Despite all the offseason optimism, Justin Fields hasn’t turned into the long-term answer the New York Jets hoped they were getting. Calling him a bridge quarterback at this point might even feel generous. With the way this season has unfolded, it’s hard to see him in New York next year. And now, the rumor mill is tying the Jets to a quarterback who isn’t even in the league right now.

According to those whispers, the Jets could poke around on Derek Carr if he decides to come out of retirement next year. But is that really the direction they want to go?

Carr didn’t walk away because he lost interest. He had a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder and significant wear in his rotator cuff. Betting on a 34-year-old with that medical history after a full year away would carry real risk, especi

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