It seems long ago now, but teams haven't forgotten how impressive Jimmy Garoppolo looked at the beginning of the season.

With Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension, Garoppolo stepped in and looked downright comfortable running New England's offense. In two starts and five appearances this season, Garoppolo has completed 69.4 percent of his passes for four touchdowns and zero interceptions.

As a result, his trade value has skyrocketed. And, with Brady not planning to retire any time soon, Bill Belichick will likely cash in this offseason.

Even though the Patriots haven't officially placed Jimmy G on the trade block, they do expect to field offers. Right off the bat, they've set the absolutely minimum for what they'll consider.

From ESPN's Adam Schefter, via Kirk and Callahan:

Adam Schefter says discussions for Jimmy G in a trade start at a 1st & 4th round draft pick (the Sam Bradford return).

With QB talent at an extreme premium in the NFL, bringing in a young signal caller with years of experience behind Belichick and Brady has to be appealing for many teams across the league. Somebody will take a chance on Garoppolo, and in the process, the Patriots will gain valuable draft equity.