It's not as simple as "Derek Carr vs. Aaron Rodgers" for the New York Jets Derek Carr is arriving in Florham Park today for his visit with the New York Jets. So maybe around the time of the [NFL] combine, we might have an idea of where Carr will land. The combine begins February 28 and runs through March 6 in Indianapolis. You can hate on Rodgers all you want but Carr is no Rodgers when it comes to Quarterbacking. When you dig up Fresno State tape from back in the day, the chemistry between Carr and Adams was pretty obvious. Whats next, will Rodgers borrow money from the state of Mississipp too? Rodgers hasn't put a timetable on making a decision, but Packers president Mark Murphy told ESPN's Dianna Russini last week he hopes to have clarity on the situation before the start of free agency in March. Jimmy G won well with McDaniels before settling into Kyle Shanahan's system to NFC championship-caliber in San Francisco. On top of that, whatever decision comes from Rodgers could wind up greasing the skids for moves from other teams at the position, and the Packerslike the Jetsare staying loose with their quarterbacking plans. If you get past all of that, you cannot ignore the ridiculous contract he has, for an 8-9 QB that doesnt even appear to like playing football anymore. forgotmypassword says: He also can lean well on Jacobs and the running game to take better advantage of deep shots off play-action than Carr does. If Rodgers is the quarterback the Jets bring in, that would give Wilson a year or two to watch and learn from one of the all-time greats. Another position of need for the Jets is safety. Outside of Green Bay, it seems like the Jets and Raiders battling for making the right blockbuster offer to acquire Rodgers. You jut cant win Mike Jones wrote that Jets will be able to lure Carr to New York even though he will have his share of suitors in free agency. Quarterback wasnt the only topic, but it was the most important one and it will be until the Jets settle (or miss) on one of their top targets before the start of free agency in March, which seems to be the goal. Free agent quarterback Derek Carr met with the New York Jets this past weekend. There was never any outward sign of tension between Rodgers and Adams, who became the most prolific quarterback-receiver duo in the Packers storied franchise history. Plus, with his salary it doesnt make any sense to give anything up for him. Rodgers had a broken thumb the last half of last season. Right now, were looking at a situation where Aaron Rodgers hasnt even gone to the Packers to say whether he wants to be traded, Darlington said. Beyond the reunion with Adams, Rodgers also would thrive with tight end Darren Waller, once a Packers trade target and slot ace Hunter Renfrow. Kinda hoping for Rodgers. And unfortunately, the last few years have been frustrating from an injury standpoint, but I can tell you that Mekhi is in as good of a place now as Ive seen him in a long time. If Mike White can make that team click, Derek Carr could take them to the next level. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) March 18, 2022. Jones had several dustups with the Patriots' piecemeal offensive coaching staff in the season after McDaniels left. This is the season where we talk to a lot of GMs and talk about a lot of different scenarios and a lot of different trades not just quarterbacks. For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. According to Connor Hughes of SNY.tv, the visit went " very well ." The visit, over a proper Italian lunch at Fiorino Ristorante in Summit, N.J., reportedly went well. Carr had a down year by his standards in 2022 (3,522 yards, 24 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, 60.8 percent completions), which still wouldve been one of the best seasons for a quarterback in Jets history. Also per source, Aaron Rodgers knew this was coming and still signed his new Packers contract. Carr on the Jets is a pretty scary thought. Friendly reminder that these are Derek Carrs career stats. The Raiders do have great passing weapons for McDaniels and need a qB who can get the ball to Adams, Waller and Renfrow. Aaron Rodgers. Maybe a team would rather get Carr at $30 million, instead of giving up a potential top draft pick and pay $50 million. Im sure youve got a lot of questions about safeties, the Jets general manager said. Because there's really no considering Carr without Rodgers. Let's compare Rodgers and Carr head-to-head in important categories. Powered by. The Buffalo Bills will keep an eye on New York here . For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. Even if they wont (or cant) admit it publicly, the Jets are very interested in the idea of adding the 39-year-old. Williams is one of a number of high-level defensive tackles seeking new deals, including Dexter Lawrence, Jeffery Simmons and Daron Payne, whom the Commanders franchise-tagged on Tuesday. (Isaiah Burse caught 17 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown in that game. Carr couldnt handle New York. Theyre not getting Rodgers, and Carr overvalues himself. Derek Carr is a free agent. Rodgers is a four-time MVP, the last two coming in 2020 and 2021. The Raiders didnt throw in a couple more first-rounders and Al Davis old sunglasses for the best receiver in football? 