38-3. 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. The clock is ticking. The first quarterbacking domino could fall this week, with Derek Carr a free agent and Aaron Rodgers coming out of the darkness. 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. Some people say hes not the fastest on tape, but I still havent seen him get caught on tape. February 18, 2023 - 8:00 am February 18, 2023 - 9:03 am. When Gutekunst was asked if he still wants Rodgers to be the Packers quarterback, he said,Our feelings havent changed about Aaron. 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. And recently, according to multiple reports, the Packers have appeared ready to move on from their star quarterback for a variety of reasons, including, according to longtime Packers beat writer Bob McGinn, that theyre disgusted and done with him. Carr cannot compete a 5 yard completion on 3rd down in the 2nd half leaving the defense on the field almost the entire half. 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. Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Cousins is also a little more aggressive and can stretch the field for McDaniels better than Carr. Follow Zack on Twitter @ZackBlatt. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/03/17/davante-adams-trade-raiders-derek-carr-aaron-rodgers/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Stafford, like Carr, was considered by many as a statistics compiler who played on subpar teams. If the Raiders want to just win, baby, by investing more to upgrade their supporting cast for McDaniels, then it would feel good, baby, to add Garoppolo. This is the first time that hes been a free agent in his pro career. Im a 50+ year Packer fan and Im ready to see Rodgers move on. 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. Derek Carr is a free agent. Carr could be much more of a long-term solution. Its on the brink, The specter of Aaron Rodgers decision about his future has hung over the entire combine, though Douglas avoided talking directly about him. Statistically, Rodgers is the superior quarterback, throwing 475 career TD passes to just 105 INTs with a career 103.6 quarterback rating; Carr has thrown 217 TDs to 99 INTs with a career 91.8 rating. With the NFL Combine taking place next week in Indianapolis, the Jets surely will be focusing on offensive line help. Privacy Policy |Terms of service |Subscription terms |Your ad choices |Cookie Settings |California Privacy Rights |About Us |Contact Newsday |Reprints & permissions |Advertise with Newsday |Help. Learn how your comment data is processed. Thanks for contacting us. This could be a deterrent for Rodgers. If Carr is the Jets next quarterback, he surely isnt signing to be a placeholder for Wilson. The Raiders do have great passing weapons for McDaniels and need a qB who can get the ball to Adams, Waller and Renfrow. Enticing him with young wide receivers and a top-notch defense that give him a chance to contend in the AFC East, Jones wrote. Needs. Free Hes working his tail off.. And Rogers probably values those MVP awards way more than his single Superbowl ring. 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. The Jets seem to be comfortable waiting on Rodgers. 2 overall pick is supposed to in his first two seasons. Also per source, Aaron Rodgers knew this was coming and still signed his new Packers contract. But it's also clear that Garoppolo, Brady's one-time strong backup in New England McDaniels, would make sense on a much cheaper free-agent deal where draft capital won't be required to get him. Whats next, will Rodgers borrow money from the state of Mississipp too? 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. Packers may be done with Rodgers, but theyre not done with his contract. 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. NFL offseason schedule 2023: When is the NFL Draft, free agency, other key dates to know? Some NFL teams have started cutting players for cap savings, but Douglas said not to expect the Jets to make any such moves before the end of the combine. Not a member? And so it goes, He also covered the Arizona Wildcats for the Arizona Daily Star. On top of that, whatever decision comes from Rodgers could wind up greasing the skids for moves from other teams at the position, and the Packerslike the Jetsare staying loose with their quarterbacking plans. One thing for sure, 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. 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. 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. February 20, 2023 at 9:27 pm 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. 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. Other candidates to be cut for savings include safety Jordan Whitehead and wide receiver Braxton Berrios. He made the decision a while back not to work out here. Carr reportedly wants to pick his next team before are agency begins Obviously, our coaching staff trusted him a lot to let him do his thing out there, and he called a lot of the plays. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday the Jets have asked the Green Bay Packers about the four-time NFL MVP's availability. Vinnie Iyer is an NFL writer at The Sporting News. The one similarity is theyre both past peak. Rodgers would be with the Jets for 2023 and maybe 2024. Aaron Rodgers vs. Derek Carr: Who is the better trade target for the New York Jets? Im told that it was a very positive meeting, that the Jets really believe that Derek Carr is the type of quarterback that can lead them to a potential championship, Darlington said during the segment. Zack Rosenblatt is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the New York Jets. Because there's really no considering Carr without Rodgers. New Orleans looks like its heading into rebuild territory. 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. 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.. He has plenty of great football left in him, the problem is he becomes so complacent in Green Bay. I do think the Niners would be the best place. Douglas described the offensive and defensive lines as high priority this offseason, and the offensive line in particular could look quite different in 2023. 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. All rights reserved. 