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[Chron] Bob McNair: Carr's future remains in limbo

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  1. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    "Limbo is a novelty dance that originated on the island of Trinidad, though Hawaii is often confused with limbo. The dancer moves to a Caribbean rhythm, then leans backward and dances under a horizontal stick without touching it. Upon touching it or falling backwards, the dancer is "out". When several dancers compete, they travel in single file, and the stick is gradually lowered until only one dancer — who has not touched either the stick or the floor — remains."

    Feb. 6, 2007, 2:33PM
    Bob McNair: Carr's future remains in limbo

    By JOSEPH DUARTE
    Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle
    http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4530596.html

    David Carr’s future with the Houston Texans remains in limbo.

    Owner Bob McNair remained non-committal about Carr on Tuesday, saying he is still being evaluated and any decision on whether the fifth-year quarterback returns next season will depend on what the Texans can accomplish in free agency.

    “David has been inconsistent, and we‘ve said that” McNair said at a Texas Bowl luncheon at the JW Marriott. “He’s had some good games and he’s had some games that haven’t been as good. He’s a tremendous athlete. We’ve got to get better consistency there, either with David or with some additional help. We need more consistency at quarterback.”

    McNair has been one of Carr’s biggest supporters since the team drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick during their expansion season in 2002. But after five straight losing seasons that support appears to be waning. McNair has not publicly endorsed Carr in recent months and has declined to speculate on the quarterback’s future with the team for the 2007 season.

    McNair said the entire team is currently being evaluated by general manager Rick Smith and coach Gary Kubiak.

    McNair said the Texans would consider taking a salary cap hit by releasing a player, including Carr, if a suitable replacement can be found in free agency. Jake Plummer is believed to be a target of the Texans if he is released by the Denver Broncos.

    Last February, Carr received a three-year, $8 million extension which runs through the 2008 season.

    “We’ve been willing to do whatever we need to do to win. Really that hasn’t changed,” McNair said. “We let a number of veterans go last year and this season and we took a hit on the cap. It was in the best interest of our team. We’re going to do whatever we need to do to improve our team and win. That’s what we’re all about.”

    McNair said the Texans have enough salary-cap space to “get a few players that can help us” in free agency. The Texans are expected to be between $10-$13 million under the salary cap. He targeted wide receiver, running back, defensive tackle, linebacker and safety as areas the Texans would like to bolster.

    “A lot of that depends on what the options are,“ McNair said.

    McNair added the Texans will be cautious in spending freely during the free-agent period after a few bad deals in the past.

    “We’re not going to go out and get a player and pay more than he’s worth,” he said. “We have to get fair value for what we spend. We have to allocate these dollars very prudently.”
     
    #1 tinman, Feb 6, 2007
  2. MadMax

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    Exactly what I would expect him to say.

    Have I made it clear how I feel on this topic? ;)
     
    #2 MadMax, Feb 6, 2007
  3. updawg

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    Please...
     
    #3 updawg, Feb 6, 2007
  4. CriscoKidd

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    which means they probly aint getting anyone noteworthy.
     
    #4 CriscoKidd, Feb 6, 2007
  5. tinman

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  6. updawg

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    I hope that doesn't mean he is starting to get cheap.
     
    #6 updawg, Feb 6, 2007
  7. Buck Turgidson

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    Ol' Dave needs to listen to his pal Jimmy Cliff:

    Sitting here in Limbo
    Waiting for the tide to turn.
    Yeah, now, sitting here in Limbo,
    So many things I've got to learn.
    Meanwhile, they're putting up a resistance,
    But I know that my faith will lead me on.

    Sitting here in Limbo
    Waiting for the dice to roll.
    Yeah, now, sitting here in Limbo,
    Still got some time to search my soul.
    Meanwhile, they're putting up a resistance,
    But I know that my faith will lead me on.

    I don't know where life will take me,
    But I know where I have been.
    I don't know what life will show me,
    But I know what I have seen.
    Tried my hand at love and friendship,
    That is past and gone.
    And now it's time to move along.

