You already know the answer to [how hell handle the next few weeks], an AFC exec said. A lot of things to like.. Theyll get him! If they thought he was available, Gutekunst said, later adding that the Packers view backup Jordan Love as ready to be an NFL starting quarterback.. But, again, weve had a lot of positive discussions., Joe Douglas: Im sure you all want to ask about safeties. pic.twitter.com/f1uQDyC8IQ, Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) February 28, 2023. 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. And if they wait too long for Rodgers, the Jets again face the possibility of missing out on Carr if he decides to sign elsewhere. So a lot of things to like., I dont want to speak for Derek, Douglas said. But the league awaits Rodgers saying anything about what he plans to do: retire, return to the Packers or request a trade elsewhere. 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. Thered be similar benefits this year for Chicago and a trade partner to start working on a deal now. Tom Brady would have topped this list had he not retired from good from the NFL. Its built for playing ball.. Before joining The Athletic, he worked as a staff writer for The Star-Ledger, where he covered the Eagles and Giants. 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. Theres appeal to that, too, in how you can build around such a quarterback. Despite having one of the worst statistical seasons of his NFL career (3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns, 12 interceptions,) he emerged. Rodgers, though, has navigated another offseason of uncertainty. If he does choose to play, the next step will be deciding if he wants to remain with the Packers or be traded to another organization. forgotmypassword says: With the NFL Combine taking place next week in Indianapolis, the Jets surely will be focusing on offensive line help. You people are embarrassing. 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 . Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. He has visited the Saints. The Jets now have to decide whether to pursue Carr or wait to see what Rodgers currently debating his future, as both an active NFL quarterback and member of the Packers, on a darkness retreat ultimately decides. 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. And both tackle positions were revolving doors last season because of injuries. If thats not possible, certainly, Carr will be very much in the mix.. Just sayin. McDaniels might be eager to go here should Rodgers and Garoppolo be taken off the table, but it feels like an intriguing longshot for now. Very authentic, ultra-intelligent, just very comfortable in his own skin and highly competitive, Douglas said. For the first time in 10 seasons, the Raiders will have a new starting quarterback in 2023. Together, Downing and Hackett have relationships with Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr and Ryan Tannehill. The Jets have shown interest in both players. I do think the Niners would be the best place. 2 overall pick is supposed to in his first two seasons. Trade assets required Carr's 2023 salary ($32.9 million) and a portion of his 2024 salary ($7.5 million) will become guaranteed on February 15. 1 for the Jets, finding someone to protect him isnt far behind, Jets GM confident Zach Wilson will hit his very high ceiling, Jets GM feeling really good about extension talks with star, Jets to play Browns in Hall of Fame Game as two legends get enshrined, engaged in preliminary discussions with the Packers, according to longtime Packers beat writer Bob McGinn. Love stinks, We've received your submission. Rodgers executes at a whole other level with the same level of support. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Carr informed the Raiders he wouldn't accept a trade to the Saints or any other team. The lowest figure, outside of the kicker-punter number, is for running backs, at $10.09 million. Pete Carroll and John Schneider knew they had to change their draft philosophy in 2022, and they explained it at the scouting combine. MORE:Derek Carr landing spots 2023: Jets, Saints among best fits as Raiders release long-time QB. So I wouldnt rule it out, after the Bears, and potential suitors for the first pick, get a good look at the quarterbacks in the draft this week. And Pro Football Focus Brad Spielberger projected that whoever does sign Carr, who will turn 32 in March, would give him atwo-year deal worth $60 million(including $32.5 million in guaranteed money), making him the 12thhighest-paid quarterback in football. LIVE: Boy Green reacts to the #Jets hosting free agent QB Derek Carr for a visit + what happens next? Its on the brink, Ive had a lot of productive discussions with multiple GMs around the league, Douglas said. Wentzs problems in Washington were, very much, the problems he had at the end in Philly and Indianapolishis accuracy was scattershot, the hits hes taken over the years seemed to affect his presence in the pocket, and whenever storm clouds gathered for him, the rain would always follow. Center Connor McGovern, tackle George Fant and guard Nate Herbig who started a combined 35 games in 2022 are all set to hit free agency. He has total control of the narrative. It wouldnt be the worst thing