7th in Y/A, 14th in Passer Rating, 5th most INTs, 2022 When a decision is ready to be made, I feel very strongly were going to make the right decision for the Jets.. Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr could all be on the move. For the record, this isnt the first time McGinn has been hyper critical of Rodgers. Who in their right mind believes Carr has the cache to recruit other FAs to, of all places, the Jets? So not only should we soon have answers on Carr and Rodgers, the market for guys such as Jimmy Garoppolo, Daniel Jones and Geno Smith could start to take shape in the skyways, hotel lobbies and quiet corners of the convention center in Indy. If Carr is the Jets next quarterback, he surely isnt signing to be a placeholder for Wilson. And they'd be taking on a contract that carries a 2023 cap hit of $31.6 million. Would love your thoughts, please comment. That leaves the Jets as extremely interested bystanders who are still doing their due diligence with Carr and have contingency plans in place if they lose out on Rodgers and Carr. The four-time Pro Bowler visited the New Orleans Saints last week while he was still under contract with the Raiders. Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 17, 2022. That could be an indication Douglas is willing to restructure or redo the contracts of players like Davis or Lawson. I think Rodgers still has it but would need a situation hes really pumped up for to avoid it being more of the malaise we saw last season. January 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EST. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. As it's been an offseason tradition in Green Bay, the . Uber talented team, where 4 QBs were not enough. I'm not sure, but it could be a sticking point for Derek Carr." Carr has also visited the New Orleans Saints as he explores free agency. Would you want to go to the Jets if you were Aaron Rodgers? You might see the part of him where he looks like a leader all the time. The Jets are ready to make a decision. Add those two dynamics together, and you can see where for the Giants (Saquon Barkley), Raiders (Josh Jacobs), Cowboys (Tony Pollard), Eagles (Miles Sanders) or Bears (David Mongomery), it would make some sense just to tag them for a year with plans to let them go after 2023. The best move you could have ever made was hiring Ziegler/McDaniels, clean house, have patience and dont have Davis meddle. Plus, more on Lamar Jackson and the franchise tag and Carson Wentzs release. The Jets want him, Itll be interesting. MORE:Why Raiders released QB after failed trade to Saints. 1 priority this offseason is to upgrade at quarterback with a veteran, whether thats in free agency or via trade. The Jets star defensive tackle made it clear at the end of the season that he wants his contract extension resolved sooner than later. Aaron Rodgers, out of the darkness The specter of Aaron Rodgers' decision about his future has hung over the entire combine, though Douglas avoided talking directly about him. Thats Carr, a top pick who would hopefully be an immediate impact player and an extra $20 million to bring in 1-2 top free agents, or just bring in Rodgers. I will say this.thered be an awful lot of hilarious meltdowns if that came to pass. Draft a QB #2, and already butchering that up? LIVE: Boy Green reacts to the #Jets hosting free agent QB Derek Carr for a visit + what happens next? Youd be scared to take him and maybe even more scared to pass on him.. New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. It's long overdue but Derek Carr is finally going to play in his first-ever playoff game on Sunday. The New York Jets like Derek Carr. Brissett spent one season with McDaniels as a Patriot as a third-round rookie in 2016 before being traded to the Colts in the following year. We've received your submission. His answer: Zay Flowers, the receiver from BC. The truth is that Carr is a middling quarterback. Hes working his tail off.. If you ask the team's former general manager in Mike . This can be interpreted as a subtle message to the Jets, who have shown interest in Derek Carr but are seemingly waiting on Rodgers' decision to determine whether they want to move forward with Carr. In this trade, Green Bay gets this selection, a 2023 third-round pick, plus the Raiders' first-, second-, and fourth-round picks in 2024 if Rodgers plays that season. Rodgers has stepped off the deep end. Mosley ($21.47 million cap hit) is also a prime candidate to get his contract restructured, especially coming off a Pro Bowl season. ==========. The Jets have made it no secret that their No. Trade for Aaron Rodgers Duh. Carr would be here for