    Sitting here in Limbo
    Like a bird ain't got a song.
    Yeah, I'm sitting here in Limbo
    And I know it won't be long
    'Til I make my getaway, now.
    Meanwhile, they're putting up a resistance,
    But I know that my faith will lead me on.

    I don't know where life will take me,
    But I know where I have been.
    I don't know what life will show me,
    But I know what I have seen.
    Tried my hand at love and friendship,
    That is past and gone.
    And now it's time to move along.

    Gonna lead me on now.
    Meanwhile, they're putting up resistance,
    But I know that my faith will lead me on.
    Sitting in Limbo, Limbo, Limbo.
    Sitting in Limbo, Limbo, Limbo.
    Sitting in Limbo, Limbo, Limbo.
    Meanwhile, they're putting up a resistance,
    But I know that my faith will lead me on.
     
    #7 Buck Turgidson, Feb 6, 2007
  8. Buck Turgidson

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    So he should purposefully overpay players?
     
    #8 Buck Turgidson, Feb 6, 2007
  9. updawg

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    nope.
    To me his quote means either - they are not going to overpay for players, and actually pay what the talent is worth(ie. not make the same mistakes as before)

    OR

    He knows he can pay the minimum to field a team and still be profitable (ie, my cheap comment).

    Thats why I said I hope he is not becoming cheap.
     
    #9 updawg, Feb 6, 2007
  10. ima_drummer2k

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    Really??

    Not sure if you guys are reading the same article as me because I think it's pretty big news. Up until now, all McNair has done is publicly endorse Carr. This is a complete 180 for him. And as far as I'm concerned, it's very telling.

    You know, McNair said the same kinds of things about Capers after the 2005 season...
     
    #10 ima_drummer2k, Feb 6, 2007
  11. texanskan

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    They will again be over the salery cap so don't come with the cheap bs
     
    #11 texanskan, Feb 6, 2007
  12. rodrick_98

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    What should the Texans do at quarterback?

    Cut David Carr, sign a veteran -- 41%
    Release Carr, draft a quarterback -- 18%
    Bring Carr back with better weapons -- 11%
    Sign veteran, keep Carr -- 16%
    Draft quarterback, retain Carr -- 14%

    no comment on the last option.... :D
     
    #12 rodrick_98, Feb 6, 2007
  13. tinman

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    "McNair said the Texans have enough salary-cap space to “get a few players that can help us” in free agency. The Texans are expected to be between $10-$13 million under the salary cap. He targeted wide receiver, running back, defensive tackle, linebacker and safety as areas the Texans would like to bolster."
     
    #13 tinman, Feb 6, 2007
  14. CriscoKidd

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    If you want to get anyone significant in free agency, then yeah, you usually have to overpay. That will be even more the case this year with so many teams under the cap, and of course every one of them is looking to make some sort of a splash.

    and I am kind of with ima on this. mcnair is trying to be as pc as possible, but the criticism of carr is still scathing.
     
    #14 CriscoKidd, Feb 6, 2007
  15. UTweezer

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    still being evaluated? Either Bob McNair is the dumbest billionaire around or "evaluated" means determining trade value....
     
    #15 UTweezer, Feb 6, 2007
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    I think it's more like a 90 degree turn. A 180 would suggest that he's now publicly denouncing Carr.
     
    #16 Cannonball, Feb 6, 2007
  17. hotballa

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    hey wow, so if Carr's future is in doubt, maybe the texans shoulda taken Vince Young instead. oh sorry, didn't know it was a sensitive subject around here tee hee
     
    #17 hotballa, Feb 6, 2007
  18. Lil Francis

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    As much as I bashed Carr this season he doesnt look that bad compared to Rex Grossman :D
     
    #18 Lil Francis, Feb 6, 2007
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    That may be where Carr ends up btw.

    Chicago has a cheap streak in them as well. Can you believe how much lower the coaching staff is paid when compared to other teams? And they just went to the big dance.

    I say trade him to Chi-town for Nate Vasher and some hotdogs.
     
    #19 IROC it, Feb 6, 2007
  20. MadMax

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    his comments sound exactly like Smith's after the season ended. that's why they're no surprise to me.
     
    #20 MadMax, Feb 6, 2007
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