The Philadelphia Eagles have bolstered their defensive backfield by acquiring Jets cornerback Michael Carter II, a player many are referring to as "MC2." To facilitate the trade, which also included wide receiver John Metchie III, New York parted with a low draft pick and sent one of its best slot corners to Philadelphia.
Carter's playing experience is diverse, having started at safety for Duke before transitioning to nickelback. The fifth-round pick in 2021 eventually earned himself a three-year, $30 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid nickelback in the league at the time. However, he struggled with injuries and saw his playing time dwindle.
The Jets' recent organizational upheaval likely played a role in Carter's departure. Following head coach Robert Saleh's firing last season, the team also let go of general manager Joe Douglas. In September, they drafted cornerback Jarvis Brownlee, which has resulted in a shift towards more man coverage under new head coach Aaron Glenn.
Carter is being viewed as a depth piece with high upside by Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Fangio expressed his willingness to consider moving Cooper DeJean outside of the slot if it can improve the team's performance, but Carter should not be considered a viable replacement for DeJean in that role. He lacks experience as an outside corner and would not provide much in terms of competition.
The trade opens up the possibility of Carter stepping into the slot position, where he has shown himself to be more effective. His stats in this area are impressive, with 24 pass breakups at Duke and a passer rating allowed of 75.3 in his best seasons.
Carter is entering the final year of his contract, which makes him a candidate for potential restructuring or release. If the Eagles take notice of his performance, they can discuss reworking his deal but are unlikely to retain him beyond the season.
For now, Carter's impact will be determined as he begins practicing with the team and gets an opportunity to prove himself in games.
Carter's playing experience is diverse, having started at safety for Duke before transitioning to nickelback. The fifth-round pick in 2021 eventually earned himself a three-year, $30 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid nickelback in the league at the time. However, he struggled with injuries and saw his playing time dwindle.
The Jets' recent organizational upheaval likely played a role in Carter's departure. Following head coach Robert Saleh's firing last season, the team also let go of general manager Joe Douglas. In September, they drafted cornerback Jarvis Brownlee, which has resulted in a shift towards more man coverage under new head coach Aaron Glenn.
Carter is being viewed as a depth piece with high upside by Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Fangio expressed his willingness to consider moving Cooper DeJean outside of the slot if it can improve the team's performance, but Carter should not be considered a viable replacement for DeJean in that role. He lacks experience as an outside corner and would not provide much in terms of competition.
The trade opens up the possibility of Carter stepping into the slot position, where he has shown himself to be more effective. His stats in this area are impressive, with 24 pass breakups at Duke and a passer rating allowed of 75.3 in his best seasons.
Carter is entering the final year of his contract, which makes him a candidate for potential restructuring or release. If the Eagles take notice of his performance, they can discuss reworking his deal but are unlikely to retain him beyond the season.
For now, Carter's impact will be determined as he begins practicing with the team and gets an opportunity to prove himself in games.
especially in that slot corner role where they need a spark. but at the same time i'm worried about the eagles' depth chart and how mc2's contract situation will play out - he's entering his last year and reworking that deal would be a big ask. also, i gotta wonder if this trade is just a Band-Aid fix for Philly's defense 
they've got some major holes to fill and it's gonna take more than one player to turn things around
. mc2 got some major upside if he can stay healthy but idk how much of that 30m contract is gonna be left on the table by end of year. also, slot corner is so underrated, Carter's stats in that role are fire 
. just hope he doesn't become a dumpster fire like some other vets who get a new team 
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I mean, Carter's got some skills, don't get me wrong, but the fact that he was benched in New York after their coaching changes tells me there's more to this than meets the eye... 
Maybe the Eagles are trying to signal that they're about to shake things up and MC2 is just a pawn in their game? 
! Sounds like they got a talented corner back who can bring some depth & competition to their defense 
Carter's stats at Duke look 
. Vic Fangio knows what he's doing, so I'm curious to see how Carter adjusts & steps into his new role 
What do you guys think? Will MC2 be a game-changer for the Eagles' defense? 
i mean its not all bad tho maybe this means coop dejean can get a break 
or maybe coop will actually stay healthy for once and we won't have to watch him get destroyed by other teams' receivers 
️. The slot position is where he shines, but even then, it's DeJean who's been doing his thing so far 
? And now they're gonna throw him into the slot and hope he does better than DeJean, lol what about experience? 
. Not sure how he'll do playing outside but slot corner all day is where he shines 
. Philly's D is pretty stacked so it's hard to imagine him being the real deal 
and now hes just being sent out to pasture... imo hes not gonna be a game changer for philly, they just need someone who can step up into that slot corner role and provide some competition for dejean 
. But I gotta wonder if they're setting themselves up for disappointment down the line... like, 2 years into this contract and what? Bye-bye, Carter 
. Still, can't wait to see how it all plays out! 
. The Eagles might be trying to shake things up with Vic Fangio at the helm, but I’m not convinced MC2 is the answer they’re looking for 
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just heard about MC2 joining the Eagles defense 
but with Vic Fangio at the helm, maybe he'll finally get his groove back 
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MC2 has a ton of potential and I love that Vic Fangio sees him as a depth piece with high upside. The slot position is where he shines, so fingers crossed he can make an impact there. Plus, it's not like they're giving up DeJean for nothing - they got some quality WRs in return 
. Of course, Carter has injury history, but if he stays healthy, I think the Eagles are taking a smart risk