The Oakland Raiders have been in the news lately for their potential signing of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Reports have indicated that the Raiders are close to signing the San Francisco 49ers quarterback to a long-term contract. However, recent developments have put the deal in jeopardy.
The Raiders had been in negotiations with Garoppolo for weeks, and it seemed like a deal was close to being finalized. However, reports have now surfaced that the Raiders have had second thoughts about the deal due to the high cost of the contract. According to reports, the Raiders were willing to offer Garoppolo a five-year, $137.5 million contract with $90 million guaranteed.
The Raiders’ hesitation is understandable, as Garoppolo has only started 10 games in his career and has yet to prove himself as an elite quarterback. The Raiders are also wary of Garoppolo’s injury history, as he has missed significant time due to knee and shoulder injuries.
The Raiders have also been linked to other quarterbacks, including Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston. Both of these quarterbacks are more experienced than Garoppolo and would likely cost less money. The Raiders could also look to the draft for a quarterback, as they have the 12th overall pick in this year’s draft.
At this point, it is unclear what will happen with Garoppolo and the Raiders. It is possible that the two sides could still come to an agreement, but it seems unlikely given the current situation. The Raiders may decide to look elsewhere for a quarterback, or they may decide to wait until the draft to find their signal caller.
No matter what happens, it is clear that the Raiders’ potential signing of Jimmy Garoppolo is in jeopardy. The team must now decide if they are willing to pay the high cost of a long-term contract for a quarterback who has yet to prove himself as an elite player. Only time will tell what the Raiders decide to do.