Editor's note: Practice notes will be updated daily and a final report will be completed on Friday, Jan. 25.
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| David Carr |
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Fresno State |
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QB |
| PLAYER |
AGE |
SCHOOL |
NO. |
POSITION |
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Height |
6'3" (measured 6'3 1/8" on 1/21/02) |
| Weight |
225 lbs. (weighed 229 lbs. on 1/21/02) |
| Speed |
Runs 4.7 in 40-yard dash. Excellent speed for a QB. |
| Intelligence |
Very good football intelligence. Understands the game. |
| Toughness |
Physical, tough kid. Shows no fear. |
| Strength/Flex |
Benches 390 pounds, power cleans 300 and squats 500. |
| Durability |
Didn't miss any time. He'll play through pain. |
| Character |
Solid. Married with a child. He's a leader. |
| Production |
Outstanding production. He was very consistent during the season and this week. He didn't have a down game. |
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| QB SPECIFICS |
| Arm Strength |
A |
Very good arm strength. Velocity really shows in the red zone. |
| Escape Ability |
B+ |
Can run and has quickness. |
| Quick Set Up |
A |
Very good mechanics and sound fundamentals. |
| Accuracy Long |
A |
Excellent touch on the long ball. |
| Accuracy Short |
B+ |
Can throw the short ball too hard at times. Did show the ability to take something off the ball on screen passes. It's an area he can work on. |
| Locate 2nd Receiver |
A |
Sees the field and knows where people are. Reads defenses well. |
| Running Ability |
A- |
Can run and has good speed, but the thing he does best is throw from the pocket -- he's no Donovan McNabb. |
| Quickness of Delivery |
A |
Great short, quick delivery. Release point is more from the ear than over the top. |
| Judgment |
A |
Smart, doesn't force the ball and makes good decisions. |
| Poise |
A |
Very smooth. Never gets himself in trouble. Knows how to play the game. |
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| PRACTICE NOTES |
Monday (1/21/02):
David Carr started slow, but really improved through the practice. He showed confidence, good arm strength, mobility and quickness. The most impressive aspect of his practice was that he never made the same mistake twice. Carr was very accurate and fundamentally sound. For a first workout in a new system with new receivers, his accuracy was outstanding. On one route, a linebacker stepped into his throwing lane, Carr picked up his receiver's adjustment and threw a perfect pass. His release point is a little low which could be a concern. Overall, Carr had a real good day.
Tuesday (1/22/02):
David Carr showed a quick, short release and accurate arm today. He put some serious RPMs on the ball. His movement, feat and drop were excellent. There are still some concerns over his release point, but he did not have any passes batted down. Carr was a little erratic in the seven-on-seven drills today, but had a good overall practice.
Wednesday (1/23/02):
David Carr continues to impress. He's gaining a good feel for his receivers and it shows. Carr's accuracy and arm strength remain good. He made a nice pass on a post route to Kelly Campbell for a touchdown. Carr looked good throwing the skinny post. He made the kind of down-the-field throws NFL people want to see. His performance here has only helped himself.
Thursday (1/24/02):
David Carr showed nice touch on screen passes today. He also made some impressive throws in the red zone. With his strong arm, he can really fit it in a small area.
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| SUMMARY |
David Carr has all the things you're looking for in a franchise quarterback -- the arm, mobility, head, toughness and leadership ability. He's got all of those qualities and showed them this week. Carr's week in practice solidified him as a Top 5 selection.
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