The Jets brought in free-agent quarterback Derek Carr for a visit over the weekend and the more information coming out about the meeting, the more it sounds like an episode of Shark Tank. The Jets are the entrepreneurs trying to impress Carr aka Mr. Wonderful (Kevin O’Leary).
According to a report from ESPN’s Dianna Russini, the Jets told Carr during their meeting that they believe if Carr comes to New York and wins that he “could be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.”
Derek Carr's visit with the Jets on Monday went 'really well' 👀🗽
"[The Jets] made it super personal too, they said 'We believe if you come to New York and win, you could be a first ballot Hall of Famer.'" — @diannaESPN pic.twitter.com/eyBpLR8HRB
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) February 21, 2023
Talk about trying to puff someone up. Carr is a fine quarterback, there’s no doubt about that and he would be a major upgrade at the quarterback position. But this sure is quite the presentation tactic.
Plus, we know the Jets are willing to wait for a decision on Aaron Rodgers. One could make the argument that means the Jets are just blowing smoke to make Carr feel better about potentially being a second option for the Jets. On the other hand, Carr is likely willing to take his time as well and figure out all his options before making his own decision.
Nonetheless, the Jets are certainly making this early part of the offseason at least very entertaining.