MMQB: Derek Carr's Potential Contract Isn't 'Close' to Rumors on Daniel Jones' Money

Derek Carr is reportedly in line to make less money than Daniel Jones during the 2023 season.

"The numbers I've heard on him aren't close to what we know about Jones," Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported in regard to Carr.

Breer noted the New York Giants and Jones are in the process of negotiating his next deal with the team coming in between $35 million and $39 million per year and the quarterback asking for more than $40 million annually.

It should be noted the two situations are not the same.

Jones is much younger at 25 years old with Carr turning 32 this month, and New York surely sees its signal-caller as the franchise quarterback for years to come after a breakthrough season. The team could still use the $32.4 million franchise tag on him, but a long-term solution would provide some roster stability moving forward under head coach Brian Daboll.

As for Carr, he and the Las Vegas Raiders went their separate ways this offseason.

Teams may have seen him as more of a stopgap than their franchise quarterback for years to come, and that could have impacted his market even if multiple clubs have been connected to him at times during the offseason.

One of those teams connected to him was the New Orleans Saints, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported the team is "closing in on a deal" with the veteran.

Peter King of NBC Sports reported the market for Carr was "lukewarm. At best."

One general manager told King, "If there was a lot of love for him, he'd have been signed by now."

While Carr is a four-time Pro Bowler with four seasons of more than 4,000 passing yards on his resume, he is also 63-79 as a starter throughout his career and never won a playoff game with the Raiders dating back to 2014.

His ceiling is limited compared to younger options, even if he is a talented thrower who could help a team that is perhaps just a quarterback away from a playoff run.

And that may lead to a less lucrative contract than the one Jones will receive this offseason.