I don’t see Garoppolo getting traded and I’m really on the fence about him beating Brady out before they both are due for free agency in 2018. I know Brady wants to play 10 more years but obviously that probably not realistic. Things can change quickly in the NFL. I do like Garoppolo and think he’s a good fit for the Patriots and the direction the NFL is headed, but I think Brady will maintain a high level barring injuries for at least two more seasons. But with an almost-40 QB you can’t afford to have just anybody backing him up.
2017 is a huge year of free agency that will define the direction of a new Patriots team. Then there will be a major decision to be made in 2018. Is there a world where both Tom and Jimmy get extended?
Shouldn’t be surprising that this will be a defining moment for Belichick and I doubt Brady will make it easy on him.
