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. Each player has their own process of what they have going on. MORE:Why Raiders released QB after failed trade to Saints. 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. Carr is younger less expensive and will buy in to the program. Carr started his multi-day visit to the Jets facilities on February 17 and was expected to meet through the following day, according to a tweet from Sports Illustrateds Albert Breer. 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. The clock is ticking. Packers may be done with Rodgers, but theyre not done with his contract. 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. Neither, Aaron Rogers is simply an average quarterback with no leadership skills despite his age. The Jets also recently hired Todd Downing as passing-game coordinator. He has a really good personality. You already know the answer to [how hell handle the next few weeks], an AFC exec said. Plural. Carr's situation is simpler because he's a free agent. 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. But Carr has never been close to the real deal, despite some efficient numbers. Carr, the former Las Vegas Raiders. I can tell you that was a fantastic visit, Douglas said Tuesday afternoon. I think the Packers are stuck with him unless he retires. But we need to have some of those conversations about our team, where its going and wheres hes at before we go forward.. MORE:What Tom Brady retirement means for Buccaneers, Raiders, 49ers & Aaron Rodgers as NFL QB carousel begins to spin. If they thought he was available, Gutekunst said, later adding that the Packers view backup Jordan Love as ready to be an NFL starting quarterback.. Does it matter that hes skipping the workout? Not with Aaron Rodgers. The Green Bay Packers QB should be available, but for far less than Lamar Jackson. 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. You might see the part of him where he looks like a leader all the time. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. Enjoyed spending time with him. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. 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. And Pro Football Focus Brad Spielberger projected that whoever does sign Carr, who will turn 32 in March, would give him atwo-year deal worth $60 million(including $32.5 million in guaranteed money), making him the 12thhighest-paid quarterback in football. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Perhaps this just more about Davante Adams wanting to go home again, and the Raiders making that possible. 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. 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. NFL insider and analyst. 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. The nine-year veteran has also metwith the Saints and reportedly will meet with the Carolina Panthers here at the Combine. 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. 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. Aaron Rodgers will probably sign with the 49ers. From @NFLTotalAccess: On FA QB Derek Carr and #Jets visit pic.twitter.com/GwRvawOCSR, Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 18, 2023. Getty Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets. Think he can function without that? For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. I think Carr improves this team enough that they will be able to hang with the big dogs. Rodgers, though, has navigated another offseason of uncertainty. Youd be scared to take him and maybe even more scared to pass on him.. February 18, 2023 - 8:00 am February 18, 2023 - 9:03 am. The Raiders had attempted to deal Carr to the Saints, where he could have been reunited with his first NFL coach, Dennis Allen. Derek Carr, the Raiders former quarterback whos now a free agent, this past weekend visited Jets brass general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh. The timetable for Rodgers and the Packers decisions is murky. Some people say hes not the fastest on tape, but I still havent seen him get caught on tape. Before joining The Athletic, he worked as a staff writer for The Star-Ledger, where he covered the Eagles and Giants. The players in Washington liked Wentz, and he really tried to make it work. 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. Free agency begins in only three weeks. The Jets could also visit with Rodgers, if he emerges from his four-day darkness retreat wanting to play, and not wanting to play for the Packers, who reportedly are done with him, anyway. Aaron Rodgers and other stars could be among the candidates. 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. 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. 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. For the first time in 10 seasons, the Raiders will have a new starting quarterback in 2023. The one similarity is theyre both past peak. 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. He did visit the New Orleans Saints before his release from the Raiders. General manager Joe Douglas said the Jets will meet with Carr for a second time this week at the NFL Combine. But the 39-year-old hasnt publicly announced whether hell return next season or retire and, if he returns, whether hell remain with the Packers or seek a trade elsewhere. 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. 1 and take Andrew Luck. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. 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. When its time to make the right decision where everyone goes through their process, were going to make the best decision for the Jets.. 