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. That could be an indication Douglas is willing to restructure or redo the contracts of players like Davis or Lawson. The first quarterbacking domino could fall this week, with Derek Carr a free agent and Aaron Rodgers coming out of the darkness. I dont understand why any team would give anything for Rodgers. And both tackle positions were revolving doors last season because of injuries. Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. 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The Green Bay Packers QB should be available, but for far less than Lamar Jackson. Stafford, like Carr, was considered by many as a statistics compiler who played on subpar teams. 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. And so it goes, You jut cant win https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2022/03/17/davante-adams-trade-raiders-derek-carr-aaron-rodgers/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The answer may well go back to Adams college days. Rodgers had a broken thumb the last half of last season. The visit, over a proper Italian lunch at Fiorino Ristorante in Summit, N.J., reportedly went well. 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. Now that Carr has been driven away, however, the Raiders need to turn their attention to finding a new top QB. 1 priority this offseason is to upgrade at quarterback with a veteran, whether thats in free agency or via trade. Cousins is also a little more aggressive and can stretch the field for McDaniels better than Carr. With the Jets talent on offense and defense, QB is their 800 pound gorilla sized hole in their roster. It didn't . I would say we feel good about our process and were also going to respect his process, Douglas said. I dont care if he gets traded or retires, just go. I think everybody would like it done sooner rather than later but everyone has their own process. 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. The four-time Pro Bowl athlete will be one of the most sought-after quarterbacks this offseason-behind Aaron Rodgers. Packer fans keep pointing out that the last time Rodgers stunk up a season, he won two MVPs. New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Jets will host Carr. I do think the Niners would be the best place. 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. "If I was [Jets owner] Woody Johnson, I would go Derek Carr as my 1, Jimmy G as my second option and then Aaron Rodgers as my third option." Rodgers is potentially available for trade this . Carr threw a career-high 32 TDs in 2015 and a career-low six INTs in 2016. What if its so dark Rodgers cant find the door? The truth is that Carr is a middling quarterback. Even if they. Needs. Updated Jan 13, 2022 at 5:49pm. I think Carr improves this team enough that they will be able to hang with the big dogs. It is unknown how we will respond and fit into Bill O'Brien system. Douglas will have a chance to meet with Williams agent, Nicole Lynn, in Indianapolis and said the Jets have had several good discussions with her and Williams. 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. I write off 2022 as the Josh McDaniels year. OF COURSE the Jets are gonna pursue both. And theres no need to take extra time aligning quarterback and receiver on possession routes theyve already got that burned in from way back. MORE:What Tom Brady retirement means for Buccaneers, Raiders, 49ers & Aaron Rodgers as NFL QB carousel begins to spin. 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. Maybe a team would rather get Carr at $30 million, instead of giving up a potential top draft pick and pay $50 million. It has been reported that Carr wants to make a decision about his next team before the start of free agency. Carr cannot compete a 5 yard completion on 3rd down in the 2nd half leaving the defense on the field almost the entire half. 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. Carr is not that guy. And Rogers probably values those MVP awards way more than his single Superbowl ring. 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. It's long overdue but Derek Carr is finally going to play in his first-ever playoff game on Sunday. Ive seen him dunk and hes looking down through the rim. For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. 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. We obviously know that theres a decision to be made there. 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. Signing Rodgers would be akin to getting brain cancer on purpose. Maybe he is trying to screw the time line so the pack cant get rid of him? Nothing but positive reviews, per sources. Im sure youve got a lot of questions about safeties, the Jets general manager said. I dont know where to put him; hes so little, Jeremiah said. 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.". Rodgers does not even know if he wants to play or not. 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. 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. 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. Packers may be done with Rodgers, but theyre not done with his contract. But dont buy into the washed-up, over-the-hill talk. Not with Aaron Rodgers. 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.. Has anyone checked on him lately? Kinda hoping for Rodgers. I dont know how many guys me and [fellow receiver] Isaiah [Burse] definitely appreciate him. 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. 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. This is the veteran quarterbacks first visit as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Rodgers need to figure out what hes going to do And after we find out, the rest of what Young will do will happen behind closed doors. Itll be interesting. Theyre fascinated at the idea of adding Rodgers, Darlington reported, but the two distinct timelines have created the ultimate predicament for the Jets. Cant give a direct timetable, a specific timetable. On the other hand, I think Johnson feels Rogers is the Jets missing link to go deep into the playoffs next season. The Jets have shown interest in both players. 