Yardbarker: David Carr

Eagles and Favre???

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:25:53 -0500

Could this be true at all? I don't know what the logic behind this is at all but whatever!

NFL INSIDER: Favre and Thompson: --- Behind the Scenes Glimpse

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:06:52 -0500

In exclusive interviews with various flies on the wall, The Frozen Tundra was able to piece together additional information to provide a background to determine how this trade developed. I have reconstructed the timeline of events based on those reports. March 1, 2008: Favre calls Ted Thompson to tell him he wants Randy Moss to be signed. "If not, I will know you are not trying to get me the personnel I need, and I'm not sure I want to stay in that situation," he declared. There are no reports out of flies in Green Bay, since at that time of the year it is still too cold and they are dormant. However, it is believed by one fly he could hear Thompson laugh in reply, "Are you serious?! Do you think we would take on that headache long-term just so you will maybe play another year or two? Even the fans wouldn't be on your side with this one–they hate him!" After that, the phone call abruptly March 4, 2008: After Moss re-signs with New England, Favre calls Thompson several times, always hanging up without speaking about ten seconds later. The last time he calls and says, "call me back and let me know what you will do to entice me to come back, or I'll have to retire by the end of the week." He then hangs up the phone. There are no return calls. March 6, 2008: Favre announces his retirement, and everyone publicly expresses sorrow that an era is coming to an end. It is reported by a fly in Kiln that Favre later tells his wife, "I know I heard cork pop in Thompson's office." April 26, 2008: Coach Mike McCarthy tells Thompson, "You better get me somebody else. Aaron is great and all, but he gets hurt at the drop of a feather. I need some insurance if I'm gonna be expected to win a title!" Thompson promptly drafts Brian Brohm. July 1, 2008: Favre contacts McCarthy, saying "Thompson won't return my calls. I'm sorry I made him mad by retiring, but I thought he needed to know I was serious when I threatened to quit. I didn't know he'd make me follow through on it. Will you talk to him?" McCarthy replied, "I'll see what I can do, Brett. You know I would like to have you under center, but your return would put us in a difficult place now. We've moved on, and sometimes you can't go back to the way things were." July 3, 2008: Brett has just seen a History Channel program on guerrilla warfare, and knowing ESPN will just die if they can't talk about Favre, he sends his mother and brother out to do his bidding. Both of them attempt to paint Brett as someone who has kept himself ready to help the Packers and the organization as not wanting the legend who won a championship for them anymore. July 4, 2008:After not hearing back from either McCarthy or Thompson, Favre is contacted by Roger Goodell, asking how his quest to return is going. "Ted won't return my calls," Brett says. Goodell says, "since you're the biggest star in the league, it's in our best interests to pay to have the call routed through New York. He'll have to answer it if he thinks it's the league office." Thompson does answer, but merely promises to call Brett back after he is done with his vacation. July 7, 2008: Thompson is done with his vacation. Brett stands by the phone, even saying at 8pm, "he just got back. He's probably got a lot of work to do, so he'll be there late." No call. July 10, 2008: Having still received no call and hearing Packers Vice President in charge of player personnel, Mark Murphy, say that as far as they know Favre is still retired and is not trying to return, he gets on the phone to his agent. "Pull out all the stops," he tells him. "What do you think it's going to look like if I make a public statement that you want to come back and they won't let you? Maybe they won't get all those sell-outs. Maybe no one's gonna buy your jersey anymore." July 11, 2008: Mortensen gets a call from Brett's agent stating that Brett wants the team to release him. I want to thank the flies in Kiln, MS and Green Bay, WI for their contributions. There were also two flies in New York, NY, reporting from the draft and league office. In some cases, it took generations of flies meticulously passing on this information from generation to generation, as it was accumulated over the last four-plus months, which is over 30 fly lifetimes! On Tuesday, July 15, we will have new accounts as this story, originally broken on Bleacher Report, develops.

