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Carr and Domanick Williams Released

The Dude Abides

The Dude Abides

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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/4656573.html

No picks? Come on.

and Dominick. No surprise about that.

After weeks of trying to get a draft choice for quarterback David Carr, the Texans have decided to release the five-year veteran, making him an unrestricted free agent who can sign with any team in the league.

The Texans also are releasing running back Domanick Williams (formerly Davis), their former leading rusher who has been unable to play because of a knee injury.

An announcement is expected later today.
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I'm guessing they have to pay the remainder of each player's signing bonus, unless they released them as virtual post-June-1st cuts. If that's the case, then they hold on to that cap hit until June 1st, when the hit will spread out over the next two years.

I think.

Cap is tricky. Um.
 
What in the world are thay thinking. DD/DW was a fore gone conclusion we knew that was more than likely going to happen. But to release Carr this early before the draft is strange s#$t even Det. got a 6th rounded for Harrington. If this is true first bad move by the FO IMO.
 
Tx'nFanLostInSkinCountry said:
What in the world are thay thinking. DD/DW was a fore gone conclusion we knew that was more than likely going to happen. But to release Carr this early before the draft is strange s#$t even Det. got a 6th rounded for Harrington. If this is true first bad move by the FO IMO.
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It could be to spread the cap hit over two seasons instead of one, allowing us to actually sign our draft picks.
 
I think im going to be sick... Why do other teams get picks for players, and we tend to just cut them? I will never figure that one out...
 
Texans Pride said:
I am not suprised, but it makes me sick we got nothing in return for Carr.


I AM FREAKING SICK!!!
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Blame Carr and his high price that is on his contract. His ego is so high he doesn't wan't to lose pride and face reality by not restructuring his contract because he knows he sucks.
 
Was is everybody surprised that no one was willing to give us a pick for Carr? We all so how bad he played last year, did y'all think other teams wouldn't look at teh film?
 
Super Mario said:
I think im going to be sick... Why do other teams get picks for players, and we tend to just cut them? I will never figure that one out...
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Looks like Kastofsna was right and Rick Smith tipped his hand too early. I don't feel too bad about this. The shock from earlier this week has worn off and I accept that it is best for all parties.
 
Smith

(on the negotiations with Atlanta GM Rich McKay and the status of Texans QB David Carr) “I’ll address the latter question first. First of all, I think everybody up here and everybody in this organization appreciates the contributions that David Carr made to this franchise and to this city. We are working with his representatives and with David to find a place for David to continue his NFL career. Matt is our starting quarterback and we’re trying to help David find another place. We’re trying to trade him in the next couple of days. We feel good about the prospects; David is obviously a talented football player and has value, and I think that value is recognized over the league. So I don’t think we’ll have a problem with that and I think he will be excited about a new opportunity, and we’re hopeful that he will continue have an NFL career and be successful.
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Knew he'd regret saying that.
 
well we all knew this day was coming for both Carr, Williams/Davis, the question I have is what are the cap ramifications by releasing both guys
 
AJ do we know what kind of a cap hit this is gonna cause for us?...are we saving any money with releasing DW? or are we just cutting line and moving on?
 
Porky said:
I tried to warn ya. Don't blame the messenger. :hides:

Bye Bye Davy. :BananaWav

The Golden Boy will soon have a new home.

:bananasplit: :toast2:
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Like you said there is nashing of teeth.

But...

Good Luck to David Carr and Dominick Williams. Live long and prosper.

The page has been turned.

Stay tuned to the NFL Network to find out where Carr is going and where his fans can sign up on a new message board.

Time to move on.
 
Nobody should be surprised here.

We all knew that Dom was done when the season started and all other 31 teams in the NFL knew that they wouldn't have to give up a pick for Carr.
 
I'm willing to bet both will be designated June 1 cuts, meaning both of their cap hits will be on next years cap.

Am I right, aj?
 
Some of you people are clearly delisonal. Some of the silly stuff I have seen about 2nd rd picks and stuff gave me a good laugh. I have been saying for months nobody is going to want this guy. Go back and look at my posts as recent as yesterday. Let's all leap off the bridge because nobody wanted him. It's additon by subtraction folks. It's time to rejoice and celebrate. The biggest anchor in the NFL is gone, and this ship is sailing. It's all on board that's coming onboard! :dance2: :redtowel:
 
This is for the best. I hope David gets a chance somewhere else, soon, and kicks butt. But it was time to move on in Houston.
 
keyfro said:
AJ do we know what kind of a cap hit this is gonna cause for us?...are we saving any money with releasing DW? or are we just cutting line and moving on?
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For Carr it is $2 mil of dead money on the 2007 cap and $2 mil on the 2008 cap. Net saving to the cap in 2007 -- $6.75 mil.

Domanick has $3.9 mil of dead money--$1.95 this year and $1.95 mil next. Net savings on the 2007 cap -- $2.69 mil.

John Lopez is being a dullard again talking about having to pay his salary for the next two years.
 
So....

How soon does Carr get picked up by another team???

I see a number of teams bringing him in now that the price will be cheaper.

Any thoughts?
 
Porky said:
Some of you people are clearly delisonal. Some of the silly stuff I have seen about 2nd rd picks and stuff gave me a good laugh. I have been saying for months nobody is going to want this guy. Go back and look at my posts as recent as yesterday. Let's all leap off the bridge because nobody wanted him. It's additon by subtraction folks. It's time to rejoice and celebrate. The biggest anchor in the NFL is gone, and this ship is sailing. It's all on board that's coming onboard! :dance2: :redtowel:
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Agreed. If he does get another chance in the NFL, it won't be for long. He'll be in the CFL with Harrington before long. If he succeeds, good for him. Let's move on. Hopefully everything concerning Carr will now be moved to the NFL section.:tearup:
 
Porky said:
Some of you people are clearly delisonal. Some of the silly stuff I have seen about 2nd rd picks and stuff gave me a good laugh. I have been saying for months nobody is going to want this guy. Go back and look at my posts as recent as yesterday. Let's all leap off the bridge because nobody wanted him. It's additon by subtraction folks. It's time to rejoice and celebrate. The biggest anchor in the NFL is gone, and this ship is sailing. It's all on board that's coming onboard! :dance2: :redtowel:
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I'm on board. Let's go!
 
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