In February and early March, the Derek Carr truthers were out in full force. To them, the argument was simple …
Carr represented the younger quarterback who would fully buy in—all while easing anxieties in the coming years (via a longer-term deal). So, to many New York Jets fans, Carr was their choice over the alternative.
There remained just one nagging issue at hand: Derek Carr cannot touch the other guy in the talent and overall production category.
Sometimes, as silly as it may sound or look in hindsight, it often transpires in a way where the most critical aspect of the debate turns out to be the most overlooked.