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The problem with trading for an established quarterback is that you're going to have to give him a new contract soon enough, almost certainly after his first season.
So if it pays off, you're paying a premium price. If it doesn't, you're looking for a quarterback again. I think that's why we're seeing this relatively new trend of established quarterbacks switching teams. It almost never used to happen.
He should be worth much more than a mid-round pick, but that's just not how things work these days.
Right now, it's a waiting game. Lots of posturing, planning. Franchise deadline is Tuesday afternoon. Free agency begins the following Wednesday. Until that bidding begins for Garoppolo, Carr and the players who aren't franchised, the market won't take shape.
I think it will be beyond crazy. So many teams don't even have a quarterback right now.
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