[Mick]

Supposedly when Shanahan was working for the Browns, he was asked to evaluate quarterbacks.  He rated Carr first, Garoppolo second and then a big dropoff to Manziel and the rest.

Also read rumor that the Pats plan to pick up Hoyer.

Garoppolo was going to be a free agent anyway, so they got a second round pick.  Patriots and 49ers didn't start talking until this morning, though contract talks with Garoppolo have been going on since the spring.  They really, really wanted to keep Garoppolo, but they knew they couldn't.

The Patriots get the 49ers' original 2nd round pick, which will be the 32nd or 33rd overall pick in the draft.  Supposedly, the Pats will flip that pick for a DL.  The Niners retain the Saints' second round pick.

[Mick]

Supposedly when Shanahan was working for the Browns, he was asked to evaluate quarterbacks.  He rated Carr first, Garoppolo second and then a big dropoff to Manziel and the rest.

Also read rumor that the Pats plan to pick up Hoyer.

Garoppolo was going to be a free agent anyway, so they got a second round pick.  Patriots and 49ers didn't start talking until this morning, though contract talks with Garoppolo have been going on since the spring.  They really, really wanted to keep Garoppolo, but they knew they couldn't.

The Patriots get the 49ers' original 2nd round pick, which will be the 32nd or 33rd overall pick in the draft.  Supposedly, the Pats will flip that pick for a DL.  The Niners retain the Saints' second round pick.