The San Francisco 49ers had already concluded a deal with Jimmy Garoppolo before this season. Apparently, a trade to the Washington Commanders was about to be finalised. But then the quarterback made a momentous decision.

Munich – After Trey Lance’s injury and the end of the season, Jimmy Garoppolo has to shoulder the San Francisco 49ers once again. Apparently, it is precisely this joint that is responsible for the quarterback still playing for the Californians at all.

ESPN reports that the Niners were on the verge of trading Jimmy G to the Washington Commanders during the Combine. The details of the deal had already been negotiated, and several draft picks were also expected to switch sides.

But then Garoppolo threw a spanner in the works. Because he decided to have surgery on the shoulder of his throwing arm. That was too hot for the Commanders to handle, so they sent two third-round picks and a fourth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts to secure the services of Carson Wentz.

Garoppolo back in heavy demand with 49ers

Looking back, Garoppolo’s decision to join the 49ers was a fortunate one. While it seemed possible for a long time that they would release the 30-year-old if they couldn’t find a trade partner, the one-time backup to Tom Brady with the New England Patriots is now even in heavy demand again on the West Coast.

In the 27-7 win over the Seattle Seahawks, he contributed 154 passing yards for a touchdown and five rushing yards for another touchdown after Lance was out. The 2014 second-round pick, who led the 49ers to the Super Bowl two and a half years ago, last said his shoulder was feeling better and better.

Garoppolo talks about “a new possibility “

About his return to the starting role, the two-time Super Bowl champion said, “Everything happens for a reason. I believe in that a lot and this is just a new opportunity.”

Which offers him the chance to collect far more money than long thought. The fixed 6.5 million US dollars for this season could be almost doubled via bonuses.

On top of that, a strong season would open many doors for him – because Garoppolo’s contract expires after this season and he could negotiate freely. Several reasons to go all out.