Fresno State University Quarterback David Carr - First Houston Texans NFL Player Drafted

Fresno State University quarterback David Carr was the first player to ever become a member of the Houston Texans NFL team. The Houston Texans were an expansion team in the early twentieth century with their first season coming in 2002. It just so happened that prolific Fresno State quarterback David Carr entered the NFL draft in the same year that the Houston Texans franchise made their first draft pick. Because the Texans were an expansion team entering their first year of play in the NFL the team was awarded the first overall draft pick in the April 2002 NFL Draft. With the first pick of the first round of the draft the new team selected David Carr out of Fresno State in the hopes that he would be a franchise quarterback that would lead the team to a number of victories and playoff success.

The Houston franchise invested a great deal into David Carr who came highly touted as a mature QB with good size at six feet and three inches with a weight of roughly 215 pounds. It is unusual for a football player from Fresno State University to be selected near the top of the NFL Draft. The Fresno State Bulldogs have a moderately successful football program in which they consistently compete in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). However, despite success in the middle tier WAC the school is not normally associated with having football players drafted by the NFL, let alone be selected as the number one overall pick. David Carr was an exception in terms of football notoriety for the Bulldogs program that otherwise is not normally discussed on the national scale.

David Carr ended up being the quarterback for the Fresno squad in part because he was a local central coast of California native who was able to stay close to home with his college selection. Carr was born in Bakersfield, CA which is about 100 miles south of Fresno in the central coast area of California. In addition to being born in Bakersfield, California David played quarterback at a local Bakersfield high school named Stockdale High School before eventually going on to be the signal caller for the Fresno State University Bulldogs and later the University of Houston Texans.

After putting up impressive passing statistics at Fresno State University David Carr was drafted by the Houston Texans on April 20, 2002. Over the first five years of the existence of the Houston Texans David Carr started 95% percent of the team's games (76 out of 80).

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Without Vick Will the Eagles Season Remain Flightless?

It looks highly likely that as soon as the lockout is lifted, (if it is lifted) a move might be imminent for the Eagles Kevin Kolb in the free agency market.

Kolb has already made it clear he wants to be a starter in the NFL and judging by Vick's phenomenal season in 2010 it doesn't seem likely he will feature in the Eagles plans any time soon.

Kolb has already been linked with many teams in desperate need of a QB, the latest being the Cleveland Browns. This move seems unrealistic however considering the Browns already have Colt McCoy in his second season with the offence and the last thing Kolb needs is a fight for starting position with a player he might not be able to better.

No matter where Kolb ends up I fear it could leave the Eagles looking very bare in the quarterback department.

Starting quarterback Michael Vick returned to the NFL emphatically last season, producing clutch touchdowns and key downs when required. Many question whether he can produce the same performances that he did for the upcoming 2011 season however.

In 2002, for the first time Vick started every game with the Falcons. He threw for just under 3,000 yards, 16 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. This season proved to be the most impressive and he never bettered this performance during his time at the Falcons. Interceptions and fumbles became more apparent, and his quarterback rating dropped. So will we see a similar outcome again at the Eagles?

Admittedly Vick had his most positive season to date last season with the Eagles, posting his first quarterback rating average above 100, but did he produce this because he had a point to prove?

Defences will be more weary of his abilities next season as well. The Eagles thrived on their big game changing abilities in 2010 which I doubt will be so accessible again.

Vick showed his toughness and ability to get the job done when required, but his physical and stubborn method of obtaining yards could see him get into trouble. It was clear he was a huge target for many pass rushers and with Kolb out of the picture, and Vick ailing, it begs the question of whether Eagles hopes of the playoffs will greatly diminish in this scenario.

Currently without Kolb or Vick the leadership responsibility could fall to Mike Kafka. Kafka, 23, was the fifth QB selected in the 2010 draft behind Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow, Jimmy Clausen and Colt McCoy. He is quick, able to run like Vick but still has a lot to learn.

Kafka is yet to feature in his first NFL game, having only played in the four preseason matches of 2010. In those four matches Kafka threw three picks and one touchdown but it was all very valuable experience for the youngster.

Kafka still obviously has weaknesses at present in his strength and accuracy so will he be able to cope with the pressure in the event of a Vick injury, or will Andy Reid be prepared to pick up a replacement in the free agency?

Super Bowl 2011 - Are You Ready?

The first ever Super Bowl was played on January 15, 1967 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This game was created as a part of a merger agreement between the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). Football fans were not really as enthusiastic about this big game as they are now, as they did not really realize the potential of such an event.

Initially, the main purpose for the Super Bowl was to determine the champion among the AFL and the NFL but now it represents so much more. This amazing game represents America's determination to overcome and succeed against all odds.

Super Bowl I was played in 1967. The Green Bay Packers won the first ever game by defeating the AFL Kansas City Chiefs. The winning team was lead by quarterback Bart Starr who was also named the Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Next year, Arlington Texas will host the Super Bowl XLV. It will be held on the 6th of February 2011 and as usual, the champions of NFL will go up against the champions of AFL at the Cowboy's Stadium. It will be the 45th edition of the championship game. This is going to be the first time that a Super Bowl will be held in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The Black eyed peas will perform at the half time show of the Super Bowl XLV next year. This year, the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl but this does not necessarily mean that they will win next year too. There are very few teams, talented enough to win the Super Bowl consecutively. Let us look at some of the teams who have the potential to win next year. Let's start with the AFC teams.

Last year, the New York Jets had one of the best defenses in the NFL. They trained hard and once they were in the playoffs, they showed everyone that they had what it took to win. The New York Jets have done the impossible; they have improved their defense. The New York Jets will be a tough team to beat.

Another impressive team is the San Diego chargers. They have one of the most talented teams; however, their coach Norv Turner leaves a lot to be desired. The question remains, are the San Diego Chargers talented enough to win even without good coaching?

Another good team is the Indianapolis Colts. To be honest, they are not the most talented team but they have Peyton Manning. Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks in the league. With Manning, the Colts have a very good chance of winning.

The NFC has very few teams that have the potential to win. Other than this year's winning team, the New Orleans Saints, the only good team is the Minnesota Vikings.

There are other teams who, without doubt, could come out in the Super Bowl race next year but these teams are the favorites so far.

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