for the Jets to sign Williams before the market balloons his price point. Also per source, Aaron Rodgers knew this was coming and still signed his new Packers contract. They did just that over the weekend, meeting with Carr. What do Douglas and his scouts have in store for an encore as this years draft approaches? ==========. The Posts Brian Costello reported ahead of the Super Bowl that the Jets have engaged in preliminary discussions with the Packers, preparing for the scenario where Rodgers does become available via trade. Somebody is screwing things up in NY. Of course he goes to the same school as Aaron Donald, so you get the ghost of Aaron Donald. Derek Carr, the Raiders former quarterback whos now a free agent, this past weekend visited Jets brass general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh. Im a 50+ year Packer fan and Im ready to see Rodgers move on. Even at the age of 39 if he moves to another team they may get the chip on shoulder Rodgers as he sets out to prove GB wrong. 18th in Y/A, 8th in Passer Rating, 28th most INTs, 2017 Analysis by Jason La Canfora. ESPNs Jeff Darlington said on Get Up on Monday that we have some hard conversations that are going to be happening in Florham Park this week following a weekend meeting with Carr that went really well.. But they appear to love Aaron Rodgers. But dont buy into the washed-up, over-the-hill talk. According to Rapoport, Carr who has a no-trade. Theyre fascinated at the idea of adding Rodgers, Darlington reported, but the two distinct timelines have created the ultimate predicament for the Jets. Carr could be much more of a long-term solution. That's the main takeaway from ESPN's Dianna Russini's reports on Tuesday. Guard/tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker is coming off a season-ending triceps injury, tackle Mekhi Becton has played one game in two years due to knee injuries and second-year tackle Max Mitchell has a medical issue that knocked him out for the last five games of the season. For two days and nights now I have locked myself away in my very dark bedroom contemplating Aaron Rodgers next move and after deep,serious thought I have come to the conclusion that Mr. Rodgers will in fact elect to retire instead of going to play for another team. Yes and no. 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. The former Raiders quarterback spent a couple of days in New Jersey two weekends ago meeting with Douglas, coach Robert Saleh and offensive assistant coaches. The New York Jets like Derek Carr. Derek Carr will reportedly take his first visit as a free agent with the New York Jets after being released by the Las Vegas Raiders. Free If the Jets pick one in the first round, a name to watch would be Alabamas Brian Branch, who also can play nickel cornerback. Whats the plan: Long term or short term? They hired a coach two years ago, and he drafted a QB with the #2 overall pick in the draft. All rights reserved. If he can play re-energized, focused and with a chip on his shoulder, whatever team hes on is going to be considered a contender. Aaron Rodgers isnt. No Rodgers drama and Garappolo, as long as he can stay healthy, is a better QB than Carr. Enticing him with young wide receivers and a top-notch defense that give him a chance to contend in the AFC East, Jones wrote. Adams went off in his penultimate game with Carr, catching nine passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. Kinda hoping for Rodgers. Carr's situation is simpler because he's a free agent. The life he could have there! "If I was [Jets owner] Woody Johnson, I would go Derek Carr as my 1, Jimmy G as my second option and then Aaron Rodgers as my third option." Rodgers is potentially available for trade this . This thing they call football If the Jets are as in the dark as Rodgers was on his retreat, theyre in jeopardy of missing out on both Rodgers (should he opt to retire, stay in Green Bay or play for a different team) and Carr, who has interest from other teams, including the Saints, the other team he has visited. Rodgers is a four-time MVP, the last two coming in 2020 and 2021. the team's top option still is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Let's compare Rodgers and Carr head-to-head in important categories. It didn't . But even at this point, Rodgers is still a better QB than Carr. Powered by. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. I dont know where to put him; hes so little, Jeremiah said. Spielberger wrote that it isnt often a quarterback of this caliber reaches the open market like this. He projected that Carr would not match the $121 million contract he signed last offseason, writing that a solid short-term deal would allow him to rebuild his value before potentially dipping back into free agency in 2025. Its hard to put an exact timetable, Douglas said. It wasn't pretty and it wasn't easy but the Las Vegas Raiders finished the season the same way they started - with an unpredictable overtime thriller. Packers want somebody else, 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. Douglas and his staff delivered one of the best draft classes in franchise history last year when they selected cornerback Sauce Gardner and receiver Garrett Wilson, who won the NFLs Defensive and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, respectively. