If Derek Carr ends up joining the New York Jets, we know he would be the franchise’s best quarterback in a very long time. That goes without saying.
But in which specific facets of the quarterback position would Carr help New York the most?
These are the best traits Carr would bring to the Jets.
Minimizing sacks
Sacks are primarily the responsibility of the quarterback. The offensive line’s job is to minimize how frequently the quarterback faces pressure. When the quarterback does face pressure, it’s usually up to him to determine whether or not the play finishes in a sack.