The Cincinnati Bengals lost franchise quarterback Joe Burrow to a toe injury that will sideline him for most of the season. So, at 2-0, the Bengals could be looking to add a new quarterback to the mix — either to supplant or backup-turned-starter Jake Browning.
The Bengals are reportedly calling free agent quarterbacks, but that shouldn’t stop them from calling teams about possible trades. One such play that could be on their radar is Rams backup Jimmy Garoppolo. He’s experienced, has spent time in a similar offense (Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is Sean McVay’s ex-quarterbacks coach), and has started a lot of NFL games in his career.
But should the Rams execute such a bold trade for a good backup? Let’s explore.
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