Derek Carr was reportedly told by the Jets that he could become a Hall of Famer in New York, but as Jerry pointed out, it could be an awkward position since Carr is likely the team’s second option behind Aaron Rodgers.
So, with that in mind, how will the Jets handle their backup option, who could move on to other interested teams if Gang Green is caught waiting around for Rodgers?
Boomer says that is why the resolution could come sooner than later.
“I would think Derek Carr is gonna want to make a decision, at the worst, by the end of next week,” Boomer said. “Remember, he’s the only free agent out there right now as a quarterback., and if there are two or three other teams that are interested in him, he can have his pick. But the moment these other guys become available…then teams will sit down and weigh their options.”
Free agents can’t formally sign contracts with other teams until the new league year officially begins on March 15, but dialogue is already underway, and Boomer believes Rodgers will need to make his decision soon as well, at least if he has any interest in joining the Jets.
“If Aaron Rodgers really does want to play…and really wants to play with Nathaniel Hackett, then I think he’s gotta make a decision relatively quick, because he can’t leave the Jets hanging,” Boomer said.
As for Carr, Boomer still isn’t sold on the veteran coming to the Jets, though it seems Gang Green is trying to make a strong pitch to lure him to New York.
“If it goes sideways, everybody is gonna get fired, and you’re gonna be standing there with another new coach,” Boomer said. “If I were Derek Carr, I am looking for a place that really is stable. Maybe he will be the fallback option for the Jets, and maybe they would offer him more money because of the desperation that would come along with it.”
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