Eli, meet your new backup
QB David Carr has agreed to terms of a one-year deal with the Giants, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who is not authorized to speak for the Giants.
The deal, which Carr is signing now, is worth $1 million plus incentives. Carr will serve as the veteran backup to Eli Manning, and is aware he's not competing for the starting job, but he's happy about the chance to get his career back on track in a positive, post-Super Bowl championship environment, said a person familiar with Carr's thinking. He is also excited to work with Giants quarterbacks coach Chris Palmer, who was the Texans' offensive coordinator during Carr's first four seasons in Houston. (The Star Ledger)
Solid signing. He has some upside and, at the worst, will push the other 2 backups.
I'd like to see them go after T Spikes. That guy would be a good 1 year stopgap while working in Gerris.
Posted by: Anthony K | March 12, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I've always been scared of what would happen if Eli injured himself. Nice pick-up. So who's out, Lorenzon or Wright?
Posted by: CaseStreet | March 13, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Terrible pickup, he is not only one of the worst starting QB's in the NFL, he was the worst back up last year...how is this suppose to help?
Posted by: David | March 13, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Maybe this will inspire Lorenzon to put down the turkey leg
Posted by: Ed C | March 14, 2008 at 02:57 PM
Carr will be fine. Hopefully he doesn't have to take the field. Also you guys gotta remember Carr was playing behind some of the worst offensive lines in NFL history. Maybe he can build himself back up in New York.
Jim
Posted by: Sports Artist | March 25, 2008 at 04:18 PM