We ran the spread and the up-tempo offense, and he went out there and did his thing. Yes and no. 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. Why wouldnt Rodgers want to be in New York? MORE:Why Raiders released QB after failed trade to Saints. 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. How can A Rod ever get out of Favres shadow if he follows him to the Jets? Now that Carr has been driven away, however, the Raiders need to turn their attention to finding a new top QB. The first quarterbacking domino could fall this week, with Derek Carr a free agent and Aaron Rodgers coming out of the darkness. And after the catch, he creates. On the other hand, I think Johnson feels Rogers is the Jets missing link to go deep into the playoffs next season. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Carr informed the Raiders he wouldn't accept a trade to the Saints or any other team. This thing they call football Las Vegas, as expected, after benching Derek Carr for the final two games of the 2022 regular released him from his contracton Tuesday. 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. Think he can function without that? When you dig up Fresno State tape from back in the day, the chemistry between Carr and Adams was pretty obvious. February 20, 2023 at 9:27 pm The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. Did Aaron Rodgers see his shadow? 18th in Y/A, 26th in Passer Rating, 1st most INTs. 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. So is it possible he makes like Sam Bradford once did, and quietly walks away? The New York Jets appear willing to open up the checkbook this offseason in free agency, according to new projections. edmcgon says: And so it goes, I think Rodgers still has it but would need a situation hes really pumped up for to avoid it being more of the malaise we saw last season. Will Jets pursue Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr? The jets dont look like a bad team outside of their qb spot. 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. 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. 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. Outside of Green Bay, it seems like the Jets and Raiders battling for making the right blockbuster offer to acquire Rodgers. You people are embarrassing. 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. 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. I dont know where to put him; hes so little, Jeremiah 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. 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. Trade assets required Carr's 2023 salary ($32.9 million) and a portion of his 2024 salary ($7.5 million) will become guaranteed on February 15. He also covered the Arizona Wildcats for the Arizona Daily Star. Derek Carr in NJ would be a comedy show. From @NFLTotalAccess: On FA QB Derek Carr and #Jets visit pic.twitter.com/GwRvawOCSR, Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 18, 2023. 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. Both QBs are better than Wilson. 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. Till the day you die, 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. Round 1 - Pick 8 C.J. So, why are we even having this QB conversation? Rodgers would be with the Jets for 2023 and maybe 2024. Williams said hell hold out of voluntary offseason workouts until a new agreement is reached, and possibly mandatory workouts, too. MORE:NFL offseason schedule 2023: When is the NFL Draft, free agency, other key dates to know? Downing knows Tannehill after spending fours seasons on Mike Vrabel's Titans staff, the last two . Copyright 2023 Newsday. ESPNs Jeff Darlington said on Get Up on Monday that we have some hard conversations that are going to be happening in Florham Park this week following a weekend meeting with Carr that went really 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. People whove worked with him the past couple of years have said not to rule that out. If Mike White can make that team click, Derek Carr could take them to the next level. He also can lean well on Jacobs and the running game to take better advantage of deep shots off play-action than Carr does. Broadly speaking, Las Vegas won't want to waste what's left of the six-time . 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. What do Douglas and his scouts have in store for an encore as this years draft approaches? The Bulldogs were indeed a formidable force with Carr and Adams in 2012 and 2013 Carr threw 87 touchdown passes to 15 interceptions in that time, and Adams caught 233 of Carrs passes for 3,031 yards and 38 touchdowns. Its on the brink, One thing for sure, The four-time Pro Bowler visited the New Orleans Saints last week while he was still under contract with the Raiders. While Carr met with the Jets, Rodgers participated in his darkness retreat. Love stinks, I'm not sure, but it could be a sticking point for Derek Carr." Carr has also visited the New Orleans Saints as he explores free agency. Thats probably a good question for Brian to answer, Douglas said, smiling. 18th in Y/A, 8th in Passer Rating, 28th most INTs, 2017 If theyre satisfied with hanging behind the Bills and Dolphins and make an occasional playoff spot, then its Carr. McDaniels might be eager to go here should Rodgers and Garoppolo be taken off the table, but it feels like an intriguing longshot for now. Rodgers need to figure out what hes going to do 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. Whoever they pursue, they will end up botching it and end up going into next season with Jacoby Brisset or something. With Nathaniel Hackett and Todd Downing running the show Pat Mahomes would look like a journeyman. 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. Carr was released by the Raiders two weeks ago and can be signed now. Assuming Rodgers and Carr are the two quarterbacks the Jets have narrowed their search to, heres a look at the pros and cons of each players fit in Jets green and white. 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. The Jets have reportedly reached out to the Packers to express their interest in trading for Rodgers. And his response to a question about potential cap cuts like wide receiver Corey Davis and defensive end Carl Lawson was interesting. 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 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. Jets Predicted to Sign Veteran QB to $60 Million Contract, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Add those two dynamics together, and you can see where for the Giants (Saquon Barkley), Raiders (Josh Jacobs), Cowboys (Tony Pollard), Eagles (Miles Sanders) or Bears (David Mongomery), it would make some sense just to tag them for a year with plans to let them go after 2023. 