billsevans Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 A month after he was released by the Houston Texans, David Carr agreed Friday to play for the Carolina Panthers. Carr, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 draft, will serve as Jake Delhomme's backup. "It's a case where we were obviously looking for someone to come in back up Jake and the opportunity to get a quarterback the caliber of David in free agency is unique," Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said. "We thought it was a good situation and a good opportunity for us." Carr completed 60 percent of his passes with the Texan, but threw 65 interceptions and was sacked 249 times in five seasons. But the Panthers believe Carr will be more successful behind a better offensive line. The Panthers needed a backup after releasing Chris Weinke last month. The Panthers also had Joey Harrington in for a visit this week, but came to terms with Carr early Friday morning. It's the biggest move the Panthers have made so far in free agency. Hurney has said they were content with 21 of 22 starters returning next season Here is the link http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6651012?MSNHPHMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerville Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 What does that say about how the Panthers feel about Jake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Gun10 Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 This is a good fit for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsevans Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Is Jake on the way out after the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball'n Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 How much money/years is the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I'm kind of shocked that Chicago didn't sign Carr as soon as he was cut. Carr's like Peyton Freaking Manning next to Grossberger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leper65 Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 It's a 2 year deal, they didn't release the financial terms. I think if Jake struggles at all, Fox will yank him quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Delhome sucked last year. I dont know if carr is the answer but I think Fox will have a real short leash with Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Remember, Jake is pretty old, so the chance to get a younger QB was definitely on thier mind. At worst, Carr is there until they can draft and groom the future of the team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Indablanc Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 This sounds like a little bit like the Steve Young story. Granted Young was only in TB for two years but I think that Carr will do well in Carolina (my second favorite team) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Carr won't know what to do with a good offensive line in front of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koufax Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 I was looking at Carr's numbers for that horrible team called the Texans (I was hoping to use them to show how much better JP was), and I don't think he is as bad as some people think. I think that the Shaub deal will go down as a terrible one (small upgrade in QB for a ton of draft value that should have been spent elsewhere). And I think Carolina just got a good backup who could be their starter if things go that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 The Panthers now have on their roster the #1 and #2 picks of the 2002 Draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Phil Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 A month after he was released by the Houston Texans, David Carr agreed Friday to play for the Carolina Panthers. Carr, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 draft, will serve as Jake Delhomme's backup. "It's a case where we were obviously looking for someone to come in back up Jake and the opportunity to get a quarterback the caliber of David in free agency is unique," Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said. "We thought it was a good situation and a good opportunity for us." Carr completed 60 percent of his passes with the Texan, but threw 65 interceptions and was sacked 249 times in five seasons. But the Panthers believe Carr will be more successful behind a better offensive line. The Panthers needed a backup after releasing Chris Weinke last month. The Panthers also had Joey Harrington in for a visit this week, but came to terms with Carr early Friday morning. It's the biggest move the Panthers have made so far in free agency. Hurney has said they were content with 21 of 22 starters returning next season Here is the link http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6651012?MSNHPHMA Hey, thanks for repeating what I posted 2 hrs previously. It made nervous guy so nervous he locked it so that a REAL Bills fan could report it 2 hrs later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Hey, thanks for repeating what I posted 2 hrs previously. It made nervous guy so nervous he locked it so that a REAL Bills fan could report it 2 hrs later. oh brother.... okay...YOU get full credit for being the better Bills fan. ****Attention TSW Community: Long Island Phil is NOT A dolt who cannot figure out whether or not the subject has been posted before. In the interest of accuracy, I will review and update the automated "form" response.***** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 How much money/years is the deal? per KFFL Panthers | Contract update: Carr Fri, 6 Apr 2007 18:17:21 -0700 Updating a previous item, ESPNews reports Carolina Panthers QB David Carr signed a two-year contract worth $6.2 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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