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. Its on the brink, 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. He has energy like very few guys do, hes quick in and out of his breaks, he plucks the ball out of the air on the run, hes just a natural. Carr cannot compete a 5 yard completion on 3rd down in the 2nd half leaving the defense on the field almost the entire half. His game is not built for the combine. Worse teams than the Chiefs, Bengals, and Bills have sent him home each season. 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. 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. It didn't . 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. Levi. February 20, 2023 at 9:27 pm Expect the group of players theyll thoroughly evaluate and interview next week in Indy to include the top tackles: Ohio States Paris Johnson Jr., Northwesterns Peter Skoronski, Georgias Broderick Jones, Marylands Jaelyn Duncan, Ohio States Dawand Jones, Syracuses Matthew Bergeron and Tennessees Darnell Wright. Somebody is screwing things up in NY. 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. 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. Better look somewhere else or develop something on your own roster. Despite having one of the worst statistical seasons of his NFL career (3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns, 12 interceptions,) he emerged. 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 . Then theyd have to do something about reworking his unwieldy contract. Im kind of thinking Rodgers was pissed someone leaked his box experiment but I think he is pissed more at when it is. 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. The coaches liked Wentz, too. 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. Getty Derek Carr with Aaron Rodgers. So wait, why would the Raiders want another version of Carr? Adams and Rodgers obviously have a strong rapport from the eight years they spent together with the Green Bay Packers. I feel good that this process is going to play out in the right way.. Has anyone checked on him lately? You might see the part of him where he looks like a leader all the time. And after we find out, the rest of what Young will do will happen behind closed doors. 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. We still have a lot of flexibility, Douglas said. Rodgers executes at a whole other level with the same level of support. Did Aaron Rodgers see his shadow? Carr couldnt handle New York. 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. Rodgers has all the leverage. Plus, with his salary it doesnt make any sense to give anything up for him. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 17, 2022. Obviously for him to do what he did last year, for him to play with the injury that he played with its a special thing, Douglas said. Getty Aaron Rodgers shaking hands with Derek Carr. Whoever they pursue, they will end up botching it and end up going into next season with Jacoby Brisset or something. I will say this.thered be an awful lot of hilarious meltdowns if that came to pass. Theres appeal to that, too, in how you can build around such a quarterback. As for Aaron Rodgers, who needs that headache? Carr on the Jets is a pretty scary thought. Obviously were going to be exploring the veteran quarterback market this offseason and well look at every available option, Douglas said. I think that makes the choice an easy one, personality aside. I also asked the same question to my old ESPN buddy Todd McShay. 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. 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 . 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. Particularly for the experienced Jets fan whos become programmed to expect the worst, it appears to have the potential to blow up and leave everyone disappointed. And so that was the bulk of the discussion at Douglas news conference at the NFL combine on Tuesday. But the league awaits Rodgers saying anything about what he plans to do: retire, return to the Packers or request a trade elsewhere. 20th in Y/A, 18th in Passer Rating, 20th most INTs, 2019 Carr has to be the hungrier player, having never won before and with a chip on his shoulder after having been shunned by the Raiders, the only team for which hes ever played. Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 17, 2022. 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. That could be an indication Douglas is willing to restructure or redo the contracts of players like Davis or Lawson. Packers want somebody else, Other candidates to be cut for savings include safety Jordan Whitehead and wide receiver Braxton Berrios. 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. Trade for Aaron Rodgers Duh. 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. 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. 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. The first quarterbacking domino could fall this week, with Derek Carr a free agent and Aaron Rodgers coming out of the darkness. Jones had several dustups with the Patriots' piecemeal offensive coaching staff in the season after McDaniels left. 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. I hope he didnt and still wants to play somewhere. If Carr is the Jets next quarterback, he surely isnt signing to be a placeholder for Wilson. 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. New York has also been connected to Aaron Rodgers in trade rumors. It's long overdue but Derek Carr is finally going to play in his first-ever playoff game on Sunday. Beyond the reunion with Adams, Rodgers also would thrive with tight end Darren Waller, once a Packers trade target and slot ace Hunter Renfrow. Carr is going to want to be around $40 plus million a year probably 5 year deal and he has yet to prove over the past decade or so that he can actually win meaningful, when the count NFL games. Hell definitely have one of, if not the best, vertical leaps. Rodgers even at his current age on a good team could win a Super Bowl, talent-wise. 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. 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. Neither, Aaron Rogers is simply an average quarterback with no leadership skills despite his age. 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. 