There are several potential long-term outcomes from Jimmy Garoppolo's stint as the Patriots' interim quarterback, but this one is the most likely: Garoppolo performs well enough to garner interest from other teams, the Pats deal him this offseason so they get something in return, and Garoppolo begins 2017 as the starting quarterback of another NFL franchise.
About one third of the league is desperate for a quarterback. NFL GMs will pay a hefty price for one, even if his experience is limited to four games. The Eagles dealt two first-round picks, a second rounder, a third-round pick and a fourth-round pick to move up six spots for Carson Wentz, who played Division I-AA.