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. Its not even big fish small pond for him hes been the ONLY fish. Aaron Rodgers and other stars could be among the candidates. The answer may well go back to Adams' college days. The Raiders had attempted to deal Carr to the Saints, where he could have been reunited with his first NFL coach, Dennis Allen. Tom Brady would have topped this list had he not retired from good from the NFL. 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. What if its so dark Rodgers cant find the door? Derek Carr is a free agent. The one similarity is theyre both past peak. Douglas and his staff delivered one of the best draft classes in franchise history last year when they selected cornerback Sauce Gardner and receiver Garrett Wilson, who won the NFLs Defensive and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, respectively. In 2012, the Rams dealt the second pick to Washington for the sixth pick, and first-rounders in the two years to follow, a little over a week after the combine. Obviously were going to be exploring the veteran quarterback market this offseason and well look at every available option, Douglas said. General manager Joe Douglas said the Jets will meet with Carr for a second time this week at the NFL Combine. So I wouldnt rule it out, after the Bears, and potential suitors for the first pick, get a good look at the quarterbacks in the draft this week. 18th in Y/A, 8th in Passer Rating, 28th most INTs, 2017 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. 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. This is the veteran quarterbacks first visit as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Cousins and Carr might as well be the Spider-Man meme of middle-tier QBs. I dont know where to put him; hes so little, Jeremiah said. Honestly, it probably doesnt matter. Im kind of thinking Rodgers was pissed someone leaked his box experiment but I think he is pissed more at when it is. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Despite having one of the worst statistical seasons of his NFL career (3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns, 12 interceptions,) he emerged. 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. Zack Rosenblatt is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the New York Jets. Brown has yet to inform the Jets if he is retiring. Theyll get him! It may cost the Raiders . "Derek Carr can feel out the market and it could force teams like the [New York] Jets to decide if they want to wait out Aaron Rodgers or go and sign Carr." Carr's Raiders Exit Could Change . 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. 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. Derek Carr in NJ would be a comedy show. The Jets star defensive tackle made it clear at the end of the season that he wants his contract extension resolved sooner than later. Well see if the latter can happen or not. 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. Powered by. And after the catch, he creates. This is the season where we talk to a lot of GMs and talk about a lot of different scenarios and a lot of different trades not just quarterbacks. 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. The Rodgers situation is probably dependent on what happens during his current seance sessions. 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. This can be interpreted as a subtle message to the Jets, who have shown interest in Derek Carr but are seemingly waiting on Rodgers' decision to determine whether they want to move forward with Carr. 9th in Y/A, 8th in Passer Rating, 19th most INTs, 2020 All the while, Aaron Rodgers is channeling Tom Hardy's version of Bane (he was born in the dark molded by it). 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. Analysis by Jason La Canfora. Of course he goes to the same school as Aaron Donald, so you get the ghost of Aaron Donald. But Carr has never been close to the real deal, despite some efficient numbers. While Carr met with the Jets, Rodgers participated in his darkness retreat. Itd be rare for such a trade to happen this early, but not unprecedented. Left tackle Mekhi Becton, Douglas 2020 first-round pick (No. The players in Washington liked Wentz, and he really tried to make it work. 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. Thats ALL the Packers got? When we feel like its time to make the right decision, were going to make it.. I dont. This deep pass to Adams against Utah State in the 2013 Mountain West Conference Championship showed the timing between quarterback and receiver. I write off 2022 as the Josh McDaniels year. But for now, his camp insists that hes gonna do whatever it takes to keep playing. Carr's situation is simpler because he's a free agent. We've received your submission. I also asked the same question to my old ESPN buddy Todd McShay. The Jets are the Jets. Hes the only quarterback I can really shed any light on with you guys since hes the only quarterback thats a free agent. 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. The coaches liked Wentz, too. Its on the brink, 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. When you dig up Fresno State tape from back in the day, the chemistry between Carr and Adams was pretty obvious. Together, Downing and Hackett have relationships with Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr and Ryan Tannehill. 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. If the Jets pick one in the first round, a name to watch would be Alabamas Brian Branch, who also can play nickel cornerback. 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. 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. He left a strong impression with everybody., Ranking the top 150 NFL free agents: Quarterbacks, playmaking defenders dominate the top 10. 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. 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. Carr was released by the Raiders two weeks ago and can be signed now. 