The Las Vegas Raiders addressed the quarterback position on Monday, agreeing to sign veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year, $67.5 million deal that includes $34 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Obviously there are more than a few angles worth dissecting, so let's dig in to three instant takeaways from this signing.
Josh McDaniels Needs to Get the Most Out of Jimmy G
Let's not mince words—Garoppolo isn't an upgrade over Derek Carr. The Raiders haven't improved at the quarterback position with this signing. He's a different type of quarterback, more of a game-manager, but it's hard argue that he's actually a better player.