And the answer is Jimmy G.
The question of who would become the Las Vegas Raiders’ 2023 starting quarterback began on December 28 when the team announced they were sitting starting quarterback Derek Carr for the final two games of the 2022 season, signaling the end of his nine-season tenure as the team’s starting quarterback.
For months, there was speculation surrounding Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and even Lamar Jackson. In the end, the answer less than two hours into free agency as the Raiders have signed Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year, $67 million deal.
Here are some early thoughts on the signing.