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. He has plenty of great football left in him, the problem is he becomes so complacent in Green Bay. It got us here to the combine. And so that was the bulk of the discussion at Douglas news conference at the NFL combine on Tuesday. We offer recommendations from over 100 fantasy football experts along with player statistics, the latest news . Left tackle Mekhi Becton, Douglas 2020 first-round pick (No. Plus, more on Lamar Jackson and the franchise tag and Carson Wentzs release. Rodgers has emerged from his darkness retreat, but he still hasnt shed any light on his future. Once Rodgers does make his intentions clear, expect things to speed up in the Jets quarterback pursuit, whether thats signing Carr, pursuing a trade for Rodgers or turning their attention toward other options. Derek Carr is a free agent. All I want to hear is Rodgers wont play in Green Bay in 2023. The Raiders picked the wrong guy to keep. Carr could duplicate with the Jets what Matthew Stafford did two years ago when he left the Lions for the Rams and won a Super Bowl. Also, the only reason he can choose his next team is because Raiders ownership is nuts. (Isaiah Burse caught 17 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown in that game. So, why are we even having this QB conversation? While . Were going to respect his process and then, again, well be ready to make a decision when the time comes.. Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 17, 2022. 1 and take Andrew Luck. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. And I know that we hold him in very high regard as a person and a player, so let him recover a little bit and well have those discussions as the offseason progresses.. The Jets could do that and have their quarterback situation settled for the next several years. And even if hes pumped, hed still have to fight his way through a far better conference than the one hes already had so much trouble with. 26th in Y/A, 19th in Passer Rating, 9th most INTs, 2016 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. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) gets off a pass over New England Patriots cornerback Myles Bryant (27) during the first half of their NFL game at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022,. Young's weight will be a big deal for teams evaluating him at this week's NFL combine. At that point in time,Rodgers darkness retreat will have concluded and he presumably will have emerged with a clearer idea about his football future. Whats next, will Rodgers borrow money from the state of Mississipp too? Carr is a four-time Pro Bowl player who could help the Jets make the playoffs;Rodgers is a four-time MVP who would improve the Jets more and make them a legitimate contender. When Gutekunst was asked if he still wants Rodgers to be the Packers quarterback, he said,Our feelings havent changed about Aaron. For the record, this isnt the first time McGinn has been hyper critical of Rodgers. Considering what Carr did in 2021 with very little talent around him, amidst a train wreck of a season, speaks volumes for what he is capable of doing. You might see the part of him where he looks like a leader all the time. 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. We've received your submission. So Rodgers will be their top priority. As we reported this morning, Carr expressed to the Jets his desire to survey the landscape, and the Jets plan has been to do the same, but the mutual interest there is very real. Updated Jan 13, 2022 at 5:49pm. It is only speculation until the aaron Witch Project concludes the transitional period of planetary alignment. Derek Carr visited the team recently, Aaron Rodgers is out of his darkness retreat, and the Jets are on the clock QB wise. Mosley ($21.47 million cap hit) is also a prime candidate to get his contract restructured, especially coming off a Pro Bowl season. Im kind of thinking Rodgers was pissed someone leaked his box experiment but I think he is pissed more at when it is. Douglas said theyll be ready to pull the trigger on a deal for a quarterback when the times comes. With Nathaniel Hackett and Todd Downing running the show Pat Mahomes would look like a journeyman. The Jets have reportedly reached out to the Packers to express their interest in trading for Rodgers. Instead, Carr becomes a free agent and can explore his many options among QB-needy teams early in the offseason. Rodgers is dating Wess daughter, Mallory Evans. 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. The Jets are the Jets. But theres another interesting aspect to this that everyone should pay attention to. You jut cant win And recently, according to multiple reports, the Packers have appeared ready to move on from their star quarterback for a variety of reasons, including, according to longtime Packers beat writer Bob McGinn, that theyre disgusted and done with him. And Rogers probably values those MVP awards way more than his single Superbowl ring. When you need 5 QBs to compete, something is amiss. Cousins and Carr might as well be the Spider-Man meme of middle-tier QBs. Even if Rodgers decides he wants to leave Green Bay, he's under contract, which would require teams to present their best offer in a trade. But Carr has never been close to the real deal, despite some efficient numbers. