If things go south for the New York Jets in their pursuit for either Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr. And knowing Jets history why would anything go south? (insert sarcasm). There is a back-up to the back-up option potentially out there in Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
I know Jets fans, you're winching as you think about this.
That of course all hinges on if the Titans decide to move on from Tannehill, who will be 35 and could save Tennessee upwards of $27 million if he is waived or traded after June 1.
Plus new Titans GM Ran Carthon has been mum on the idea of a Tannehill return in 2023. That said, when the Titans hired Tim Kelly to be their new offensive coordinator, Head Coach Mike Vrabel said that Tannehill was excited by the move, hinting that the veteran quarterback was at least aware of the process.
Tannehill is a serviceable veteran. He took the Titans to the playoffs multiple times; even went to an AFC title game a few years ago. That said, it helps when you have a monster like Derrick Henry in the backfield.
If Tannehill landed in New York, he would clearly be a stop gap until the Jets feel the cobwebs are clear in the mind of Zach Wilson, and/or the Jets find a new quarterback via the draft.
The Jets could also look toward Jimmy Garrappolo who is a free agent, and wouldn't cost the Jets anything except money. Garrappolo knows the Jets system fairly well having worked with Robert Saleh in San Francisco.
Meanwhile, the Raiders have already released Derek Carr, who is also said to be of interest to the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers.
As for Aaron Rodgers, he still hasn't gone into his so-called darkness retreat as he continues to string everyone along.
Hell, if all else fails, the Jets could end up with Andy Dalton.
Keep smiling Jets fans.
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