Now that Baker Mayfield has been traded to the Panthers, both Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers may be left without a seat in the game of quarterback musical chairs. On today’s Gold Standard podcast, Levin Black and I discussed what happens next and whether the team botched the Garoppolo exit strategy.
In terms of trade partners, it appears that the Seahawks are the last remaining option. Cleveland is still possible, of course, but not likely at this point. Of course, there could always be a team without a long-term QB in the mix (like the Giants), but it would be a bit of a surprise at this point.