NFL Network’s Michael Giardi was on TV Friday and said the 49ers are asking for a first-round pick for QB Jimmy Garoppolo. That’s similar to a report from Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer earlier in the week. Giardi said the Pats have reportedly been “sniffing around” for another option under center, but were Told Garoppolo would cost a first-round pick. Here’s the video:
This feels like the Niners leaking out info to drive up Garoppolo’s price for a QB-needy team like Carolina, Chicago, or Washington.
Giardi said he’s reading into Bill Belichick and John Lynch being seen together at Alabama’s pro day.