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.) 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. Well see if the latter can happen or not. 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. A lot of things to like.. Carr would be here for a longer haul, and presumably that would stunt Wilsons eventual development into a starter if thats the plan. 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. He averaged 4,252 passing yards and 22.5 touchdowns and completed 68.7 percent of his passes from 2018 to 2021. 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. Adams and Rodgers obviously have a strong rapport from the eight years they spent together with the Green Bay Packers. Whats the plan: Long term or short term? Its hard to envision him as a backup somewhere. The Raiders are sitting on the No. 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. Rodgers has stepped off the deep end. 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.. Oh, and he plays the Favre game of will I or wont I come back. So stay tuned. Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 17, 2022. The Jets have made it no secret that their No. 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. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. Hes working his tail off.. 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. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday (h/t ESPN's Rob Demovsky), Rodgers said his four-day darkness retreat this weekend should give him "a better sense of where I'm at in my life.". SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All of that is true and it could even been added that Carr is not the diva that Rodgers is. Itll be interesting. 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. Analysis by Jason La Canfora. And I know that we hold him in very high regard as a person and a player, so let him recover a little bit and well have those discussions as the offseason progresses.. 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. Despite having one of the worst statistical seasons of his NFL career (3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns, 12 interceptions,) he emerged. The life he could have there! Rodgers compared his situation to Brett Favre's in 2008, which also culminated in a legendary Packers quarterback joining the Jets. Guard/tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker is coming off a season-ending triceps injury, tackle Mekhi Becton has played one game in two years due to knee injuries and second-year tackle Max Mitchell has a medical issue that knocked him out for the last five games of the season. Its just that Ive been following the NFL long enough to understand the true meaning of the Jets are gonna Jet. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Register now! Before joining The Athletic, he worked as a staff writer for The Star-Ledger, where he covered the Eagles and Giants. Think hed be able to toe the line, drawing checks from a guy that owns a massive chunk of big pharma? The salary he demands is absurd. The Carr vs. Rodgers debate has reached its crescendo in Jets land. Cousins and Carr might as well be the Spider-Man meme of middle-tier QBs. We feel really good about where were at, Douglas said. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Jets will host Carr this weekend. The Jets seem to be comfortable waiting on Rodgers. 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. The Jets will explore Derek Carr. The Buffalo Bills will keep an eye on New York here . 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. 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. Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) March 18, 2022. Itd be rare for such a trade to happen this early, but not unprecedented. It takes a lot of energy to start new with another team, especially when youve played your entire career in the same place. General manager Joe Douglas said the Jets will meet with Carr for a second time this week at the NFL Combine. The Jets reportedly are interested in both. 2 overall pick is supposed to in his first two seasons. Aaron Rodgers and other stars could be among the candidates. Saleh and Douglas have told anyone wholl listen that they havent given up on the 2021 first-round draft pick, whos failed to develop the way a No. Zack Rosenblatt is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the New York Jets. The lowest figure, outside of the kicker-punter number, is for running backs, at $10.09 million. There was never any outward sign of tension between Rodgers and Adams, who became the most prolific quarterback-receiver duo in the Packers storied franchise history. Id rather keep a cheaper and better Mike White than sign Derek Carr. But, in this case, Wentz simply was who he was, and that calls into question where his career is going next. Kinda hoping for Rodgers. 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. Uber talented team, where 4 QBs were not enough. ==========. I dont understand why any team would give anything for Rodgers. 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. Being around him, seeing how smart a person he is, I know hes going to be thorough with his process to make sure that him and his family end up in the right destination for them. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Carr's situation is simpler because he's a free agent. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Jets will host Carr. 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. Derek Carr is a free agent. Ive had a lot of productive discussions with multiple GMs around the league, Douglas said. The last thing the Jets want is to be the team standing without a quarterback when the music stops. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian). I hope he didnt and still wants to play somewhere. Were going to respect his process and then, again, well be ready to make a decision when the time comes.. 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. Im kind of thinking Rodgers was pissed someone leaked his box experiment but I think he is pissed more at when it is. Left tackle Mekhi Becton, Douglas 2020 first-round pick (No. 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. Wait. For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. Young's weight will be a big deal for teams evaluating him at this week's NFL combine. OF COURSE the Jets are gonna pursue both. Perhaps this just more about Davante Adams wanting to go home again, and the Raiders making that possible. according to a tweet from Sports Illustrateds Albert Breer. Niners just need a healthy QB who can hit the broad side of a barn. 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