Agonizing Defeats in Jaguars History (#8 - #5)

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:11:36 -0500

Today we continue with our fourth in a five-part series where we identify the 20 most-agonizing defeats in Jaguars history. Check back every day this week as we continue to revisit 4 heartbreaking losses per day. Be sure to leave us comments about what you remember about those games. Don't worry: we promise to cheer you up next week during the series "Amazing Victories In Jaguars History." #8 | 9/28/03 vs. Houston Texans / 24-20: The Jaguars had a 20-17 lead with about 2:56 left in the game against the Houston Texans until QB Byron Leftwich fumbled the ball away. The Texans marched down the field to get to within inches of the goal line with :02 left in the game. The Texans could have kicked a game-tying field goal, but head coach Dom Capers decided to go for the win. QB David Carr leaped in the air on the next play, breaking the plane before fumbling the ball. The Jaguars pleaded their case about the fumble. But the referees upheld the touchdown call, giving the Texans a 24-20 victory over Jacksonville. #7 | 12/17/06 vs. Tennessee Titans / 24-17: The Jaguars were 8-5 and seemed to be on their way to a second-straight playoff berth with only three games remaining. But Jacksonville found themselves in an episode of "The Twilight Zone" in Week 15 vs. the Tennessee Titans. The Jaguars outgained the Titans in total yardage (396-98), total first downs (23-5), time of possession (44:22-15:38), and 3rd down conversions (10-0)…and still lost 24-17. QB David Garrard had a terrible game, throwing three interceptions and losing one fumble. The Titans used two interception returns for a touchdown and a fumble return for a touchdown to generate points in the improbable win over the Jaguars. For the Jaguars, it was the beginning of a three-game freefall that would keep them out of the playoffs. #6 | 9/7/03 vs. Carolina Panthers / 24-23: The start of the Jaguars' New Era under first-time head coach Jack Del Rio was on the road against the Carolina Panthers, and things were positive through the first 2.5 quarters. Jacksonville had jumped out to a commanding 17-0 lead. But the joy was short-lived as the Panthers stormed back to take an 18-17 lead midway through the 4th quarter. The Jaguars battled back to take a 23-18 lead. But QB Jake Delhomme tossed a fourth down, 12-yard TD pass to WR Ricky Proehl with :16 left to give the Panthers a stunning 24-23 victory. #5 | 11/25/01 vs. Baltimore Ravens / 24-21: The Jaguars had taken a 21-17 lead with 1:32 left in the game against the Baltimore Ravens. But Jaguars defensive coordinator Gary Moeller called for a prevent defense on the Ravens' next offensive series, and it backfired miserably. With :09 left in the game, Ravens QB Elvis Grbac found TE Shannon Sharpe for a 3-yard TD pass. Baltimore beat Jacksonville 24-21.

Protest Beard

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:24:28 -0500

I feel like this could catch on. The "livestrong bracelet" for 2008. Except this is actually for an important cause people care about. Two New York teams have made devastating personnel moves. This and and especially this.

First on the Knicks. Take a gander at their draft history. It makes me want to gnaw the scalp off of every child Brangelina adopts. The untrained eye might fail to see the putrid attempt at foreign scouting this team has done. Maciej Lampe? Slavko Vranes? Oh don't forget about this bag o'douche. Referred to in French as "le dunk de morte" it translates to "tell me how my balls taste, Frederick." Now, the Knicks once again tried their hands at plucking players over international waters and all I really wanted was Eric Gordon. But, you know, Danillo had "a great two day workout" which should obviously supplant the season by one of the best players in college this year.

A week before that, the Giants waived Jared Lorenzen, aka J-Load, Pillsbury Throwboy, Hefty Lefty, etc. Sure the Giants were rivaling the quarterback fetish of Gruden in Tampa with Eli, Lorenzen, Anthony Wright, David Carr, and André Woodson on the roster, but why the guy who came out 13lbs 3 oz (I shart you not). Yes, it would have been catastrophic if Eli's injury after week 3 actually was serious and the 285lb southpaw was handed the reigns to Big Blue. But I feel that giving David Carr the backup spot is like giving Nick Hogan the keys to your John Deere. It may not seem like a big deal, but somehow you know something really bad could happen.

As I eluded to in the beginning, I am trying to start a worthwhile cause to demonstrate just analogous the roster moves by these teams feels. Well, it kinda feels like this. But now I introduce Protest Beard.

Now first, you may be asking... Hype, what qualifies as a beard? I feel that a beard is in fact a "beard" when you could put on K-Swiss and a sweatshirt from some East Coast vacation spot enscribed on it and pass for homeless. I don't expect Protest Beard to catch on, but then again, did Reagan really expect the wall to fall down that quick? So for the next week, month, or year... put down the Mach 5 and the tea-oil based face lotion. Accept the fact that girls won't talk to you. And grow a Protest Beard. Bye Jared. See you in hell you round mound of touchdown...