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. Free agency begins in only three weeks. Rodgers would be the ultimate Brady surrogate acquisition and then some. So a lot of things to like., I dont want to speak for Derek, Douglas said. Neither Lamarcus Joyner nor free-agent pickup Jordan Whitehead distinguished themselves last season. Theyll get him! Aaron Rodgers will probably sign with the 49ers. While . 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. He would completely self destruct in the NY market. The draft options at the position include Tennessee speedster Jalin Hyatt, Boston Colleges dynamic slot receiver Jay Flowers or Cincinnatis versatile Tyler Scott and Michigan States Jayden Reed, who is not only a vertical threat receiver but a punt returner. 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. The Raiders are sitting on the No. Honestly, it probably doesnt matter. 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. But I wouldnt, either, if I was him. A motivated Rodgers could make this team a legit contender. Broadly speaking, Las Vegas won't want to waste what's left of the six-time . 2 overall pick is supposed to in his first two seasons. 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. The Jets star defensive tackle made it clear at the end of the season that he wants his contract extension resolved sooner than later. 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. 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. Thanks for contacting us. The one similarity is theyre both past peak. We still have a lot of flexibility, Douglas said. First,, it would make some sense to think newly hired Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett who is close to Rodgers after Hackett was the offensive coordinator in Green Bay from 2019 to 2021 has some idea about what Rodgers plans might be. General manager Joe Douglas said the Jets will meet with Carr for a second time this week at the NFL Combine. But he will do the medical stuff and interviews with teams. Would you want to go to the Jets if you were Aaron Rodgers? Douglas said theyll be ready to pull the trigger on a deal for a quarterback when the times comes. But for now, his camp insists that hes gonna do whatever it takes to keep playing. Plus, more on Lamar Jackson and the franchise tag and Carson Wentzs release. If you ask the team's former general manager in Mike . Hes a little undersized, but hes got a shot to be a great No. 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. And his response to a question about potential cap cuts like wide receiver Corey Davis and defensive end Carl Lawson was interesting. But they appear to love Aaron Rodgers. Niners just need a healthy QB who can hit the broad side of a barn. Gutekunst said he hasnt talked trades with other teams yet. The New York Jets like Derek Carr. 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. 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. Even though the Jets met with Carr this weekend, Rapoport said, the teams top option still is Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Linebacker C.J. Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 17, 2022. Why wouldnt Rodgers want to be in New York? You, of course, have probably heard about this other undersized DT from Pitt. 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. It wouldnt be the worst thing for the Jets to sign Williams before the market balloons his price point. They lost six consecutive games to finish the season after going 7-4 through 11 contests. Carr reportedly wants to pick his next team before are agency begins 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. Apparently not. The Raiders released the 31-year-old earlier this month . 2, with his speed, and how you can work him in the slot, and what he brings in the return game.. 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 Jets or anybody else interested in Rodgers better make sure hes willing to earn his salary. The timeline here is interesting, he would like to do something before the start of free agency, Rapoport said. He also can lean well on Jacobs and the running game to take better advantage of deep shots off play-action than Carr does. Mosley ($21.47 million cap hit) is also a prime candidate to get his contract restructured, especially coming off a Pro Bowl season. So wait, why would the Raiders want another version of Carr? No one likes Rodgers, but the suggestion that Carr is of equal talent is asinine. Thats also why, if Im one of those guys, and I get tagged, I pull every lever to try and force the team to do a long-term deal. The Jets have reportedly reached out to the Packers to express their interest in trading for Rodgers. Yes Im sure Rodgers and Carr are both stoked to be coached by the brilliant high school offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. At one point, it seemed timing would have forced the Jets into making a decision about their quarterback without a clear picture of their options. The New York Jets were recently projected to sign veteran quarterback Derek Carr to a multiyear $60 million contract this offseason. It takes a lot of energy to start new with another team, especially when youve played your entire career in the same place. 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. On the surface, it looks like the Jets are playing a high-stakes game of chicken with their quarterback position. Carr was released by the Raiders two weeks ago and can be signed now. Other teams expected to meet with him include the Saints whom he also visited recently and the Panthers. Ive had a lot of productive discussions with multiple GMs around the league, Douglas said. Carr is loaded with excuses as are Raiders fans who are clueless. His answer: The two guys that I probably have higher than most would be the corner from Illinois, [Devon] Witherspoon. 