Raiders reportedly called about four-time MVP before signing QB
The Las Vegas Raiders will roll with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as their starting quarterback after agreeing to a three-year contract earlier this week.
Meanwhile, four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has made it clear that he intends to play for the New York Jets . Details of a trade still needs to be worked out between the Jets and Green Bay Packers, but the future Hall of Famer will be in Jersey next season.
This almost wasn’t the case. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Las Vegas did indeed place a call with the Packers about acquiring Rodgers. When nothing came to fruition, the Raiders settled on Garoppolo.
Vegas has received some pushback for replacing Derek Carr with Garoppolo. For some, it’s seen as a lateral move. For others, it’s a downgrade.