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. The Raiders picked the wrong guy to keep. New York has also been connected to Aaron Rodgers in trade rumors. According to SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline, Derek Carr is the favorite to be the Jets' quarterback for the 2023 season and Aaron Rodgers is the favorite to replace Carr with the Las Vegas Raiders. And his response to a question about potential cap cuts like wide receiver Corey Davis and defensive end Carl Lawson was interesting. Maybe he is trying to screw the time line so the pack cant get rid of him? Carr, in his nine NFL seasons, has a suspect 63-79 record and has played in only one postseason game, after the 2021 season. Carr reportedly wants to pick his next team before are agency begins, so that he can assist in the recruiting of other potential free agents. I would say we feel good about our process and were also going to respect his process, Douglas said. Adams went off in his penultimate game with Carr, catching nine passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. So, why are we even having this QB conversation? 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. With the Jets talent on offense and defense, QB is their 800 pound gorilla sized hole in their roster. Even if they. And Rogers probably values those MVP awards way more than his single Superbowl ring. But theres another interesting aspect to this that everyone should pay attention to. 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. 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. You can hate on Rodgers all you want but Carr is no Rodgers when it comes to Quarterbacking. Aaron Rodgers isn't. The Jets reportedly are interested in both. 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. Free agent quarterback Derek Carr met with the New York Jets this past weekend. 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. 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. This thing they call football That position is also where, by the time a player is eligible to hit unrestricted free agency (after four years), he generally has the least time left in the NFL and, thus, is the riskiest to do a lucrative long-term deal with. Has anyone checked on him lately? Las Vegas, as expected, after benching Derek Carr for the final two games of the 2022 regular released him from his contracton Tuesday. I feel good that this process is going to play out in the right way.. Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. Smith, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Darkness retreat over, decision time arrives for Aaron Rodgers, Michael Irvins lawyer is mad as hell that Marriott refuses to produce surveillance video, Former Chiefs teammates rip LeSean McCoy, defend Eric Bieniemy, Tua Tagovailoa turns to Judo to avoid head injuries when falling, XFL 3.0 debuts to significantly lower ratings than XFL 2.0. 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. And they'd be taking on a contract that carries a 2023 cap hit of $31.6 million. Both sides relayed afterwards that they were looking to be able to plan more effectively for the draft and free agency, and getting the trade done well in advance certainly helped, as did the fact that there was the clarity that year that the Colts would stay at No. He doesnt have it anymore and he will probably only play one more year at the most. Duh. 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. If the Jets want to win now, as they have repeatedly said after the regular season, then Rodgers is the obvious choice. 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. I can tell you that was a fantastic visit, Douglas said Tuesday afternoon. 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. Its built for playing ball.. Think he can function without that? I think Carr improves this team enough that they will be able to hang with the big dogs. Each player has their own process of what they have going on. 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. Carr is in a unique situation. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. He has thrown for 30 or more touchdowns in a season just once and that was back. Carr visited with the Jets over the weekend, as The Posts Paul Schwartz confirmed Friday, after the Raiders released him earlier in the week. Whats the plan: Long term or short term? 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. The visit, over a proper. 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 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. If Carr is the Jets next quarterback, he surely isnt signing to be a placeholder for Wilson. 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. This even when the Packers were willing to match (or possibly exceed) Las Vegas offer a five-year, $141.25 million contract that makes Adams the highest-paid receiver in football. Rodgers has emerged from his darkness retreat, but he still hasnt shed any light on his future. February 20, 2023 at 9:27 pm Outside of Green Bay, it seems like the Jets and Raiders battling for making the right blockbuster offer to acquire Rodgers. Broadly speaking, Las Vegas won't want to waste what's left of the six-time . 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. Id rather keep a cheaper and better Mike White than sign Derek Carr. 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. Needs. Why wouldnt Rodgers want to be in New York? Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 17, 2022. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. Will make you cry 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. The best move you could have ever made was hiring Ziegler/McDaniels, clean house, have patience and dont have Davis meddle. Aaron Rodgers might be out of Green Bay and Derek Carr is a huge name available in the NFL offseason. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Jets will host Carr. 2, with his speed, and how you can work him in the slot, and what he brings in the return game.. Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets. That's the main takeaway from ESPN's Dianna Russini's reports on Tuesday. 18th in Y/A, 26th in Passer Rating, 1st most INTs. 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