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. So, why are we even having this QB conversation? SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. 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. 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. Derek Carr visited the team recently, Aaron Rodgers is out of his darkness retreat, and the Jets are on the clock QB wise. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Its just that Ive been following the NFL long enough to understand the true meaning of the Jets are gonna Jet. Its on the brink, Carr has missed 3 games in 9 years. Rodgers executes at a whole other level with the same level of support. 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. The Jets are projected to be slightly over the cap ($264,487, per Over the Cap), but Douglas didnt seem concerned about it. (Isaiah Burse caught 17 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown in that game. It's not hard to envision a scenario where a rival team that also needs quarterback help outbids the Jets. 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. Trade for Aaron Rodgers Duh. Then theyd have to do something about reworking his unwieldy contract. 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. February 20, 2023 at 9:27 pm The Posts Brian Costello reported ahead of the Super Bowl that the Jets have engaged in preliminary discussions with the Packers, preparing for the scenario where Rodgers does become available via trade. While were there, the Falcons wont go as far as the Commanders have with Sam Howelland say hes in position, as it stands, to be the starterbut Ill be watching what Atlanta does at quarterback with Howells draft classmate, Desmond Ridder, ready to roll in to his second NFL season. Thats not a cliche. 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. But he will do the medical stuff and interviews with teams. 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. Register now! Derek Carr, #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders, celebrates after throwing for a touchdown during an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on . As for Becton, Douglas said the Jets havent made a decision about his fifth-year option for 2024, though they are expected to decline it. 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. Ive had a lot of productive discussions with multiple GMs around the league, Douglas said. Who in their right mind believes Carr has the cache to recruit other FAs to, of all places, the Jets? Try a week on us. I can tell you that was a fantastic visit last week, Douglas said. Williams is one of a number of high-level defensive tackles seeking new deals, including Dexter Lawrence, Jeffery Simmons and Daron Payne, whom the Commanders franchise-tagged on Tuesday. According to Rapoport, Carr who has a no-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. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. He also could be helped by a big-time running game, again, too, should the Raiders re-sign Josh Jacobs. 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 dont know how many guys me and [fellow receiver] Isaiah [Burse] definitely appreciate him. He would completely self destruct in the NY market. Here are takeaways from Douglas availability, quarterbacks and all. Obviously were going to be exploring the veteran quarterback market this offseason and well look at every available option, Douglas said. while also working to keep Rodgers and Carr and the Jets in the AFC . We've received your submission. I will say this.thered be an awful lot of hilarious meltdowns if that came to pass. The Jets have shown interest in both players. Carr is in a unique situation. On the other hand, I think Johnson feels Rogers is the Jets missing link to go deep into the playoffs next season. Carr is not of equal talent with 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. At receiver, the Jets could part ways with veteran Corey Davis and Braxton Berrios. On the surface, it looks like the Jets are playing a high-stakes game of chicken with their quarterback position. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. 18th in Y/A, 8th in Passer Rating, 28th most INTs, 2017 The one similarity is theyre both past peak. Yes Im sure Rodgers and Carr are both stoked to be coached by the brilliant high school offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. The last thing the Jets want is to be the team standing without a quarterback when the music stops. 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. 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. You jut cant win Mosley ($21.47 million cap hit) is also a prime candidate to get his contract restructured, especially coming off a Pro Bowl season. 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. Rodgers does not even know if he wants to play or not. 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,. The NY market does a good job of that as does a team that is trending upward, versus those going through a rebuild. February 21, 2023 at 8:39 am, OF COURSE the Jets are gonna pursue both. 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. Broadly speaking, Las Vegas won't want to waste what's left of the six-time . Rodgers has stepped off the deep end. New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. If the Jets want to win now, as they have repeatedly said after the regular season, then Rodgers is the obvious choice. All Rights Reserved. Rodgers need to figure out what hes going to do As for Aaron Rodgers, who needs that headache? Together, Downing and Hackett have relationships with Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr and Ryan Tannehill. 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