LISTEN: WFAN's Carton Wants Jets To Trade First Rounder For Peyton Manning
NEW YORK (WFAN) -- Craig Carton isn't overly concerned with who the Jets' general manager is.
He's not particularly interested in whether or not Dan Quinn becomes the head coach, either.
The WFAN host knows that for Gang Green, it ultimately comes down to the quarterback position. And Carton has a solution for his beleaguered franchise.
Two words: Peyton Manning.
Carton Wants Jets To Trade First Rounder For Peyton Manning
Carton said on Tuesday's "Boomer & Carton" show that he wants the Jets to get the future Hall of Famer as a stopgap until the GM finds his quarterback of the future.
The 38-year-old's future is in doubt, however. After another impressive season with the Broncos, the 14-time Pro Bowler struggled mightily against the Colts in the NFL divisional playoffs on Sunday. Eli's older brother completed 26 of 46 passes for 211 yards and a touchdown, fumbling once and getting sacked twice.
It was later revealed that Manning has been playing hurt. He's owed $19 million each of the next two seasons.
Carton suggested that the Jets trade their first-round pick (sixth overall) for Manning. It's unlikely that star college signal-callers Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota will be on the board when the Jets make their pick at the upcoming NFL Draft.
Co-host Boomer Esiason called his radio partner's solution crazy, pointing out the many obstacles that would keep Manning from coming to New York. The Blonde Bomber also noted that trading the sixth pick would be completely nonsensical.
Despite their disagreement, one thing is for sure: The Jets need a quarterback. Geno Smith regressed in his second NFL season and Michael Vick -- who is far from his former dominant self -- is set to become a free agent.
The Jets went 4-12 in 2014 and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.
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