CLEVELAND, Ohio - Skepticism should rule the day at this time of year in the NFL, even more than usual.
So when national reports contend the New England Patriots are not trading backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, you immediately think: that's exactly what they'd say if they wanted to trade Jimmy Garoppolo.
That's what Joe Thomas thought.
Looks like the Patriots are trying to create leverage for a trade by getting the word out they "are not expected to trade...Garoppolo" https://t.co/1qpJ7F9ubd
-- Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) March 1, 2017
Hue Jackson saying the Browns are doing "anything and everything" in pursuing improvement at the quarterback position is reassuring if the scope includes a strong offer for Garoppolo.