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. 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. I went to camp in August, and talked to coach [Jeff Hafley], watched him practice, I saw it. Rodgers would be a one or two-year rental. 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. If the Jets pick one in the first round, a name to watch would be Alabamas Brian Branch, who also can play nickel cornerback. Just sayin. But, in this case, Wentz simply was who he was, and that calls into question where his career is going next. Even if they. The Jets have reportedly reached out to the Packers to express their interest in trading for Rodgers. Please check your email for a confirmation. So maybe around the time of the [NFL] combine, we might have an idea of where Carr will land. The combine begins February 28 and runs through March 6 in Indianapolis. Why wouldnt Rodgers want to be in New York? 7th in Y/A, 10th in Passer Rating, 19th most INTs, 2021 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. Packer fans keep pointing out that the last time Rodgers stunk up a season, he won two MVPs. I dont. 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. 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. 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. 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. Ive seen him dunk and hes looking down through the rim. 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. General manager Joe Douglas said the Jets will meet with Carr for a second time this week at the NFL Combine. 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. And whether they do it now, or a month from now, or not at all, because of all this, therell be a lot of eyeballs on Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus this week. The Jets or anybody else interested in Rodgers better make sure hes willing to earn his salary. 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. 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. The salary he demands is absurd. Now that Carr has been driven away, however, the Raiders need to turn their attention to finding a new top QB. 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. Kinda hoping for Rodgers. He has total control of the narrative. The visit, over a proper. Rodgers, though, has navigated another offseason of uncertainty. 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 combines not for him, because hes got a middle-of-the-pack arm. How should Raiders replace Derek Carr? 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. The second-highest-paid interior defensive lineman is Leonard Williams at $21 million per year, so expect Quinnen Williams asking price to come in between those two totals, especially after an All-Pro performance in 2022. For once, there would be some NY football developments that are fun to watch. February 20, 2023 at 10:40 pm 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. This could be a deterrent for Rodgers. He has visited the Saints. For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. The Raiders cut Carr ahead of committing another $32.9 million, so it's not appealing to get Cousins based from the Vikings based on his $36.25 cap hit for 2023, but they would be more willing to make it work on a restructured deal as part of the trade. 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. 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 per source, Aaron Rodgers knew this was coming and still signed his new Packers contract. If the Jets think theyre truly a quarterback away from winning a Super Bowl, Rodgers is their man over Carr. 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. Think hed be able to toe the line, drawing checks from a guy that owns a massive chunk of big pharma? 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. Bo Horvat shares what's gone into acclimating to the Islan 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Why wouldnt Rodgers want to be in New York? 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. Derek Carr vs. Aaron Rodgers Stats | FantasyPros 2022 Football Stats Comparison Derek Carr vs. Aaron Rodgers Start Over | Edit Players Summary Game Log Stats Projections Points. Each player has their own process of what they have going on. Douglas will have a chance to meet with Williams agent, Nicole Lynn, in Indianapolis and said the Jets have had several good discussions with her and Williams. If they want to go cheap and wait a few years, get some good players in the draft then Carr is the way to go. Cousins can treat them right throwing to them like Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and Adam Thielen. Carr is in a unique situation. The Carr vs. Rodgers debate has reached its crescendo in Jets land. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Carr provides New York with a veteran quarterback in the prime of his career.. The New York Jets are still deciding whether to pursue Derek Carr or wait on Aaron Rodgers ' decision with the Green Bay Packers. I can tell you that was a fantastic visit last week, Douglas said. So do the Jets go hard for Derek Carr now, or do they risk potentially losing him and waiting it out for Aaron Rodgers?. Raiders need to sell tickets add Aaron would do that or Green Bay realizes their only real option is to keep Aaron and trade Love to draft another QB. Since Douglas took over in 2019, the Jets have allowed the fourth-most sacks in the league (190). 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. You can hate on Rodgers all you want but Carr is no Rodgers when it comes to Quarterbacking. I would guess they have cap issues or will have them soon. With Nathaniel Hackett and Todd Downing running the show Pat Mahomes would look like a journeyman. 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. 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. 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. There's a good chance Young and Stroud are off the board then, but there's also a chance for an aggressive trade up should they get enamored with either as the rookie franchise QB for McDaniels. For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. Also, the only reason he can choose his next team is because Raiders ownership is nuts. 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