Patriots Eye Garoppolo for QB Depth

It's March 22 for the NFL.

Let's get into it.

The New England Patriots made smart moves this off-season to bolster their offensive

line and wide receivers, setting up Drake May for a breakout year.

As their top quarterback, still, experts say they should add a season backup to protect

against injuries.

Jimmy Garoppolo stands out as a strong, free agent choice.

The Patriots drafted him 60 second overall in the NFL draft, back in 2014, and he played

under their system before moving on.

Over 12 seasons, he started 64 games, including a Super Bowl run with the San Francisco 49ers

in the 2019-2, 2020 campaign.

Right now, New England relies on Tommy DeVito, whom they resigned, and Josh Doves as their

number two option.

Fans and analysts worry neither has enough experience to keep the team competitive if May

miss his time, maybe more than four games would tank there.

Garoppolo's recent stint as a backup to Matthew Stafford with the Los Angeles Rams

keeps him sharp and is familiarity with Josh McDaniel's offense.

From those early Patriots days, means a quick adjustment.

It's a low-risk move for depth.

With the Patriots eyeing a top spot in the league, grabbing a reliable veteran like Garoppolo

could safeguard their strong start and keep momentum, rolling off season.