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Heard on the local radio that David Carr signed with the Carolina Panthers. I didn't see a thread about this. Has anyone heard to verify.
Panthers sign Carr *Merged*
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Updated: April 6, 2007, 7:55 AM ET
Carr chooses Carolina over Seattle
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com
The Carolina Panthers won the battle for free agent quarterback David Carr early Friday morning, reaching agreement in principle with the former Houston Texans star on a two-year contract, the financial details of which were not immediately available.
Carolina coach John Fox reiterated during the Panthers' courtship of Carr that Delhomme is the unchallenged starter, but the addition of Carr certainly provides an interesting alternative if the incumbent struggles as he did a year ago.
Carr, 27, chose the opportunity with the Panthers over one in Seattle. He visited with Carolina coaches and team officials on Monday and Tuesday, then made a two-day trip to meet with the Seahawks, where he would have also been a backup. After returning from the Seattle visit, Carr counseled with his wife and opted for the deal with Carolina.
The Cleveland Browns also indicated interest in Carr in recent days and the Miami Dolphins considered him as well. The only visits he made, however, were to Carolina and Seattle.
Obviously, the deal with Carolina represents a step back for Carr in his career, but most NFL experts believe the former Fresno State star still possesses immense talent and sorely needed a change of scenery.
In five seasons with the Texans, he completed 1,243 of 2,070 passes for 13,391 yards, with 59 touchdown passes and 65 interceptions, and a passer rating of 75.3. But Carr was the most-sacked quarterback in the league during his tenure with the Texans. Playing behind one of the league's most porous offensive lines, he was sacked a remarkable 249 times.
Carr started 75 games but recorded just a 22-53 record. Between bonuses and base salaries, the Texans paid Carr more than $35 million in five seasons. When they acquired Schaub, whom they immediately named the starter, they initially hoped to be able to trade Carr, but instead released him rather than prolong his time with the franchise.
Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.
Carr chooses Carolina over Seattle
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com
The Carolina Panthers won the battle for free agent quarterback David Carr early Friday morning, reaching agreement in principle with the former Houston Texans star on a two-year contract, the financial details of which were not immediately available.
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Carr, was released by the Texans after Houston acquired Matt Schaub in a trade with Atlanta. The first player selected overall in the 2002 draft, Carr will serve as the backup to Panthers starter Jake Delhomme, who is coming off an uneven 2006 season.
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Carolina coach John Fox reiterated during the Panthers' courtship of Carr that Delhomme is the unchallenged starter, but the addition of Carr certainly provides an interesting alternative if the incumbent struggles as he did a year ago.
Carr, 27, chose the opportunity with the Panthers over one in Seattle. He visited with Carolina coaches and team officials on Monday and Tuesday, then made a two-day trip to meet with the Seahawks, where he would have also been a backup. After returning from the Seattle visit, Carr counseled with his wife and opted for the deal with Carolina.
The Cleveland Browns also indicated interest in Carr in recent days and the Miami Dolphins considered him as well. The only visits he made, however, were to Carolina and Seattle.
Obviously, the deal with Carolina represents a step back for Carr in his career, but most NFL experts believe the former Fresno State star still possesses immense talent and sorely needed a change of scenery.
In five seasons with the Texans, he completed 1,243 of 2,070 passes for 13,391 yards, with 59 touchdown passes and 65 interceptions, and a passer rating of 75.3. But Carr was the most-sacked quarterback in the league during his tenure with the Texans. Playing behind one of the league's most porous offensive lines, he was sacked a remarkable 249 times.
Carr started 75 games but recorded just a 22-53 record. Between bonuses and base salaries, the Texans paid Carr more than $35 million in five seasons. When they acquired Schaub, whom they immediately named the starter, they initially hoped to be able to trade Carr, but instead released him rather than prolong his time with the franchise.
Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.
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I am sure he is hoping to compete for the starting job and it would be easier to do at Carolina vs Seattle.
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burmafrd;1447997 said:
Yea, I see the thread. But the question was asked before the thread.
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Panthers | Carr agrees
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 23:53:14 -0700
Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent QB David Carr (Texans) on a two-year contract, according to a league source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 23:53:14 -0700
Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent QB David Carr (Texans) on a two-year contract, according to a league source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Cbz40;1448014 said:That settles that.
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You get 'em Pops
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Carr's still got great physical talent, maybe he can turn it around with good coaching. I'm not sure he'll get that in Carolina. It would have been interesting to see what Garrett could have done with him, but it would have obviously created a strain with Romo being the QB of the present/future.
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Teague31;1448019 said:
Carr probably didn't want to go there and I don't blame him.
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Teague31;1448019 said:
Agreed.
No slam on Russell though. I think he's got talent.
But the Raiders could have filled two spots rather than just one.
In fact, if they keep Moss, they could have traded down a spot or two and gotten Joe Thomas to fix a pathetic line.
Carr, Moss, Thomas sounds better than Russell, Moss, garbage to me.....
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I think its a matter of Carolina's Depth chart isn't very settled. Carolina doesn't really have anybody behind Delhomme. Carolina only has Brett Basanez on their roster behind Delhomme. So it makes perfect sense for Carr. Seattle likes Wallace backing up. Also the Hawks have David Greene that they are bringing along.
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Teague31;1448019 said:
I would have to agree but what else is new for Al.
Carr is in a very good spot as I believe he is a better QB than DelHomme and will eventually replace him as the starter. The Panthers have a good team and excellent coaching, unlike what Carr was surrounded with in Houston. He will be able to sit for a while, get good coaching, and then get a chance to play when he is ready rather than being thrown to the wolves behind a horrible excuse for an O-Line.
There is no question about Carr's toughness physically (he was sacked an average of 3.3 times per game for his career), the only question is how tough is he mentally and can he rebound from his years with the Texans.
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I say we will regret the day that we didn't flush some cash and go get this guy, it would have involved no loss of picks or players, anybody else remember how we could have had Delhomme as well. You never ever pass on getting a player with potential for a little cash. We may have Romo but the jury is still out, and if anybody thinks the backup Johnson is a savior they are wrong. I really believe this guy is a victim of the Texans screwed up coaching and crummy team....
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Because I live in South Carolina and I am forced to watch nearly every Carolina Panthers game (thanks a lot, regional coverage...you suck), I can guarantee that Carr will be the starter by the end of the season. Delhomme isn't anything great. He is bailed out by Steve Smith being such a dynamic WR, but is nothing more than average. He gambles way too much, is good for at least 2 interceptions every game, mis-reads coverages, and makes poor decisions under pressure. Essentially, he is a mobile version of Drew Bledsoe from last year. Carr may be brought in as a back-up, but there is no doubt in my mind that Delhomme will be carrying the clip board by the end of the season.