Getty New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh hugging it out in the middle of an NFL game.
There is an update on the epic quarterback sweepstakes in 2023.
ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler revealed on Sunday, March 5 that veteran free-agent quarterback Derek Carr “has a slight lean” toward joining the New York Jets in 2023.
Fowler noted that teams like the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints “remain in the conversation” however at this present moment in time Carr has the big apple on his mind.
Derek Carr Is Feeling a Move to the Jets
There is an argument to be made that the NFC conference overall is weaker, but it appears there is no such argument when debating roster talent.
Connor Hughes of SNY made an appearance on the Can’t-Wait Podcast at the NFL Combine and provided a bold take on the Gang Green quarterback conversation.
“It’s intoxicating to look at this roster that they have. The offensive line will be better, you got Breece Hall, you got weapons at wideout, and you have a defense that you believe is championship ready. I think the Jets are a contender in the AFC if they get Derek Carr.”
Sweet lord have mercy, @Connor_J_Hughes believes the #Jets are a contender in the AFC ‘if they get Derek Carr’ + ‘if you get Aaron Rodgers they’re a contender to win the #SuperBowl, maybe not even contender maybe favorite if you get Rodgers from 2020-21’ 😳👀 🎥 Can’t Wait Pod
Carr clearly wants the Jets and the team really likes him by all accounts.
The 31-year-old who will turn 32 before the start of the 2023 season is ready for the next chapter in his career. He spent the first nine years of his NFL journey with the Raiders, in both Oakland and Las Vegas.
During that time he didn’t have many regular season wins (63-79 record), no success in the playoffs (0-1), and very few overall accolades from the national media.
The second he steps foot in the Jets’ facilities however he would immediately become one of the most decorated quarterbacks in franchise history.
Jets Fans React to Being Preferred Destination for Top QBs
When you consider the new Fowler nugget and the Adam Schefter report that he believes Aaron Rodgers will either retire or play for the Jets, there is swagger pouring out of New York.
Gang Green should have the pick of the litter among the top quarterback options and fans are now in an unfamiliar power position.
Jets being an ideal destination for veteran big name QBs is a refreshing change
NFL analyst Will Parkinson said the Jets being “an ideal destination” for some of these big named quarterbacks is a “refreshing change.”
Buffalo Jet Fan is choosing to smell the roses in the middle of all of this. He told fans to pause for a moment and realize that neither Carr nor Rodgers “would have remotely considered the Jets two years ago” and now look where they are.
Luke Grant said if you’re the Jets you have to “feel great” about the pending quarterback decision. If Rodgers retires or stays in Green Bay, Carr will be waiting for you. Or vice-versa if Rodgers decides to play you land one of the premium players at the position.
Robby Sabo of Jets X-Factor said this has been the “toughest thing” for Jets fans to accept. Quarterbacks “want” to play for the Jets.
He couldn’t be more right, for years players have avoided the Jets and now the exact opposite is happening.
A Jets fan called it a “great place to be.” After all of these weeks and months of speculation, it finally seems like the quarterback dominos are about to fall.
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