The Jets and Derek Carr (1 Viewer)

[RJ in Lafayette]

Perhaps the most fascinating sideshow with the Saints' signing of Derek Carr is fate of the New York Jets and their front office. My sense--yes, this is speculation so don't ask for confirming links--is that if the Jets had pursued Carr as vigorously as the Saints, Carr would have opted for the Jets. But the Saints communicated to Carr that we want you, we want you badly, and we want to sign you now. The Jets communicated to Carr that we like you, but we like Aaron Rodgers more, and we can't commit to you until we learn what Rodgers wants to do. And Carr moved on.

Question: If Rodgers decides to retire (unlikely) or decides to return to Green Bay (very possible), or if Green Bay, thinking the Jets are desperate, demands two first-round picks or even more for Rodgers, what are the Jets going to do? It seems that the Jets have put themselves in a tight spot. And if they do not improve the quarterback position and have a season in 2023 like 2022, people at the top of the organization are going to lose their jobs.

 

[Saint Greg]

Bidding war with the raiders for Jimmy G. I’m glad we got our QB.

 

[Infoman]

I’m thinking what the Jets are going to do is…. Be the Jets.

Thanks Jets!

 

[RJ in Lafayette]

I agree--bidding war for Jimmy G and hope he stays healthy.

On one of the Jets forums, a rumor discussed is that it was the Jets owner, Woody Johnson, who wanted to wait for Rodgers and was calling the shots.

 

[Mojomajik9]

If they don’t get Rodgers they’ve really clowned themselves. But, honestly, that’s the Jets way. Their QB situation was even worse than ours. They may have to settle for a Mayfield or Wentz and their fan base will lose it

 

[Saint Jack]

It’s been reported that the Jets owner, Woody Johnson, is all in on Aaron. The rest of the Jets staff wanted Carr.

 

[Saint Jack]

 

[Snakehead]

Someone is not paying attention.

The Saints had DC at "Hello". The Jets were never in the discussion, they were just a detractor.

 

[Kramer]

The Jets fans on their forums were in complete meltdown today and still are as I type this.

 

[LUX]

The Jets fans on their forums were in complete meltdown today and still are as I type this.

Post the goodies. I'm too lazy to give them clicks for their website.

 

[St. Geezy]

Post the goodies. I'm too lazy to give them clicks for their website.

Many of the goodies can’t be posted here because it would break the TOS here, something that apparently doesn’t exist on the Jets’ fan forum.

Rumor: Woody Johnson wanted Aaron Rodgers while Staff wanted Derek Carr

Here's Matthew Berry's report (which he apparently is doing now). Infuriating and not surprising in the least if true. That moron never learns:...

forums.theganggreen.com

In a nutshell, they are absolutely livid about this, and you definitely feel like you’re standing right in the middle of the Bronx or Manhattan while reading some of the posts.

 

[St. Geezy]

On another note, it’s really amazing reading the tone of that message board regarding Carr, them being a fanbase that unlike ours hasn’t been spoiled for 15 years of watching an all-time great.

They absolutely wanted him, even more than Aaron Rodgers, and that’s saying a lot.

ESPN and CBS: Saints are front runners to sign Derek Carr

[MEDIA]

forums.theganggreen.com

 

[BarBar]

It's like on Shark Tank when Barbara makes you an offer but you want to hear what Mark Cuban has to say.

 

[JackDiesel]

Utter dysfunction. Thank God our organization is setup the way it is. Imagine an owner that knows less about football than the rest of the staff making the decisions. Meddling owners are the worst. I hope Green Bay makes them pay and fleeces them for draft picks for a way past his prime Aaron Rodgers.

Also I love that the ESPN and national media hype machine failed to get their way and have Carr go to the Jets.

 

[Saint Spud]

I’m old enough to remember when some posters on here were saying the Jets had a better situation for Carr than the Saints LOLOL!!!