to have an update at backup QB or 3-4th WR?!?!?

 

[Ram Ts]

…and he would add 49’er intell.

Is JG really the kind of guy you want to pick his brain and get an education from? Maybe the good strip clubs but football wise idk about that.
Plus, didn’t the 9ers keep him out of TC due to assumption he’d be gone and didn’t want him giving their playbook/etc. info out? Maybe not since I don’t follow them much.

 

[808RAMS]

Maybe JG signs with us next year? Was Stafford offered an extension? If not, make sense to pick up JG next year if he's still interested. Maybe Whitworth rejoins the Rams as an emergency pick up?

 

[dieterbrock]

If there's any truth to it, I think it sounds more like McVay trolling Shanahan. As in, "how funny would it be after we snaked Stafford away, that we land JG to back up?"
Got to love "sources"
Pretty sure that Garopollo as a UFA would have went for most guaranteed $$, with best opportunity to start and access to worn out old porn stars