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March 22, 2007, 12:58PM
With Schaub's arrival, Texans acknowledge Carr will be gone


By JOHN McCLAIN
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle
Drafted by Atlanta in 2004, Matt Schaub started two games in a backup role for Michael Vick. He has three years of NFL experience.



Complete Texans coverage During quarterback Matt Schaub's introductory news conference at Reliant Stadium today, the Texans admitted for the first time that quarterback David Carr's tenure with the team will end soon.

When asked about Carr's status with the team, general manager Rick Smith disclosed that the Texans are trying to work a trade for him.

"Matt is our starting quarterback," Smith said. "Everybody here appreciates the contributions that David has made to this franchise and to this city. We are working with his representatives to find another place for him. He'll be excited about his opportunity and we all wish him the very best. "

If the Texans cannot trade Carr, they will release him. The salary cap hit will be only $2 million.

The Texans introduced Schaub at a news conference today at Reliant Stadium.


"I am excited for this opportunity to be a part of this franchise and to lead this football team," Schaub said today. "I had an opportunity to meet a number of the guys in the last couple of hours and I'm definitely looking forward to getting with them and working with Sage (Rosenfels) and Bradlee Van Pelt, the other quarterbacks, so we can learn from one another."

The team acquired Schaub on Wednesday.

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EaglesFan

It'll be interesting to see where he could land. Give him a good O-line, and he could be a pretty good QB. If the Lions don't draft Quinn, I say they go for him.

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2007 CFL Season: Argos 2-1

ball in the baskett

but the lions dont really have a line either

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gruntbygod

They have Backus and now Foster. If Foster turns into a player (he was a bad fit in Denver) they could have a solid set of tackles

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winbaby60

Houston made a big mistake releasing David Carr.it he regressed some last year making some bad decisions but who can blame him when he's been the most sacked QB every year since he came into the league. David Carr has guts to take a lick and keep playing for what was and is still an expansion caliber team. He has never had the full compliment of players around him to be successful much less to stay off his back. Carr is a good QB and he wouldn't he human if he didn't hear footsteps and start to get a little rattled in the pocket. What Houston is forgetting is the no. 1 rule in football - you must protect your QB. Their franchise particularly their offensive line hasn't recovered selecting damaged goods - Tony Boselli in the expansion draft. Also, I know they wish but would never admit that they should have picked Reggie Bush . Despite the mistakes the Texans are steadily improving and Matt Schaub seems capable but no way is he gonna fare any better than David Carrif he gets the same protection. The guy has only started 2 games and on a good team (Atlanta) not a cellar dweller like the Texans. Expect David Carr's career to rebound once he gets a chance to redeem himself. He reminds of the problems Troy Aikman had his rookie season in Dallas expect he's had to endure this for several seasons. The kid has heart and can play, you'll see one day.

Fielding

I saw the title of this thread and thought "well, no sh*t"

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