If the Raiders really want Rodgers? January 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. EST. 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. For the record, this isnt the first time McGinn has been hyper critical of Rodgers. the team's top option still is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. New York has already met with free-agent quarterback Derek Carr, . According to Connor Hughes of SNY.tv, the visit went " very well ." 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. As for Aaron Rodgers, who needs that headache? They did just that over the weekend, meeting with Carr. The life he could have there! 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. It takes a lot of energy to start new with another team, especially when youve played your entire career in the same place. 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. Whoever they pursue, they will end up botching it and end up going into next season with Jacoby Brisset or something. Free agency begins in only three weeks. Carr on the Jets is a pretty scary thought. Needs. If no one knew when he was doing this he had the advantage to pull strings on the packers but if we knew it was over the weekend everyone would be pressing, okay you had your fun whats the decision. No one likes Rodgers, but the suggestion that Carr is of equal talent is asinine. Rodgers would be a one or two-year rental. Powered by. Wait. His game is not built for the combine. 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. It is only speculation until the aaron Witch Project concludes the transitional period of planetary alignment. They lost six consecutive games to finish the season after going 7-4 through 11 contests. 26th in Y/A, 19th in Passer Rating, 9th most INTs, 2016 Carr, as you would imagine, was pretty happy about the whole thing when it came down. Douglas spoke highly of Carr from the time they spent together. Itll be interesting. 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 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. At receiver, the Jets could part ways with veteran Corey Davis and Braxton Berrios. New York has also been connected to Aaron Rodgers in trade rumors. The Jets star defensive tackle made it clear at the end of the season that he wants his contract extension resolved sooner than later. 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. I dont know how many guys me and [fellow receiver] Isaiah [Burse] definitely appreciate him. 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. Theyre fascinated at the idea of adding Rodgers, Darlington reported, but the two distinct timelines have created the ultimate predicament for the Jets. Its built for playing ball.. On the surface, it looks like the Jets are playing a high-stakes game of chicken with their quarterback position. If Carr is the Jets next quarterback, he surely isnt signing to be a placeholder for Wilson. 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. 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. Though Rodgers doesnt come across as the mentoring type, he appeared to take a liking to Wilson after the two met during summer scrimmage session in Green Bay in 2021. Cousins can treat them right throwing to them like Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson and Adam Thielen. It's not hard to envision a scenario where a rival team that also needs quarterback help outbids the Jets. Ive had a lot of productive discussions with multiple GMs around the league, Douglas said. Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr could all be on the move. Davante Adams and Derek Carr played 2 seasons together at Fresno State (2012-2013), Adams led the FBS in receptions, rec yards and rec TD Carr led the FBS in pass yards and pass TD The Bulldogs won the inaugural Mountain West Championship Game#Reunited pic.twitter.com/NegfMeOinQ, NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 17, 2022. 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. 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. Downing was on the Raiders staff for Carrs Pro Bowl seasons of 2015, 2016 and 2017. Gutekunst said he hasnt talked trades with other teams yet. LIVE: Boy Green reacts to the #Jets hosting free agent QB Derek Carr for a visit + what happens next? Its hard to put an exact timetable, Douglas said. The Jets seem to be comfortable waiting on Rodgers. Rodgers hasn't put a timetable on making a decision, but Packers president Mark Murphy told ESPN's Dianna Russini last week he hopes to have clarity on the situation before the start of free agency in March. Enjoyed spending time with him. Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 17, 2022. I feel good that this process is going to play out in the right way.. All of that is true and it could even been added that Carr is not the diva that Rodgers is. Beyond the reunion with Adams, Rodgers also would thrive with tight end Darren Waller, once a Packers trade target and slot ace Hunter Renfrow. Love stinks, yeah yeah. 6 best QB options for Raiders to replace Derek Carr, ranked from Aaron Rodgers to Mac Jones, Why Raiders released QB after failed trade to Saints, Derek Carr landing spots 2023: Jets, Saints among best fits as Raiders release long-time QB. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Carr informed the Raiders he wouldn't accept a trade to the Saints or any other team. I would say we feel good about our process and were also going to respect his process, Douglas said. I went to camp in August, and talked to coach [Jeff Hafley], watched him practice, I saw it. People whove worked with him the past couple of years have said not to rule that out. It has been reported that Carr wants to make a decision about his next team before the start of free agency. Special thanks go out to our long-time sponsor, MILE Social a NJ Digital Marketing Agency. Douglas didnt shy away from talking about the Jets interest in Carr, though he wouldnt go so far as to say whether theyve made him a contract offer. I can tell you that was a fantastic visit last week, Douglas said. Levi. If the Jets pick one in the first round, a name to watch would be Alabamas Brian Branch, who also can play nickel cornerback. 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. Niners just need a healthy QB who can hit the broad side of a barn. 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. Aaron Rodgers isnt. 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. Carr cannot compete a 5 yard completion on 3rd down in the 2nd half leaving the defense on the field almost the entire half. Its pretty much out there in the media already, but hes a real good guy, Adams said of his quarterback at the 2014 scouting combine. 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. Other teams expected to meet with him include the Saints whom he also visited recently and the Panthers. Theres some question about how all-in Rodgers remains at this point in his career. The combines not for him, because hes got a middle-of-the-pack arm. Rodgers is a four-time MVP, the last two coming in 2020 and 2021. 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. Go with Carr. Aaron Rodgers will probably sign with the 49ers. 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From @NFLTotalAccess: On FA QB Derek Carr and #Jets visit pic.twitter.com/GwRvawOCSR, Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 18, 2023. Well see if the latter can happen or not. Maybe he is trying to screw the time line so the pack cant get rid of him? 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. We ran the spread and the up-tempo offense, and he went out there and did his thing. Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets. Itd be rare for such a trade to happen this early, but not unprecedented. Other candidates to be cut for savings include safety Jordan Whitehead and wide receiver Braxton Berrios. We dont know if the Packers would be willing to trade him. I dont care if he gets traded or retires, just go. 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. 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. And after we find out, the rest of what Young will do will happen behind closed doors. Apparently not. 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. New Orleans looks like its heading into rebuild territory. 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. Rodgers appears to have passed his expiration date immediately after signing his whopping contract last year. 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. It came down to him wanting out and to play with Derek Carr, his college QB. Douglas described the offensive and defensive lines as high priority this offseason, and the offensive line in particular could look quite different in 2023. The salary he demands is absurd. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday the Jets have asked the Green Bay Packers about the four-time NFL MVP's availability. Even if they wont (or cant) admit it publicly, the Jets are very interested in the idea of adding the 39-year-old. This is the veteran quarterbacks first visit as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Jets reportedly are interested in both. 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. 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. Theres appeal to that, too, in how you can build around such a quarterback. If Mike White can make that team click, Derek Carr could take them to the next level. Maybe a team would rather get Carr at $30 million, instead of giving up a potential top draft pick and pay $50 million. 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. If Carr has a choice, he should run, not walk, to the Jets as fast as he can. What we know is that Adams and the Packers were far apart in negotiations on a new contract, and the Raiders were quite willing to transact. 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. 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. The last thing the Jets want is to be the team standing without a quarterback when the music stops. Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. 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