Should the Falcons try to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo? FrontOffice33 | DirtyBirds
Garoppolo is a pocket quarterback that lacks the athletic ability to escape pressure with any consistency. It makes him a poor fit for Smith’s offense. Atlanta’s offensive line also leaves plenty to be desired in pass protection. Starting left guard Jalen Mayfield allowed a league-high 11 sacks as a rookie, via Pro Football Focus, and questions at center and right tackle still remain present.
Garoppolo’s current contract further complicates matters. The former Eastern Illinois standout is scheduled to earn a base salary of $24.2 million in 2022 while carrying a cap hit of nearly $27 million. Garoppolo’s representation is unlikely to find a taker at those current numbers, and the Falcons had noted salary cap-related issues earlier this offseason. Any agreement would likely have to include a reworked contract at a number far less than what Garoppolo is currently earning.
Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot and Smith have been extremely careful when dealing with the future of their quarterback position. Fontenot passed on an opportunity to draft
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