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5 teams that can realistically improve their playoff odds by adding Jimmy Garoppolo

Jimmy Garoppolo is the classic case of a quarterback who raises the floor of a team but not necessarily the ceiling. As the starter in San Francisco, he’s reached two conference championship games (and one Super Bowl) in three years, but hasn’t been quite good enough to help the team land a title.

Attempting to get over the hump, the 49ers are apparently ready to turn to 2021 first-rounder Trey Lance at QB, as they’ve reportedly given Garoppolo’s agents permission to seek a trade. However, just because the Niners are done with the 30-year-old doesn’t mean he can’t help another team.

Here’s a look at five teams whose playoff odds hold a little more value by adding Garoppolo.

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