David Carr to Miami?

Why not?

The Houston Texans are apparently in love with collecting backup QBs, the latest addition being Matt Schaub from the Atlanta Falcons. If this happens, and it looks pretty likely, David Carr is done in Houston. Heck, he is done anyway even if this deal doesn't pan out.

So, why not bring him to Miami?

He would benefit from having really no expectations and would come in as Daunte Culpepper's backup. He would have an opportunity to shine and take the starting job, but most likely would just keep the backup seat warm should Culpepper go down to injury or even ineffectiveness.

In other words, Carr would have a shot at restarting his career and still delivering on his promise as a #1 pick.

Also keep in mind that head coach Cam Cameron helped shape Philip Rivers into the QB he is today and Carr possesses similar abilities - both are athletic with strong arms. Put Carr in the right offensive scheme, with some blocking, and good coaching and let him go.

The biggest knock on Carr is the knocks he took in Houston - he was sacked 249 times while playing QB for the Texans. In other words, a bad offensive line deteriorated his ability to play the game - he was constantly rushed and hurried and became totally shell shocked at the position. Get him some decent protection and you just might see this guy turn into the top-flight talent he was slated to be coming out of college.

If the Texans do end up releasing Carr, as the reports out of Houston start to surface, the Dolphins should take a shot on him and bring him into Miami as a backup.

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