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. Derek Carr is a free agent. The quirky Rodgers would provide added entertainment value should he come to New York. Carson Wentz was cut by the Commanders on Monday, bringing an unceremonious end to what could be his last shot as an NFL starter. Stafford, like Carr, was considered by many as a statistics compiler who played on subpar teams. The one similarity is theyre both past peak. And both tackle positions were revolving doors last season because of injuries. Signing Rodgers would be akin to getting brain cancer on purpose. The Jets need to be cap compliant before the start of the league year on March 15, so expect most of those decisions to be made not long after Douglas returns to Florham Park. By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ. Despite having one of the worst statistical seasons of his NFL career (3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns, 12 interceptions,) he emerged. Updated Jan 13, 2022 at 5:49pm. 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. edmcgon says: The Jets have reportedly reached out to the Packers to express their interest in trading for Rodgers. 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 organization has treated Carr as an ersatz version of Rodgers, the point of reuniting with his former Fresno State go-to turned elite NFL wide receiver. How should Raiders replace Derek Carr? The Raiders do have great passing weapons for McDaniels and need a qB who can get the ball to Adams, Waller and Renfrow. MORE:NFL offseason schedule 2023: When is the NFL Draft, free agency, other key dates to know? 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. Instead, Carr becomes a free agent and can explore his many options among QB-needy teams early in the offseason. 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. 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. But we need to have some of those conversations about our team, where its going and wheres hes at before we go forward.. Robert Saleh is not at the combine and thus wont be at the meeting in Indy, but the Jets coach went out to dinner with Carr when he visited Florham Park. Douglas described the offensive and defensive lines as high priority this offseason, and the offensive line in particular could look quite different in 2023. The New York Jets are still deciding whether to pursue Derek Carr or wait on Aaron Rodgers ' decision with the Green Bay Packers. He also covered the Arizona Wildcats for the Arizona Daily Star. Green Bay is expected to accommodate whatever he desires, though general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday he hadnt spoken to Rodgers since he emerged from his recent four-day darkness retreat. Carr on the Jets is a pretty scary thought. But he will do the medical stuff and interviews with teams. Free agent quarterback Derek Carr met with the New York Jets this past weekend. That could be an indication Douglas is willing to restructure or redo the contracts of players like Davis or Lawson. This could be a deterrent for Rodgers. Together, Downing and Hackett have relationships with Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr and Ryan Tannehill. With the NFL Combine taking place next week in Indianapolis, the Jets surely will be focusing on offensive line help. The Jets are projected to be slightly over the cap ($264,487, per Over the Cap), but Douglas didnt seem concerned about it. I think everybody would like it done sooner rather than later but everyone has their own process. February 20, 2023 at 9:27 pm Derek Carr insists that the Las Vegas Raiders would not have been content with a tie against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, and the quarterback seemed to credit Aaron Rodgers for . 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. Certainly, people would be interested in Aaron Rodgers, right? Its not that I hate the Jets, or even like seeing them fail. Whoever they pursue, they will end up botching it and end up going into next season with Jacoby Brisset or something. According to Rapoport, Carr who has a no-trade. For the record, this isnt the first time McGinn has been hyper critical of Rodgers. Hes the only quarterback I can really shed any light on with you guys since hes the only quarterback thats a free agent. the team's top option still is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It takes a lot of energy to start new with another team, especially when youve played your entire career in the same place. Stroud QB I went to camp in August, and talked to coach [Jeff Hafley], watched him practice, I saw it. Packers want somebody else, I dont understand why any team would give anything for Rodgers. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. 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. Theres appeal to that, too, in how you can build around such a quarterback. Carr provides New York with a veteran quarterback in the prime of his career.. 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. On the tape, you see the talent, you see the release, the velocity, the way he gets the ball out, the decision making, the accuracy. The Jets are ready to make a decision. The New York Jets like Derek Carr. 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. Even if they wont (or cant) admit it publicly, the Jets are very interested in the idea of adding the 39-year-old. Carr couldnt handle New York. So wait, why would the Raiders want another version of Carr? Rodgers, though, has navigated another offseason of uncertainty. If the Raiders really want Rodgers? Free 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. Green Bay had placed the franchise tag on Adams to buy more time, but reports now indicate that even as Aaron Rodgers was signing his new extension with the Packers after so much drama, Rodgers knew that hed probably never throw to Adams again. 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. Adams went off in his penultimate game with Carr, catching nine passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. I would say we feel good about our process and were also going to respect his process, Douglas said. This is the veteran quarterbacks first visit as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Aaron Rodgers vs. Derek Carr: Buffalo Bills Watch as Jets Recruit QBs. What if its so dark Rodgers cant find the door? 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. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. I think that makes the choice an easy one, personality aside. 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 seem to be comfortable waiting on Rodgers. Why would Carr have to recruit anyone? Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr could all be on the move. Their window will close soon. The New York Jets appear willing to open up the checkbook this offseason in free agency, according to new projections. Im a 50+ year Packer fan and Im ready to see Rodgers move on. The Jets remain interested in Aaron Rodgers for a potential trade if Rodgers plays and if he wants to go to [New York], he said. Copyright 2023 Newsday. 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 theres another interesting aspect to this that everyone should pay attention to. Young's weight will be a big deal for teams evaluating him at this week's NFL combine. Carr is not of equal talent with Rodgers. The organization has treated Carr as an ersatz version of Rodgers, the point of reuniting with his former Fresno State go-to turned elite NFL wide receiver Davante Adams. Cant give a direct timetable, a specific timetable. The New York Jets were recently projected to sign veteran quarterback Derek Carr to a multiyear $60 million contract . Rodgers executes at a whole other level with the same level of support. He would completely self destruct in the NY market. Other candidates to be cut for savings include safety Jordan Whitehead and wide receiver Braxton Berrios. February 18, 2023 - 8:00 am February 18, 2023 - 9:03 am. The Jets are also widely believed to be in the market for Aaron Rodgers if the Green Bay Packers make him available in a trade. 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. His answer: The two guys that I probably have higher than most would be the corner from Illinois, [Devon] Witherspoon. It wouldnt be the worst thing for the Jets to sign Williams before the market balloons his price point. The clock is ticking. 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. Of course he goes to the same school as Aaron Donald, so you get the ghost of Aaron Donald. Douglas called Carr a high-level producer and raved about his personality, calling him phenomenal person., Very authentic, ultra intelligent, very comfortable in his own skin and highly competitive, Douglas said. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. I dont know where to put him; hes so little, Jeremiah said. I will say this.thered be an awful lot of hilarious meltdowns if that came to pass. You, of course, have probably heard about this other undersized DT from Pitt. He doesnt have it anymore and he will probably only play one more year at the most. This would be the Patriots' best chances to move on from Jones if they don't feel like he's the franchise passer of choice without McDaniels. For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. But he hates them Its just that Ive been following the NFL long enough to understand the true meaning of the Jets are gonna Jet. Then theyd have to do something about reworking his unwieldy contract. 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? 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. Zach Wilson could go to the 49ers and win super bowls. Rodgers even at his current age on a good team could win a Super Bowl, talent-wise. He had visited with the Saints, but then informed the team that he wouldnt approve a trade to New Orleans or any other NFL team. As we reported this morning, Carr expressed to the Jets. Who in their right mind believes Carr has the cache to recruit other FAs to, of all places, the Jets? 20th in Y/A, 18th in Passer Rating, 20th most INTs, 2019 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. 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. Outside of Green Bay, it seems like the Jets and Raiders battling for making the right blockbuster offer to acquire Rodgers. 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,. You jut cant win Derek Carr in NJ would be a comedy show. 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