Pros and Cons of the Steelers trading for Jimmy Garoppolo

Why trade for Garoppolo?

So if the Steelers trade for Jimmy, this is what happens on the back end; they temporarily shelve their quarterback needs for 2022, which allows them to focus on drafting the best offensive lineman in the draft. There are several options, such as Cross, Linderbaumm, Green, and now Bernhard Raimann has entered the mix of offensive lineman. Any of them could instantly improve the offensive line.

You improve the offensive line; it protects Jimmy but, more importantly, opens holes for Najee Harris. Improving the running game takes the pressure off the passing game as well. Then with the rest of the picks, you can get another receiver, address the cornerback issue, snag a safety or edge rusher or even add guard or tackle. Then perhaps sign two or three additional free agents, and you still have Johnson, Claypool, and Friermuth; the Steelers could be quite productive, even if they do not go all the way.

Then you restructure his contract, say give him three years, then draft the best available quarterback in 2023. Many seem to think 2023 has a better quarterback draft class anyway, so if the 2022 quarterback draftees do not impress you, this is an option to keep the Steelers competitive and keep Tomlin from a losing season and rebuilding the team while smartly using the draft.

However, as mentioned earlier, not everyone may agree, and yes, there are negatives to trading for Jimmy Garoppolo.