the team's top option still is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Carr threw for 3,522 yards, 24 touchdowns and 14 interceptions last season in 15 starts with the Raiders, completing 60.8 percent of his attempts. Packers may be done with Rodgers, but theyre not done with his contract. If you ask the team's former general manager in Mike . The last thing the Jets want is to be the team standing without a quarterback when the music stops. Between the two quarterbacks, Rodgers is much more equipped to play in cold Northeast weather than Carr. Mosley ($21.47 million cap hit) is also a prime candidate to get his contract restructured, especially coming off a Pro Bowl season. Try a week on us. If the Jets want to win now, as they have repeatedly said after the regular season, then Rodgers is the obvious choice. We really enjoyed spending time with him. If the Jets pick one in the first round, a name to watch would be Alabamas Brian Branch, who also can play nickel cornerback. 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. Nothing but positive reviews, per sources. Aaron Rodgers vs. Derek Carr: Who is the better trade target for the New York Jets? As we mentioned in the morning column, a lot is going to be made of the first number in Bryce Youngs weight this week at the scouting combinewhether its a 2 or a 1. His game is not built for the combine. Other visits could occur. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Jets will host Carr this weekend. The one similarity is theyre both past peak. Now that Carr has been driven away, however, the Raiders need to turn their attention to finding a new top QB. Which is to say Carr and Rodgers may be the first one we get answers on, but therell be plenty of meat left on the information bone after we have those. Very authentic, ultra-intelligent, just very comfortable in his own skin and highly competitive, Douglas said. 18th in Y/A, 26th in Passer Rating, 1st most INTs. Round 1 - Pick 8 C.J. As a GB fan I have seen the good and the bad with Rodgers.He is either moody and average or he can have a chip on his shoulder and play lights out. Rodgers has all the leverage. The Jets seem to be comfortable waiting on Rodgers. Rodgers had a broken thumb the last half of last season. Thanks for contacting us. Has anyone checked on him lately? Derek Carr, the Raiders former quarterback who's now a free agent, this past weekend visited Jets brass general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh. Their window will close soon. Uber talented team, where 4 QBs were not enough. Packers want somebody else, Aaron Rodgers will probably sign with the 49ers. The window for the Jets to decide between Derek Carr and Aaron Rodgers between a free-agent signing and a trade scenario that might not even exist could close quickly as they figure out their quarterback for 2023. Were in Indianapolis, and the college prospects are filtering in, too (team interviews start tonight with the linebackers), but this week at the combine is going to be about a whole lot more than the draft . 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. MORE:NFL offseason schedule 2023: When is the NFL Draft, free agency, other key dates to know? But a little based on Brady saying how much Rodgers would destroy it for McDaniels, the Raiders need to be very aggressive go after the biggest QB prize that didn't move in the previous offseason. The Jets want him, Did you just say Carr had no talent around him with Adams, Waller, Renfrow, Jacobs, etc? You already know the answer to [how hell handle the next few weeks], an AFC exec said. But dont buy into the washed-up, over-the-hill talk. For the first time in 10 seasons, the Raiders will have a new starting quarterback in 2023. 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. 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,. Also per source, Aaron Rodgers knew this was coming and still signed his new Packers contract. It is unknown how we will respond and fit into Bill O'Brien system. I dont think thats supposed to happen with how tall he is., Fresno States Davante Adams kisses the Mountain West trophy as Derek Carr looks on in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. It got us here to the combine. Not with Aaron Rodgers. So, why are we even having this QB conversation? Carr could be much more of a long-term solution. 26th in Y/A, 19th in Passer Rating, 9th most INTs, 2016 Free Derek Carr is a free agent. Bo Horvat shares what's gone into acclimating to the Islan 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, the Jets first choice as their quarterback for the next year or two, do something about reworking his unwieldy contrac, recently hired Todd Downing as passing-game coordinator, delivered one of the best draft classes in franchise history, on the NFLs Defensive and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, Patrick Kane trade shows Rockstar Rangers are going for it, Major AEW faction needs direction change and it may have already begun, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast, The Show with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, Amazin' But True: A NY Mets Baseball Podcast, Gangs All Here: A NY Jets Football Podcast. Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 17, 2022. No one likes Rodgers, but the suggestion that Carr is of equal talent is asinine. According to Rapoport, Carr who has a no-trade. 