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John Lynch asked Bill Belichick if he’d trade Tom Brady

New England Patriots v San Francisco 49ers

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots stands on the field during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Jimmy Garoppolo had gotten used to being the second choice in New England. He also apparently was the second choice in San Francisco.

Jay Glazer of FOX reports that 49ers G.M. John Lynch asked Patriots coach Bill Belichick whether Belichick would trade quarterback Tom Brady.

The answer, of course, was no. But the fact that Lynch even inquired about bringing Brady to the team for which he grew up rooting necessarily makes Garoppolo the fallback option to Brady.

Just as he was in New England.