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Jets will host Carr. I would guess they have cap issues or will have them soon. 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. People whove worked with him the past couple of years have said not to rule that out. No one likes Rodgers, but the suggestion that Carr is of equal talent is asinine. And after the catch, he creates. The New York Jets were recently projected to sign veteran quarterback Derek Carr to a multiyear $60 million contract . Carr cannot compete a 5 yard completion on 3rd down in the 2nd half leaving the defense on the field almost the entire half. Despite having one of the worst statistical seasons of his NFL career (3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns, 12 interceptions,) he emerged as the centerpiece of the Jets desire to upgrade with a veteran quarterback. Would love your thoughts, please comment. I would say we feel good about our process and were also going to respect his process, Douglas said. Statistically, Rodgers is the superior quarterback, throwing 475 career TD passes to just 105 INTs with a career 103.6 quarterback rating; Carr has thrown 217 TDs to 99 INTs with a career 91.8 rating. 18th in Y/A, 26th in Passer Rating, 1st most INTs. Enjoyed spending time with him. 33rd in Y/A, 30th in Passer Rating, 13th most INTs, 2015 Neither, Aaron Rogers is simply an average quarterback with no leadership skills despite his age. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. On the other hand, I think Johnson feels Rogers is the Jets missing link to go deep into the playoffs next season. Hell definitely have one of, if not the best, vertical leaps. Obviously, our coaching staff trusted him a lot to let him do his thing out there, and he called a lot of the plays. Cousins can treat them right throwing to them like Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and Adam Thielen. No guarantee with Purdy. It came down to him wanting out and to play with Derek Carr, his college QB. If Mike White can make that team click, Derek Carr could take them to the next level. The visit, over a proper Italian lunch at Fiorino Ristorante in Summit, N.J., reportedly went well. What we know is that Adams and the Packers were far apart in negotiations on a new contract, and the Raiders were quite willing to transact. MORE:What Tom Brady retirement means for Buccaneers, Raiders, 49ers & Aaron Rodgers as NFL QB carousel begins to spin. When we feel like its time to make the right decision, were going to make it.. Davante Adams and Derek Carr played 2 seasons together at Fresno State (2012-2013), Adams led the FBS in receptions, rec yards and rec TD Carr led the FBS in pass yards and pass TD The Bulldogs won the inaugural Mountain West Championship Game#Reunited pic.twitter.com/NegfMeOinQ, NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 17, 2022. The Bulldogs were indeed a formidable force with Carr and Adams in 2012 and 2013 Carr threw 87 touchdown passes to 15 interceptions in that time, and Adams caught 233 of Carrs passes for 3,031 yards and 38 touchdowns. Also in that draft were running back Breece Hall, who was on his way to a possible rookie of the year season before he injured his knee in October, and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, who was productive in the defensive line rotation and on special teams. For the Jets, theres a risk in waiting out other quarterback options, missing out on Carr and not being able to sign someone else of similar (or better) talent. When you dig up Fresno State tape from back in the day, the chemistry between Carr and Adams was pretty obvious. So, why would Adams choose the Raiders and Derek Carr a far above-average quarterback over Rodgers, whos absolutely one of the five best throwers of the football weve ever seen? No, in that, well, his game is a little like those of his Alabama predecessors, Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones, in that his talents arent best displayed in that sort of setting. The visit, over a proper. Gutekunst said that fourth-year quarterback Jordan Love needs to play, but Love wont as long as Rodgers is in the picture. Carr is in a unique situation. Levi. 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. Theyre not getting Rodgers, and Carr overvalues himself. MORE:NFL offseason schedule 2023: When is the NFL Draft, free agency, other key dates to know? Did you just say Carr had no talent around him with Adams, Waller, Renfrow, Jacobs, etc? 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. Its pretty much out there in the media already, but hes a real good guy, Adams said of his quarterback at the 2014 scouting combine. The first quarterbacking domino could fall this week, with Derek Carr a free agent and Aaron Rodgers coming out of the darkness. Douglas seemed to indicate that if Brown wants to keep playing, they intend to bring him back. They dont want to rush to make a move if they have a chance to acquire an all-time great player. You can hate on Rodgers all you want but Carr is no Rodgers when it comes to Quarterbacking. New York has also been connected to Aaron Rodgers in trade rumors. On the surface, it looks like the Jets are playing a high-stakes game of chicken with their quarterback position. Aaron Rodgers will probably sign with the 49ers. Rodgers' status remains up in the air because it's unclear if he'll play in 2023. 