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. Obviously were going to be exploring the veteran quarterback market this offseason and well look at every available option, Douglas said. Because there's really no considering Carr without Rodgers. And so it goes, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday the Jets have asked the Green Bay Packers about the four-time NFL MVP's availability. When you dig up Fresno State tape from back in the day, the chemistry between Carr and Adams was pretty obvious. Love stinks, Perhaps this just more about Davante Adams wanting to go home again, and the Raiders making that possible. I would say we feel good about our process and were also going to respect his process, Douglas said. Free agency begins in only three weeks. 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. Left tackle Mekhi Becton, Douglas 2020 first-round pick (No. Douglas seemed to indicate that if Brown wants to keep playing, they intend to bring him back. But Carr has never been close to the real deal, despite some efficient numbers. 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 visited the team recently, Aaron Rodgers is out of his darkness retreat, and the Jets are on the clock QB wise. 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. Friendly reminder that these are Derek Carrs career stats. Youd be scared to take him and maybe even more scared to pass on him.. The defensive linemen also work out on that first stadium day, and Jeremiah mentioned that undersized Pitt DT Calijah Kancey could well crush it, too, which will lead to some predictable parallels being drawn. 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. That means its going to cost the Jets at minimum their first-round pick (13th overall) in Aprils draft and then some to acquire Rodgers. Aaron is the cheaper option at his salary of $30 million for this year and what now would be a small haul of draft picks, which maybe more of we will taking anything to get rid of him type deal. Another position of need for the Jets is safety. Carr reportedly wants to pick his next team before are agency begins Yes, in that itll make people wonder if the weight is artificial, with chances seemingly good that hell turn around and workout, but not weigh in, at his pro day. 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. First,, it would make some sense to think newly hired Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett who is close to Rodgers after Hackett was the offensive coordinator in Green Bay from 2019 to 2021 has some idea about what Rodgers plans might be. The Jets had the NFL's fourth-worst scoring offense as Zach Wilson, Joe Flacco and Mike White all started at least four games at quarterback in 2022. Spielberger wrote that it isnt often a quarterback of this caliber reaches the open market like this. Also, the only reason he can choose his next team is because Raiders ownership is nuts. 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. I hope he didnt and still wants to play somewhere. 1 and take Andrew Luck. The Jets have made it no secret that their No. Theyre fascinated at the idea of adding Rodgers, Darlington reported, but the two distinct timelines have created the ultimate predicament for the Jets. 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 entering the second year of a $150 million guaranteed contract and is Packers property. NFL Networks Ian Rapoport said on February 17 that theres a chance that Carr could still visit one more franchise before making a decision. You jut cant win Enjoyed spending time with him. Carr would be here for a longer haul, and presumably that would stunt Wilsons eventual development into a starter if thats the plan. 1 draft pick, Caserio looking to build new foundation with Ryans, Carroll: Smith's self-belief was key to success, Reid describes key decisions in Super Bowl LVII. Who in their right mind believes Carr has the cache to recruit other FAs to, of all places, the Jets? 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. #Commanders place franchise tag on DT Daron Payne: Blake Martinez is raking in big bucks after retiring from the NFL. The draft options at the position include Tennessee speedster Jalin Hyatt, Boston Colleges dynamic slot receiver Jay Flowers or Cincinnatis versatile Tyler Scott and Michigan States Jayden Reed, who is not only a vertical threat receiver but a punt returner. We dont know if the Packers would be willing to trade him. This deep pass to Adams against Utah State in the 2013 Mountain West Conference Championship showed the timing between quarterback and receiver. 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. The first quarterbacking domino could fall this week, with Derek Carr a free agent and Aaron Rodgers coming out of the darkness. When you need 5 QBs to compete, something is amiss. 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. Were going to respect his process and then, again, well be ready to make a decision when the time comes.. You can hate on Rodgers all you want but Carr is no Rodgers when it comes to Quarterbacking. Aaron Donald is the highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL (by far) at $31.6 million per year, which is more than the Jets will likely be willing to pay. Rodgers compared his situation to Brett Favre's in 2008, which also culminated in a legendary Packers quarterback joining the Jets. Rodgers would be the ultimate Brady surrogate acquisition and then some. Rodgers is one of the most prolific, winningest quarterbacks in NFL history, compiling a 147-75-1 regular-season record and going to the playoffs 11 times as a starter, playing in 21 postseason games and winning one Super Bowl. The visit, over a proper. We obviously know that theres a decision to be made there. Rodgers' status remains up in the air because it's unclear if he'll play in 2023. This fade touchdown in that same game amplified the idea that Carr understood what to do in the red zone get the ball to Davante, and let him look down on the net. 