Douglas: Jets will be 'ready to pull the trigger' on acquiring QB
The New York Jets won't hesitate to acquire a quarterback, according to general manager Joe Douglas.
"We'll be ready to pull the trigger when we have to," Douglas told reporters, including ESPN's Rich Cimini, at the NFL combine on Tuesday.
The Jets have been linked to numerous high-profile quarterbacks this offseason, including former Las Vegas Raiders signal-caller Derek Carr and Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers.
Carr is scheduled to meet again with the Jets at the combine after previously visiting the team's facility earlier in February. Douglas described Carr's initial visit as "fantastic" but noted that the team will "respect" the free agent's process. Carr has also attracted interest from the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers.
"He left a strong impression with everybody," Douglas said, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
He added: "(Carr is a) high-level producer but really a phenomenal person. Very authentic, ultra-intelligent, very comfortable in his own skin, and highly competitive."
The Jets also reportedly inquired about the availability of Rodgers, who hasn't decided on his future with the Packers.
New York is prioritizing improving the quarterback position after former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson has struggled under center. However, Douglas still believes the 23-year-old has the ability to live up to his billing.
"Our stance on Zach hasn't changed. Zach has a very high ceiling," Douglas said, according to Garafolo. The GM added, "When players love this game and work their tails off, they usually hit their ceiling. Still feel strongly Zach's going to hit his."
The Jets finished last in the AFC East in six of the last seven years.