I would guess they have cap issues or will have them soon. Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 17, 2022. While Carr met with the Jets, Rodgers participated in his darkness retreat. I would say we feel good about our process and were also going to respect his process, Douglas said. Better look somewhere else or develop something on your own roster. Carr is in a unique situation. Plus, more on Lamar Jackson and the franchise tag and Carson Wentzs release. Rodgers has stepped off the deep end. Think hed be able to toe the line, drawing checks from a guy that owns a massive chunk of big pharma? Could the Bears move the first pick soon? Yes Im sure Rodgers and Carr are both stoked to be coached by the brilliant high school offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. 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. I dont. His answer: Zay Flowers, the receiver from BC. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. The Raiders released the 31-year-old earlier this month . The Athletics Mike Jones predicted Derek Carr, who was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on February 14, would sign with the Jets as one of his 10 bold offseason projections in a February 18 story. 2. 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. The Bulldogs liked to throw the ball). Who in their right mind believes Carr has the cache to recruit other FAs to, of all places, the Jets? 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Thanks for contacting us. 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. And whoever gets him can walk away at no cost next year. 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. I feel good that this process is going to play out in the right way.. 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. Neither Lamarcus Joyner nor free-agent pickup Jordan Whitehead distinguished themselves last season. (Tampering, of course, is prohibited by the NFL, but with the endless chain of personal relationships around the league, tampering in some shape takes place all around the league.). Douglas wasnt willing to commit to any timeline but did say that Carr is going to be thorough in his own process in choosing his next team. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Theyre fascinated at the idea of adding Rodgers, Darlington reported, but the two distinct timelines have created the ultimate predicament for the Jets. Derek Carr, #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders, celebrates after throwing for a touchdown during an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on . 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. Thats ALL the Packers got? The Raiders picked the wrong guy to keep. Hes coming off one of the worst statistical seasons of his career his 12 INTs were his most since his first full season in 2008. 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. 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. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. February 21, 2023 at 8:39 am, OF COURSE the Jets are gonna pursue both. So a lot of things to like., I dont want to speak for Derek, Douglas said. Certainly, people would be interested in Aaron Rodgers, right? The lowest figure, outside of the kicker-punter number, is for running backs, at $10.09 million. Enticing him with young wide receivers and a top-notch defense that give him a chance to contend in the AFC East, Jones wrote. They lost six consecutive games to finish the season after going 7-4 through 11 contests. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Theyll get him! Go with Carr. All of that is true and it could even been added that Carr is not the diva that Rodgers is. Cant give a direct timetable, a specific timetable. Also, the only reason he can choose his next team is because Raiders ownership is nuts. It's long overdue but Derek Carr is finally going to play in his first-ever playoff game on Sunday. I dont know where to put him; hes so little, Jeremiah said. The Jets will explore Derek Carr. The Jets are ready to make a decision. He has visited the Saints. It takes a lot of energy to start new with another team, especially when youve played your entire career in the same place. MORE:Why Raiders released QB after failed trade to Saints. Linebacker C.J. 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. Im sure youve got a lot of questions about safeties, the Jets general manager said. INDIANAPOLIS The Jets continue to wait on Aaron Rodgers' situation to be cleared up, but it hasn't stopped them from staying in contact with Derek Carr. 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. 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. We ran the spread and the up-tempo offense, and he went out there and did his thing. Levi. Whats more, what happens there certainly could (and probably should) impact how hungry certain teams in the top half of the first round are for Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Will Levis and Anthony Richardson. We still have a lot of flexibility, Douglas said. 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. He would completely self destruct in the NY market. So, if the Jets think they can compete for a Lombardi Trophy with their defense, ranked fourth in the league in 2022, and offensive skill-position talent, Rodgers is their man. Another position of need for the Jets is safety. I dont understand why any team would give anything for Rodgers. Get instant advice on your decision to start Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr for Week 18. Reacting to Jets hosting free agent QB Derek Carr for a visit: what's next? Adams went off in his penultimate game with Carr, catching nine passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. Rodgers, because of his experience as the higher-profile superstar, likely would handle the New York market better than Carr, who hasnt been exposed to nearly as much media scrutiny as Rodgers. 19th in Y/A, 19th in Passer Rating, 7th most INTs, 2018 Rodgers' status remains up in the air because it's unclear if he'll play in 2023. Zack Rosenblatt is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the New York Jets. They did just that over the weekend, meeting with Carr. 2 overall pick is supposed to in his first two seasons. 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. Rodgers is real good, but will he play well with new coaches?? Follow Zack on Twitter @ZackBlatt. Otherwise, there's a good chance Levis, the pocket passer with appealing arm, accuracy and intangibles should be available after the Texans and Colts pick earlier, assuming neither the Seahawks nor Lions go QB in the two picks before the Raiders. The 2023 . 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. I was fine with him being Batman thats what they called him and Ill be Robin if it gets me to the combine and gets me to the next level., Hes the best, Carr said of Adams at that same combine. Their window will close soon. 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. The Jets seem to be comfortable waiting on Rodgers. Obviously, our coaching staff trusted him a lot to let him do his thing out there, and he called a lot of the plays. Here are takeaways from Douglas availability, quarterbacks and all. 18th in Y/A, 8th in Passer Rating, 28th most INTs, 2017 It came down to him wanting out and to play with Derek Carr, his college QB. I think the Packers are stuck with him unless he retires. The first quarterbacking domino could fall this week, with Derek Carr a free agent and Aaron Rodgers coming out of the darkness. The life he could have there! 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. At the end of my conversation for the morning column with old NFL Network colleague Daniel Jeremiah, I asked for a player he might be higher on than everyone else. The Jets have enough talent outside of QB that they can contend for a Super Bowl in the next two years. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday the Jets have asked the Green Bay Packers about the four-time NFL MVP's availability. But we need to have some of those conversations about our team, where its going and wheres hes at before we go forward.. They both have strong arms and can put same gaudy numbers at times, but in their 30s, they have shown plenty that they fall short of transcendent passers with their frustrating foibles in bigger games. 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. 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. Kinda hoping for Rodgers. Las Vegas, as expected, after benching Derek Carr for the final two games of the 2022 regular released him from his contracton Tuesday. Though Rodgers doesnt come across as the mentoring type, he appeared to take a liking to Wilson after the two met during summer scrimmage session in Green Bay in 2021. 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