Protest Beard

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:24:28 -0500

2008 Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Notes - New York Giants

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:14:10 -0500

Up until their amazing playoff run, capped by Eli's escape and David Tyree's miracle grab, the New York Giants' 2007 season was a solid, but not spectacular one. Carried mostly by a defense that ranked 7th in the league, despite giving up 45 and 35 points in weeks 1 and 2 respectively, the Giants were able to play themselves to a 10-6 record. However, with an offense that ranked just 16th in the league, it appeared the Giants were headed for an early playoff exit and Tom Coughlin would be filing for unemployment. But, as they say, that's why the play the game, and after the games were played, the Giants were the ones who hoisted the Lombardi trophy. Beware though, because come draft day 2008 you don't want to be one of those fantasy football owners who remembers the Giants of 2007 for their playoff run. Those owners won't remember that Eli Manning

Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, And David Carr: Take Meat Out To The Ball Game

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:29:01 -0500

The execs at H.E.B. probably felt pretty good about getting David Carr, Andy Pettitte, and Roger Clemens together to sing about taking their meat to a ball game. Fast-forward a couple of years and the commercial features a NY Giants backup quarterback, an admitted HGH user, and a probable performance enhancing drug user. That roster [...]

Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, And David Carr: Take Meat Out To The Ball Game

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:29:01 -0500

From Side Arm to Sideline- The Bust Known as David Carr

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:29:38 -0500

It's April 20, 2002, and our very own Houston Texans are prepared to make the first overall pick of the NFL Draft. The buzz was there. The hype was there. The poise and confidence of the man who put on the draft day hat was there. And God only knows the amount of excited fans, waiting to hear the name called from Mr. Tagliabue's mouth. Friends, this was the beginning of what has become known as- the David Carr era.

Booms and Busts - A Look at the No. 1 Picks Over the Past 20 Years

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:27:00 -0500

Over the past twenty years, the NFL has seen more than a few number one overall picks go "bust." But there have also been some great players who lived up to the hype of being drafted first. Check out the full list with comments on each player.

Top 10 Draft Busts of the 21st Century

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:05:55 -0500

If you were a #4 pick and you now work at Applebees, you might be a draft bust.

David Carr vs. Trent Green

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:33:11 -0500

I would once again like to talk about the St. Louis Rams signing Trent Green to a 3 year contract worth almost 9 million dollars and 4 million of that counting against the 2008 NFL salary cap. I know that Al Saunders is back and he knows the system, but let's look deeper into the issue. Trent will be 38 before the 2008 season starts. Trent will never be the QB that will replace Marc Bulger. We are spending 4 million of our cap dollars for someone to hold a clipboard when the team needs added depth at every position. The positive that everyone is talking about, is the Saunders connection, the familiarity with the offense, and Trents ability to help Marc Bulger. Once again I question why our $65 million dollar QB needs help. Trent is one blow to the head from being out of the NFL forever, is he the answer? I believe the smarter move would have been to pick up David Carr or a player like David Carr. Exactly what do I mean by this? Well the New York Giants were able to get David Carr to sign just a one year contract, for a reported 1 million dollars plus incentives. I think it is easy to see why this would have been a much better move by the Rams. David Carr is 28 years old and a former #1 overall draft pick. In addition David played 5 straight years for the Houston Texans and only missed 4 games while being sacked more times than any other QB in the league. He is durable and has a strong arm and a QB rating just as good as Trent Green over the last couple years. He is just as big as Trent Green and is over 9 years younger. The Rams are obviously rebuilding so why not get younger and cheaper. A player like David Carr would have been a much better pickup than Trent Green. I would love your comments, and to hear who you would like to have seen the Rams pick up.

The Giants want to suck

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:10:00 -0500

It is official. The New York Giants have no interest in going back to the Super Bowl. David Carr was lucky enough to once again fool someone into thinking he can play quarterback. 82 games, 262 sacks…you're hired!

Giants Sign Former #1 Pick

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:52:52 -0500

The New York Giants have signed former first round draft pick, quarterback David Carr to a 1-year, $1 million deal.

NFL Tuesday: Dunn to Bucs; Carr to Giants?

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:41:49 -0500

Warrick Dunn returns to Bucs, Giants look at David Carr, Larry Fitzgerald signs with Cards, Patriots' lawsuit gets dropped and much more local hometown NFL news for Tuesday, March 11, 2008.