And so that was the bulk of the discussion at Douglas news conference at the NFL combine on Tuesday. The four-time Pro Bowl athlete will be one of the most sought-after quarterbacks this offseason-behind Aaron Rodgers. But dont buy into the washed-up, over-the-hill talk. Packers GM made Aaron Rodgers feelings clear before rumor- 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, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry have first night out since bombshell 'Spare' released, King Charles to evict Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage so he can give it to Andrew. Players wholl be available later include Texas A&Ms Antonio Johnson, Notre Dames Brandon Joseph and Alabamas Jordan Battle. 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. Theres appeal to that, too, in how you can build around such a quarterback. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Commanders Release Carson Wentz After One Season, Carson Wentz was cut by the Commanders on Monday. Together, Downing and Hackett have relationships with Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr and Ryan Tannehill. When you need 5 QBs to compete, something is amiss. We ran the spread and the up-tempo offense, and he went out there and did his thing. Also per source, Aaron Rodgers knew this was coming and still signed his new Packers contract. 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. Plus, with his salary it doesnt make any sense to give anything up for him. They dont want to rush to make a move if they have a chance to acquire an all-time great player. So is it possible he makes like Sam Bradford once did, and quietly walks away? the team's top option still is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 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. If the Raiders really want Rodgers? 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. Worse teams than the Chiefs, Bengals, and Bills have sent him home each 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.). Would love your thoughts, please comment. The visit, over a proper Italian lunch at Fiorino Ristorante in Summit, N.J., reportedly went well. 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. Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) March 18, 2022. Im a 50+ year Packer fan and Im ready to see Rodgers move on. I do think the Niners would be the best place. They hired a coach two years ago, and he drafted a QB with the #2 overall pick in the draft. MORE:Why Raiders released QB after failed trade to Saints. While Carr met with the Jets, Rodgers participated in his darkness retreat. There remains the possibility that Rodgers will choose to return to Green Bay. Analysis by Jason La Canfora. 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. Not with Aaron 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. So the Raiders, by parting ways with their 31-year-old quarterback, avoided having to pay Carr more than $40 million that wouldve become guaranteed Feb. 15. All Rights Reserved. Aaron Rodgers vs. Derek Carr: Who is the better trade target for the New York Jets? People whove worked with him the past couple of years have said not to rule that out. It is the grossly incompetent front office of Green Bay that has to give him another $30 million in cash and absorb that $100 million dead cap hit, the type that is franchising killing for a half of decade at watching a lot of young talent with little dead cap hits be cut to absorb that hit. Another discussion point is finalizing the offensive staff, and it wouldn't be a NY Jets Podcast without some QB talk. Packer fans keep pointing out that the last time Rodgers stunk up a season, he won two MVPs. Copyright 2023 Newsday. But if Rodgers is what's going to get this team over the contender hump, the Jets should make a move. No one likes Rodgers, but the suggestion that Carr is of equal talent is asinine. 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. Downing knows Tannehill after spending fours seasons on Mike Vrabel's Titans staff, the last two . Carr's situation is simpler because he's a free agent. Ridder did a lot on the field and off it to impress the Falcons, so if they cant connect on a big swing at a quarterback, I do think the Cincinnati product gives them flexibility to stand pat with an economical young option (like Howell does for Washington) at the position. Rodgers would be a one or two-year rental. 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. The clock is ticking. When you dig up Fresno State tape from back in the day, the chemistry between Carr and Adams was pretty obvious. Outside of Green Bay, it seems like the Jets and Raiders battling for making the right blockbuster offer to acquire Rodgers. Williams said hell hold out of voluntary offseason workouts until a new agreement is reached, and possibly mandatory workouts, too. Lucky for Las Vegas, there are plenty of intriguing options, from the biggest name, to promising rookies to those familiar with the system of current offensive-minded coach Josh McDaniels. 9th in Y/A, 8th in Passer Rating, 19th most INTs, 2020 "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 . The Alabama quarterback wont throw at the NFL combine but his number when he steps on the scale will be a big deal for teams. From @NFLTotalAccess: On FA QB Derek Carr and #Jets visit pic.twitter.com/GwRvawOCSR, Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 18, 2023. Derek Carr is a free agent. 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. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Jets will host Carr this weekend. 20th in Y/A, 18th in Passer Rating, 20th most INTs, 2019 So do the Jets go hard for Derek Carr now, or do they risk potentially losing him and waiting it out for Aaron Rodgers?. 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. I can say that he left a strong impression with everybody.. 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. 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. February 18, 2023 - 8:00 am February 18, 2023 - 9:03 am. 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. Even though the Jets met with Carr this weekend, Rapoport said, the teams top option still is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 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. Instead, Carr becomes a free agent and can explore his many options among QB-needy teams early in the offseason. Now they wait for Aaron Rodgers to emerge from the darkness and inform the Packers of his. Uber talented team, where 4 QBs were not enough. Will Jets pursue Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr? Carson Wentz was cut by the Commanders on Monday, bringing an unceremonious end to what could be his last shot as an NFL starter. New York has already met with free-agent quarterback Derek Carr, . Carr, as you would imagine, was pretty happy about the whole thing when it came down. The Bulldogs liked to throw the ball). Carr is not that guy. New Orleans looks like its heading into rebuild territory. 7th in Y/A, 10th in Passer Rating, 19th most INTs, 2021 If the Jets pick one in the first round, a name to watch would be Alabamas Brian Branch, who also can play nickel cornerback. 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. As it's been an offseason tradition in Green Bay, the . 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. Better look somewhere else or develop something on your own roster. Its not that I hate the Jets, or even like seeing them fail. Hes the Energizer bunny. But for now, his camp insists that hes gonna do whatever it takes to keep playing. New York has also been connected to Aaron Rodgers in trade rumors. The fact that the Jets or any other team still havent done that is a strong indication that the Rodgers domino needs to fall first. Thered be similar benefits this year for Chicago and a trade partner to start working on a deal now. 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 . 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