Arr! Raiders' Jimmy Garoppolo be sayin' Tom Brady's 'competitive spirit' still be abounding: 'He be gettin' a wee bit fiery, matey!'
2023-08-30
Arrr! Avast ye! The scurvy dog Jimmy "Garoppolo" be joinin' forces once more with his matey Tom Brady, who hath become a stakeholder in the Las Vegas Raiders. Together, they sail to Sin City to seek fortune 'pon the football field.
Jimmy Garoppolo, the former backup quarterback for Tom Brady, has reunited with Brady on the Las Vegas Raiders. Garoppolo is now the team's starting quarterback, signed for a whopping $72.5 million. Meanwhile, Brady may have retired from his Hall of Fame career, but he's still involved in the game as he purchased a minority stake in the Raiders.Before a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, Brady went viral for telling Garoppolo and his teammates to "go ruin their night." Garoppolo expressed his excitement about being around Brady again and witnessing his competitive spirit firsthand. He described Brady as a "mover and shaker" who is involved in various financial interests, including a minor stake purchase in an English soccer team.
Garoppolo and Brady have had many conversations, both on and off the field, as they share their experiences and support each other. Garoppolo spent three years as Brady's backup in New England, winning two Super Bowl rings before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers. In 2019, he finally got his chance to be a starter and helped lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl.
Now with the Raiders, Garoppolo is eager to start this new chapter in his NFL career and hopes Brady will be involved throughout the regular season. He has received support from head coach Josh McDaniels, who also worked with Brady and Garoppolo in New England.
Before the regular season, Garoppolo had an unforgettable experience training with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds at Nellis Air Force Base. He flew in F-16 fighter jets and gained a newfound respect for their daily experiences.
Overall, Garoppolo is grateful for his journey and excited about what the future holds with the Raiders, while cherishing the opportunity to reconnect with Brady along the way.