"A recent source told them the former Patriot is "[LaFleur's] guy". The connection between LaFleur and Jimmy G is obvious. The QB has spent the last two seasons as Matt Stafford's backup, and while Brissett is a viable bridge option, the opportunity to cash him in for a few Day 3 picks to improve their cache of draft picks ahead of a rebuild seems a reasonable course of action."
"While Alabama's Ty Simpson has gained some traction over the past few weeks, it seems 2026 is a one-quarterback draft class, with Fernando Mendoza the only blue-chipper. Holding the 34th and 65th picks in the draft aside from their No. 3 overall selection, Arizona could opt to take a flier on a quarterback with Garoppolo acting as their 2026 starter."
"The 34-year-old has come a long way from his days filling in for a suspended Tom Brady. He didn't throw a pass in 2025, but started the final game of the season in 2024, going 27/41 for 334 yards, 2 touchdowns, and an interception. While the Rams came up short, they scored 25 points, and Garoppolo showed he's a more than capable backup."
The Arizona Cardinals face a quarterback transition following Kyler Murray's departure. New head coach Mike LaFleur is targeting Jimmy Garoppolo as the successor, viewing him as his preferred option. Garoppolo, a former Patriot currently with the Rams, has served as Matt Stafford's backup for two seasons. While Jacoby Brissett represents a viable bridge option, trading him could yield draft capital for Arizona's rebuild. The 2026 quarterback draft class is considered weak, with Fernando Mendoza as the only elite prospect. Garoppolo demonstrated capability in his final 2024 appearance, completing 27 of 41 passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns. Arizona could use Garoppolo as their starter while potentially selecting a quarterback prospect later in the draft.
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