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. forgotmypassword says: Somebody is screwing things up in NY. Rodgers compared his situation to Brett Favre's in 2008, which also culminated in a legendary Packers quarterback joining the Jets. 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. 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. 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. Another position of need for the Jets is safety. For the Jets, theres a risk in waiting out other quarterback options, missing out on Carr and not being able to sign someone else of similar (or better) talent. January 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Think hed be able to toe the line, drawing checks from a guy that owns a massive chunk of big pharma? Your team is bad, 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. The quirky Rodgers would provide added entertainment value should he come to New York. Aaron Rodgers isnt. That may be the best thing that could happen to the Jets. Its hard to envision him as a backup somewhere. New York has also been connected to Aaron Rodgers in trade rumors. MORE:Derek Carr landing spots 2023: Jets, Saints among best fits as Raiders release long-time QB. The Rodgers situation is probably dependent on what happens during his current seance sessions. That could be an indication Douglas is willing to restructure or redo the contracts of players like Davis or Lawson. They dont want to rush to make a move if they have a chance to acquire an all-time great player. For the first time in 10 seasons, the Raiders will have a new starting quarterback in 2023. Rodgers is dating Wess daughter, Mallory Evans. 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. Who would want the headache of these off season will he/wont he play? Aaron Rodgers. Carr is a free agent, and can be signed to a reasonable contract. So, why are we even having this QB conversation? So not only should we soon have answers on Carr and Rodgers, the market for guys such as Jimmy Garoppolo, Daniel Jones and Geno Smith could start to take shape in the skyways, hotel lobbies and quiet corners of the convention center in Indy. Which is to say Carr and Rodgers may be the first one we get answers on, but therell be plenty of meat left on the information bone after we have those. So do the Jets go hard for Derek Carr now, or do they risk potentially losing him and waiting it out for Aaron Rodgers?. With the Jets talent on offense and defense, QB is their 800 pound gorilla sized hole in their roster. All I want to hear is Rodgers wont play in Green Bay in 2023. 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. And so that was the bulk of the discussion at Douglas news conference at the NFL combine on Tuesday. Were going to respect his process and then, again, well be ready to make a decision when the time comes.. All Rights Reserved. The NY market does a good job of that as does a team that is trending upward, versus those going through a rebuild. Its just that Ive been following the NFL long enough to understand the true meaning of the Jets are gonna Jet. Getty Derek Carr with Aaron Rodgers. Cousins and Carr might as well be the Spider-Man meme of middle-tier QBs. #Commanders place franchise tag on DT Daron Payne: Blake Martinez is raking in big bucks after retiring from the NFL. 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. 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. He did visit the New Orleans Saints before his release from the Raiders. For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr could all be on the move. 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. Adams went off in his penultimate game with Carr, catching nine passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. 33rd in Y/A, 30th in Passer Rating, 13th most INTs, 2015 Williams said hell hold out of voluntary offseason workouts until a new agreement is reached, and possibly mandatory workouts, too. 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. Also, the only reason he can choose his next team is because Raiders ownership is nuts. Rodgers is one of the most prolific, winningest quarterbacks in NFL history, compiling a 147-75-1 regular-season record and going to the playoffs 11 times as a starter, playing in 21 postseason games and winning one Super Bowl. He doesnt have it anymore and he will probably only play one more year at the most. The visit, over a proper Italian lunch at Fiorino Ristorante in Summit, N.J., reportedly went well. 1 priority this offseason is to upgrade at quarterback with a veteran, whether thats in free agency or via trade. He has visited the Saints. His answer: The two guys that I probably have higher than most would be the corner from Illinois, [Devon] Witherspoon. The nine-year veteran has also metwith the Saints and reportedly will meet with the Carolina Panthers here at the Combine. We dont know if the Packers would be willing to trade him. But theres another interesting aspect to this that everyone should pay attention to. Neither, Aaron Rogers is simply an average quarterback with no leadership skills despite his age. Does it matter that hes skipping the workout? OF COURSE the Jets are gonna pursue both. Rodgers would be a one or two-year rental. Analysis by Jason La Canfora. 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. The Jets are the Jets. 1 draft pick, Caserio looking to build new foundation with Ryans, Carroll: Smith's self-belief was key to success, Reid describes key decisions in Super Bowl LVII. 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. 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. Carr on the Jets is a pretty scary thought. The jets dont look like a bad team outside of their qb spot. With Nathaniel Hackett and Todd Downing running the show Pat Mahomes would look like a journeyman. So, why would Adams choose the Raiders and Derek Carr a far above-average quarterback over Rodgers, whos absolutely one of the five best throwers of the football weve ever seen? 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. The Jets could do that and have their quarterback situation settled for the next several years. Rodgers is a four-time MVP, the last two coming in 2020 and 2021. Gutekunst said he hasnt talked trades with other teams yet. Enjoyed spending time with him. As it's been an offseason tradition in Green Bay, the . Who in their right mind believes Carr has the cache to recruit other FAs to, of all places, the Jets? 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