Raiders Sign Jimmy Garoppolo: A New Era in Las Vegas?

The Raiders had a disappointing end to the 2022 season, finishing 6-11.

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Derek Carr was informed that he was being replaced as the starting quarterback after Week 16.

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The Raiders signed Jimmy Garoppolo, reuniting him with head coach Josh McDaniels.

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Garoppolo was attracted to the Raiders because of McDaniels and his familiarity with his offensive system.

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Garoppolo said that McDaniels taught him how to be successful in the NFL.

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Garoppolo and McDaniels both compared going away from McDaniels' offense to Kyle Shanahan's version as like learning a new language.

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