Jimmy Garoppolo is undoubtedly the the starting quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023. His addition checks off the biggest box on general manager Dave Ziegler’s and head coach Josh McDaniels’ to-do list.
However, does the addition of Garoppolo preclude the Silver & Black from drafting a quarterback in this April’s NFL Draft?
No. Not even close.
There’s a Garoppolo effect, to be sure. The immediate need the Raiders had at the all-important quarterback position is remedied. The 31-year-old is familiar with McDaniels’ philosophy and while it won’t be seamless — Garoppolo was immersed in the offense seven seasons ago when he the pair were New England Patriots back in 2016 — the learning curve isn’t going to be difficult to navigate.