a longer haul, and presumably that would stunt Wilsons eventual development into a starter if thats the plan. Copyright 2023 Newsday. We dont have hardly any money prorated into the future on our salary cap, so we have great flexibility to create very large amounts of cap space if necessary., Potential NFL salary cap cuts per team for 2023 season: Joe Mixon, Matt Ryan and more. The nine-year veteran has also metwith the Saints and reportedly will meet with the Carolina Panthers here at the Combine. Packers may be done with Rodgers, but theyre not done with his contract. Who in their right mind believes Carr has the cache to recruit other FAs to, of all places, the Jets? Get instant advice on your decision to start Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr for Week 18. And whoever gets him can walk away at no cost next year. The Jets met with Derek Carr in New Jersey last week, and theyll meet again with the former Raiders quarterback in Indianapolis this week. Davante Adams and Derek Carr played 2 seasons together at Fresno State (2012-2013) In that span: - Adams led the FBS in receptions, rec yards . INDIANAPOLIS Joe Douglas sauntered up to the lectern and smiled. Aaron Rodgers might be out of Green Bay and Derek Carr is a huge name available in the NFL offseason. I dont understand why any team would give anything for Rodgers. There remains the possibility that Rodgers will choose to return to Green Bay. Jets Predicted to Sign Veteran QB to $60 Million Contract, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. INDIANAPOLIS The Jets continue to wait on Aaron Rodgers situation to be cleared up, but it hasnt stopped them from staying in contact with Derek Carr. No guarantee with Purdy. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the Raiders and Saints had the framework of a trade worked out, but it required Carr's approval because he has a full no-trade clause. It came down to him wanting out and to play with Derek Carr, his college QB. He did visit the New Orleans Saints before his release from the Raiders. He has visited the Saints. As for Becton, Douglas said the Jets havent made a decision about his fifth-year option for 2024, though they are expected to decline it. Needs. Their window will close soon. We really enjoyed spending time with him. The Patriots should also see they can have a high floor to complement their defense and running game with Jones, but the ceiling to win big under Bill Belichick in the near future may not be there in the AFC East landscape, especially if the Jets get Rogers while the Bills still have Josh Allen and the Dolphins get more out of Tua Tagovailoa. The Jets also recently hired Todd Downing as passing-game coordinator. We ran the spread and the up-tempo offense, and he went out there and did his thing. You already know the answer to [how hell handle the next few weeks], an AFC exec said. Carr, as you would imagine, was pretty happy about the whole thing when it came down. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All of that is true and it could even been added that Carr is not the diva that Rodgers is. if he went to another team that team would demand he show up for all off season workouts and meetings rather than being allowed to choose which ones he attends.on another team he may not be considered the coach or General Manager but just the quarterback.expect an announcement of his retirement coming soon on your favorite sports outlet. Both sides relayed afterwards that they were looking to be able to plan more effectively for the draft and free agency, and getting the trade done well in advance certainly helped, as did the fact that there was the clarity that year that the Colts would stay at No. If the Raiders want to just win, baby, by investing more to upgrade their supporting cast for McDaniels, then it would feel good, baby, to add Garoppolo. 2, with his speed, and how you can work him in the slot, and what he brings in the return game.. Both QBs are better than Wilson. But it's also clear that Garoppolo, Brady's one-time strong backup in New England McDaniels, would make sense on a much cheaper free-agent deal where draft capital won't be required to get him. And so it goes, Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. But theres another interesting aspect to this that everyone should pay attention to. He averaged 4,252 passing yards and 22.5 touchdowns and completed 68.7 percent of his passes from 2018 to 2021. I can tell you that was a fantastic visit, Douglas said Tuesday afternoon. Before joining The Athletic, he worked as a staff writer for The Star-Ledger, where he covered the Eagles and Giants. Players wholl be available later include Texas A&Ms Antonio Johnson, Notre Dames Brandon Joseph and Alabamas Jordan Battle. Rodgers, though, has navigated another offseason of uncertainty. Were going to respect his process and then, again, well be ready to make a decision when the time comes.. 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