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. This is the first time that hes been a free agent in his pro career. All I want to hear is Rodgers wont play in Green Bay in 2023. Carr is not of equal talent with Rodgers. The focus leading up to the franchise tag deadline, eight days from now, will be on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, and rightfully so. Love stinks, Source: The Packers were willing to pay Davante Adams as much or more than the Raiders are. So, why are we even having this QB conversation? 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. Aaron is the cheaper option at his salary of $30 million for this year and what now would be a small haul of draft picks, which maybe more of we will taking anything to get rid of him type deal. Enticing him with young wide receivers and a top-notch defense that give him a chance to contend in the AFC East, Jones wrote. The Raiders do have great passing weapons for McDaniels and need a qB who can get the ball to Adams, Waller and Renfrow. Also, the only reason he can choose his next team is because Raiders ownership is nuts. No Rodgers drama and Garappolo, as long as he can stay healthy, is a better QB than Carr. For the first time in 10 seasons, the Raiders will have a new starting quarterback in 2023. Davante Adams and Derek Carr played 2 seasons together at Fresno State (2012-2013) In that span: - Adams led the FBS in receptions, rec yards . This could be a deterrent for Rodgers. New York has already met with free-agent quarterback Derek Carr, . Sign up for the Touchdown Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. INDIANAPOLIS Joe Douglas sauntered up to the lectern and smiled. I can say that he left a strong impression with everybody.. The lowest figure, outside of the kicker-punter number, is for running backs, at $10.09 million. The clock is ticking. 1 and take Andrew Luck. We have our process, exploring the market, exploring options. I can tell you that was a fantastic visit, Douglas said Tuesday afternoon. 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. Perhaps this just more about Davante Adams wanting to go home again, and the Raiders making that possible. New York has also been connected to Aaron Rodgers in trade rumors. For now, though, they can talk only to Carr. Also, the only reason he can choose his next team is because Raiders ownership is nuts. Think he can function without that? Rodgers' status remains up in the air because it's unclear if he'll play in 2023. The Jets seem to be comfortable waiting on Rodgers. The Jets also recently hired Todd Downing as passing-game coordinator. Wait. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday the Jets have asked the Green Bay Packers about the four-time NFL MVP's availability. Brown has yet to inform the Jets if he is retiring. His answer: Zay Flowers, the receiver from BC. 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. The Bulldogs liked to throw the ball). The Jets have made it no secret that their No. Carr on the Jets is a pretty scary thought. 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. He's a graduate of the University of Arizona and is originally from Cherry Hill, N.J. Rodgers is entering the second year of a $150 million guaranteed contract and is Packers property. Levi. That's the main takeaway from ESPN's Dianna Russini's reports on Tuesday. 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. It wasn't pretty and it wasn't easy but the Las Vegas Raiders finished the season the same way they started - with an unpredictable overtime thriller. At receiver, the Jets could part ways with veteran Corey Davis and Braxton Berrios. According to Rapoport, Carr who has a no-trade. Downing knows Tannehill after spending fours seasons on Mike Vrabel's Titans staff, the last two . This fade touchdown in that same game amplified the idea that Carr understood what to do in the red zone get the ball to Davante, and let him look down on the net. Carr has never won a playoff game and cannot play in the cold. 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. Douglas described the offensive and defensive lines as high priority this offseason, and the offensive line in particular could look quite different in 2023. 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. Las Vegas released him Tuesday before his $32.9 million base salary in 2023 became guaranteed. The players in Washington liked Wentz, and he really tried to make it work. 11 overall), has missed the past two seasons due to knee issues. Rodgers need to figure out what hes going to do so the Jets can figure out whether to sign Carr who is younger, cheaper, and requires no draft-pick compensation or trade for Rodgers, a four-time MVP who may be getting dangerously close to his football expiration date.. 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. One thing for sure, It came down to him wanting out and to play with Derek Carr, his college QB. He did visit the New Orleans Saints before his release from the Raiders. The assumption hope, really is the Jets, through back-channel intel, already have a decent idea about Rodgers intentions. 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. Theres some question about how all-in Rodgers remains at this point in his career. 7 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 draft. It got us here to the combine. Getty Aaron Rodgers shaking hands with Derek Carr. Get instant advice on your decision to start Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr for Week 18. 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. 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.