“At the linebacker position, most of the time you get guys who are real big run stuffers, but the game has changed to more of a passing game,” Carter said. “You have to have guys who can go out there and cover, run, be fast, blitz, get sacks and do everything. That’s really what a linebacker is. That’s what I really bring and I feel like Coach Bowles believes in me as a player to help this team.”
One of five ‘backers in the NFL to record at least five interceptions since 2008, Carter’s speed and coverage ability attracted the Jets.