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. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he hasnt spoken to Rodgers since his retreat ended last week, and left the door open for a split in the relationship. Its built for playing ball.. He averaged 4,252 passing yards and 22.5 touchdowns and completed 68.7 percent of his passes from 2018 to 2021. 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. But he will do the medical stuff and interviews with teams. 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. I was around Asante Samuel with the Eagles and I think this guys a better version of him; he picked off a lot of balls. 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. One thing for sure, At the moment, the key name to watch is Derek Carr, who is technically under contract for the Los Vegas Raiders (for about the next 24 hours.) MORE:What Tom Brady retirement means for Buccaneers, Raiders, 49ers & Aaron Rodgers as NFL QB carousel begins to spin. 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. Other candidates to be cut for savings include safety Jordan Whitehead and wide receiver Braxton Berrios. Well see if the latter can happen or not. 1 priority this offseason is to upgrade at quarterback with a veteran, whether thats in free agency or via trade. The Jets have reportedly reached out to the Packers to express their interest in trading for Rodgers. Im a 50+ year Packer fan and Im ready to see Rodgers move on. New York has also been connected to Aaron Rodgers in trade rumors. Getty Derek Carr with Aaron Rodgers. There remains the possibility that Rodgers will choose to return to Green Bay. What do Douglas and his scouts have in store for an encore as this years draft approaches? In 2020, McGinn suggested that LaFleur, in his first year coaching the Packers, had had enough of Rodgers act and wanted to change the narrative. Rodgers won MVP that season and backed it up with another MVP in 2021. 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. 18th in Y/A, 8th in Passer Rating, 28th most INTs, 2017 Also, Saleh and Packers head coach Matt LaFleur are best friends, so its difficult to imagine the two havent had private conversations about whether or not the Packers want Rodgers to return. There are all kinds of fascinating wrinkles to the trade that sent receiver Davante Adams from the Green Bay Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first- and a second-round pick the 22nd and 53rd selections in the 2022 draft. Outside of Green Bay, it seems like the Jets and Raiders battling for making the right blockbuster offer to acquire Rodgers. Gutekunst also said all options are on the table. A decision on Rodgers is expected soon, and before the start of free agency on March 15. Go with Carr. 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. Hes not going to check every box in terms of the height and the weight but I just think hes a great player, hes super instinctive and hes got unbelievable ball skills. 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. The quirky Rodgers would provide added entertainment value should he come to New York. The Jets could save $10.5 million by cutting Davis or $15.4 million if they cut Lawson, but they were quality players and valuable contributors in 2022. 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. I think that makes the choice an easy one, personality aside. Rodgers need to figure out what hes going to do so the Jets can figure out whether to sign Carr who is younger, cheaper, and requires no draft-pick compensation or trade for Rodgers, a four-time MVP who may be getting dangerously close to his football expiration date. 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. Trade for Aaron Rodgers Duh. Both QBs are better than Wilson. But theres another interesting aspect to this that everyone should pay attention to. (Isaiah Burse caught 17 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown in that game. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/03/17/davante-adams-trade-raiders-derek-carr-aaron-rodgers/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. 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. INDIANAPOLIS Joe Douglas sauntered up to the lectern and smiled. 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. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. MORE:Why Raiders released QB after failed trade to Saints. He has visited the Saints. Aaron Rodgers was aware of the developments with Adams as they unfolded in recent days. Does it matter that hes skipping the workout? It came down to him wanting out and to play with Derek Carr, his college QB. 