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DENVER Midway through the second quarter, David Carr made one of those plays that surely will keep Gary Kubiak up at night.
It's the kind of play Carr shouldn't make after 59 NFL starts. It's the kind of play that will raise a lot of old doubts about Carr and will be an indication Kubiak's reconstruction of his quarterback won't be quick or painless.
Carr dropped back to pass, and even though he had no pressure, even though he had plenty of time to look downfield, he unloaded the ball quickly.
It's not just that he got rid of the ball too quickly. It's not just that the clock in his head is running too fast, that he's hearing footsteps that aren't there. It's what he did with the ball that's just as troubling. He threw it into double coverage.
He could have thrown it away, or he could have taken a sack, or he could have found an open receiver. The thing Carr isn't supposed to do when he's backed up to his 20-yard line is risk a turnover. Yet he did.
Running back Wali Lundy had two defenders around him, and only a perfect throw would have resulted in a completion. Instead, Carr threw behind Lundy, and the ball popped into the air and into the hands of Denver's D.J. Williams.
On a night the Texans generated almost nothing offensively against Denver's starting defense, on a night there were too many penalties, too many mistakes and too few yards, that play stands out.
Hear that low rumble in the distance? That's the sound of a quarterback controversy.
Backup Sage Rosenfels outplayed Carr on Sunday night, completing 10 of 15 attempts and leading the Texans to their only touchdown in a 17-14 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Carr played almost three quarters and generated two field goals. Progress? No.
Before you scream for Rosenfels, remember he looked sharp against guys who won't play in the NFL this season. In five NFL seasons, he started twice. There's no reason to believe he's the answer.
The Texans have invested millions of dollars and four years in David Carr. They have to keep going, keep hoping. They might get there, but nights like this are a reminder there's work to do.
