Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was traded from the New England Patriots to the San Francisco 49ers for only one draft pick: the 43rd selection in 2018. Somehow, however, the Patriots still have unused picks acquired from that trade. What Bill Belichick has done with that 43rd pick is simply astounding. Let’s take a look at it... try to keep up.
One quick note before we start: the picks acquired in deals directly resulting from the original Jimmy G trade are in bold.
2017
Trade: Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco for 2018 2nd (2-43)
2018
Trade: 2-43 to Detroit for 2-51 and 4-117
Trade: 2-51 to Chicago for 2019 2nd (2-56) and 4-105
Trade: 4-105 to Cleveland for 4-114 and 6-178
Trade: 4-114 to Detroit for 2019 3rd (3-73)
Draft: LB Christian Sam with 6-178
Draft: CB Duke Dawson Jr.