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. How can A Rod ever get out of Favres shadow if he follows him to the Jets? He looks kind of like a I dont know, he comes of as kind of like a I dont know how to explain it. On the surface, it looks like the Jets are playing a high-stakes game of chicken with their quarterback position. Needs. As Carr and the Jets dined on pasta, Aaron Rodgers quite likely the Jets first choice as their quarterback for the next year or two embarked on his darkness retreat to try to sort out his future. A motivated Rodgers could make this team a legit contender. Stroud QB I dont care if he gets traded or retires, just go. I think Carr improves this team enough that they will be able to hang with the big dogs. Its hard to put an exact timetable, Douglas said. New York has already met with free-agent quarterback Derek Carr, . With Nathaniel Hackett and Todd Downing running the show Pat Mahomes would look like a journeyman. I think the Packers are stuck with him unless he retires. You people are embarrassing. 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. Each player has their own process of what they have going on. forgotmypassword says: A lot of things to like.. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Derek Carr is a free agent. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Carr vs. Rodgers debate has reached its crescendo in Jets land. New Orleans looks like its heading into rebuild territory. The specter of Aaron Rodgers decision about his future has hung over the entire combine, though Douglas avoided talking directly about him. He doesnt have it anymore and he will probably only play one more year at the most. I do think the Niners would be the best place. And whoever gets him can walk away at no cost next year. Douglas didnt directly answer a question about whether they view the 2020 first-round pick as a starter either, though he did rave about the work Becton is putting in this offseason. The best insights from the ultimate insiders. All I want to hear is Rodgers wont play in Green Bay in 2023. Its not that I hate the Jets, or even like seeing them fail. That may be the best thing that could happen to the Jets. Carr's situation is simpler because he's a free agent. Also per source, Aaron Rodgers knew this was coming and still signed his new Packers contract. When we feel like its time to make the right decision, were going to make it.. 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. 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. Aaron Rodgers and other stars could be among the candidates. They help . This is the first time that hes been a free agent in his pro career. February 18, 2023 - 8:00 am February 18, 2023 - 9:03 am. On that noteJeremiah mentioned to me that based on the makeup of this years draft class, and since there really isnt a Myles Garrett at the top, it may make sense for the Bears to drop further down in the top 10, in an effort to accumulate more capital both in this years draft and future drafts, which makes a lot of sense to me. NFL By Kevin Harrish on February 27, 2023 As the NFL offseason kicks off, former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is the top free-agent quarterback on the market and current Green Bay. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. Did Aaron Rodgers see his shadow? The Raiders didnt throw in a couple more first-rounders and Al Davis old sunglasses for the best receiver in football? But they appear to love Aaron Rodgers. The Jets are ready to make a decision. Kinda hoping for Rodgers. Carr is younger less expensive and will buy in to the program. Hes a guy whose spirit keeps everybody up all the time. Then theres Duane Brown, who is under contract for 2023 ($11.3 million cap hit), turns 38 in August and will be coming off major shoulder surgery after he fought through an injury and started 12 games for the Jets. LIVE: Boy Green reacts to the #Jets hosting free agent QB Derek Carr for a visit + what happens next? In very different ways both guys are a Jesus take the wheel play for the jets, I cant imagine this franchise wants another cast off QB. Getty 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. Also, the only reason he can choose his next team is because Raiders ownership is nuts. Learn how your comment data is processed. Analysis by Jason La Canfora. The truth is that Carr is a middling quarterback. Levi. Carr is a free agent, and can be signed to a reasonable contract. Most would agree hes at least one of the NFLs 15 best quarterbacks and hes hitting the open market as a free agent weeks before anyone else is able to start meeting with teams. How should Raiders replace Derek Carr? Whats the plan: Long term or short term? But for now, his camp insists that hes gonna do whatever it takes to keep playing. NFL insider and analyst. Hes the only quarterback I can really shed any light on with you guys since hes the only quarterback thats a free agent. This is the veteran quarterbacks first visit as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Before getting into this is as a possibility, let's rule out the Raiders just rolling with Carr's remaining backup Jarrett Stidham, because the McDaniels connection is going too far in hoping for positive long-term results from a limited talent. 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. No wonder the Packers are pissed, he totally mailed it in this past season. Theyll get him! As we reported this morning, Carr expressed to the Jets. That's the main takeaway from ESPN's Dianna Russini's reports on Tuesday. I feel good that this process is going to play out in the right way.. He has thrown for 30 or more touchdowns in a season just once and that was back. 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