Garoppolo\u2019s no-trade clause expired earlier this year, so the 49ers are free to trade him to a location of their choosing. Given the paucity of quarterback talent in the draft and the plethora of QB openings across the league, the Niners are lucky to find themselves in quite the seller\u2019s market.<\/p>\n

His price tag seems lofty on its face, but compared to the costs of inferior quarterbacks like Jared Goff and Carson Wentz, the number appears much more reasonable. Still, any trading partner will want to negotiate a long-term deal to move money into the future and cement Garoppolo, who has a single season left on his current contract, in place for multiple years.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s rare to find a quarterback available on the market with his level of success, which includes conference championship appearances in each of his full seasons. With a bit of patience, San Francisco should be able to deal Jimmy G for some much-needed draft capital lost during the team\u2019s pre-draft trade, while saving $25.5 million in salary-cap space in the process.<\/p>\n