2, with his speed, and how you can work him in the slot, and what he brings in the return game.. General manager Joe Douglas said. Well, we can debate whether or not he should have been the mvp (Mahomes should have been for at least one of those seasons), but you cannot ignore that Rodgers is older, even more of a malcontent, and openly dislikes working with new WRs. But in this case, with the realities of that position, the franchise tag could really be used as a hammer by a couple of those teams. Carr provides New York with a veteran quarterback in the prime of his career.. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, If finding the right QB is job No. Needs. Im told that it was a very positive meeting, that the Jets really believe that Derek Carr is the type of quarterback that can lead them to a potential championship, Darlington said during the segment. We dont know if the Packers would be willing to trade him. Getty Derek Carr with Aaron Rodgers. The Jets also recently hired Todd Downing as passing-game coordinator. Hes gonna eat sushi and potato chips and sodium the night before and puff up and hes gonna get that magical two-zero-zero, and then hes not doing squat. Both QBs are better than Wilson. But for now, his camp insists that hes gonna do whatever it takes to keep playing. Signing a way inconsistent Carr would be such a Jets move. Rodgers would be the ultimate Brady surrogate acquisition and then some. Brissett had a terrific 2022 (check it out) starting the first 11 games for the Browns, replacing Deshaun Watson. They help . You, of course, have probably heard about this other undersized DT from Pitt. This deep pass to Adams against Utah State in the 2013 Mountain West Conference Championship showed the timing between quarterback and receiver. My moneys on things looking positive with Carr, but they still make a play for Rodgers, with the deal falling through so late in the game that Carr decides to sign somewhere else and they end up with Garappolo who gets them to 5-1 before getting injured for the season and they end up 7-10 or 8-9. Carr is not that guy. We feel really good about where were at, Douglas said. Some NFL teams have started cutting players for cap savings, but Douglas said not to expect the Jets to make any such moves before the end of the combine. Rodgers is real good, but will he play well with new coaches?? In 10 career games played in 40 degrees or colder, Carr has a 3-7 record with 11 TDs, 12 INTs, a 57 percent completion rate and a 69.2 passer rating. A motivated Rodgers could make this team a legit contender. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. The New York Jets are really interested in Derek Carr. Cousins is also a little more aggressive and can stretch the field for McDaniels better than Carr. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Because there's really no considering Carr without Rodgers. Getty Carr has never won a playoff game and cannot play in the cold. Free agent quarterback Derek Carr met with the New York Jets this past weekend. The first quarterbacking domino could fall this week, with Derek Carr a free agent and Aaron Rodgers coming out of the darkness. Brissett doesn't sound like the most exciting option as a standalone, but has more appeal as a cheap high-end bridge QB who knows the offense in conjunction with drafting one of the above first-round quarterbacks. Carr is loaded with excuses as are Raiders fans who are clueless. So stay tuned. Wes Edens and Marc Lasry, primary owners of the Milwaukee Bucks and co-owners and business partners with Aaron Rodgers are well-connected New York billionaires. He's a graduate of the University of Arizona and is originally from Cherry Hill, N.J. Rodgers compared his situation to Brett Favre's in 2008, which also culminated in a legendary Packers quarterback joining the Jets. And this week is important because those two teams, and the other 30, will be here. Obviously were going to be exploring the veteran quarterback market this offseason and well look at every available option, Douglas said. The linebackers are going to be first up for workouts Thursday, and Clemsons Trenton Simpson and Arkansas Drew Sanders are two guys that people here are expecting to put on a show. Las Vegas, as expected, after benching Derek Carr for the final two games of the 2022 regular released him from his contracton Tuesday. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. The specter of Aaron Rodgers decision about his future has hung over the entire combine, though Douglas avoided talking directly about him. This is the veteran quarterbacks first visit as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. 38-3. This is the first time that hes been a free agent in his pro career. Other visits could occur. Plus, with his salary it doesnt make any sense to give anything up for him. Rodgers is entering the second year of a $150 million guaranteed contract and is Packers property. 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