Mike2.0

Acquiring Garoppolo could be an option, but it would require some cap magic to make it work. The problem I have with this acquisition is that it is going to cost us a similar deal to what Wentz cost the Colts, which is a day two pick with potential for it to become a first round pick. I guess an alternative could be a Garoppolo for McCaffrey deal which gets us a quarterback and gives the 49ers a player that would excel in their system, but I'd hate to see McCaffrey go. Personally I'd just draft a quarterback and let him compete with Darnold and Newton (if brought back). Best quarterback wins.

Agree a mutual termination with Rhule on the proviso that if he gets the Michigan job the remainder of his contract with us is null and void, but if he doesn't get the Michigan job then we come to agreement on a payout. Then either hire a new head coach or place McAdoo in charge on an interim basis.

He’s got nothing to confirm or deny. TB said he would take time to decide whether he wants to play or retire. If he’s still undecided then there’s nothing to say. However, it is somewhat odd that his company announced his retirement, unless the post was misinterpreted and was simply a flawed attempt at celebrating his achievements and not a retirement post?

Agreed, Brady is the GOAT and his accomplishments are unlikely to be matched. I do feel that going to the Buccaneers and winning a Super Bowl with them without Belichick and the Patriots make his case almost airtight. It will certainly be strange to see the NFL next season without Brady and Big Ben adding to the list of QBs like Rivers, Eli, Peyton (etc). It certainly makes me feel old knowing the QBs I grew up with aren’t going to be playing anymore!

The Buccaneers and Saints could both take huge hits this off-season, but they are both still well placed to be ahead of us next season. They are better run and coached. Even the Falcons have the talent to be ahead of us. I guess things could change and we might have a chance to compete for the division, but it’s unlikely with our quarterback situation.

Gilmore is still a good corner, but I suspect this move is to help the Patriots save cap space. Also, it is a typical Patriots move letting veterans go and managing to replace them with mid round talent and other teams castoffs. I'm happy with Gilmore for a 6th rounder. Good addition!

Smith would be worth the addition at the right price. He might not be the same player as he was a couple of seasons ago, and might be transitioning from a full time role to a situational one, but he could be helpful in the short term.