San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
"I say that because they need a guy that can throw the football down the field," Ninkovich said. "... They need to go out and get somebody like Jimmy G. Jimmy G! Go get Jimmy G. You've got a running game, you've got a good defense. You've got a quarterback that can throw the football down the field effectively, accurately.
"I think Jimmy G with the Colts would put them over the top and get them to the Super Bowl."
Naturally, that sparked comments from Colts fans, who weren't necessarily all against making a move for Garoppolo, but didn't feel as passionately about the 49ers quarterback as Ninkovich clearly does.
The real question is what to the Colts believe? If they feel Garoppolo can make them better, and a few other NFL teams feel the same way, that could create some nice demand for the 49ers quarterback.
Garoppolo's time in red and gold has likely come to an end. The 49ers are expected to part ways with the veteran passer, officially transitioning to last year's No. 3 overall pick, Trey Lance.
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