Carr hopes Giants don't pass him by

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David Carr is vying for a reserve role on the Giants, in a fight with Anthony Wright, who sprained his ankle Monday against the Browns, to serve as the backup to Eli Manning. Gone are his days of running with the first-teamers all summer. [link]

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David Carr hoping to stay on with Giants as Eli Manning's No. 2
Published 8/20/2008 by Jim Jacobs at Giant Football Blog
... Then again, the unexpected is exactly what a backup quarterback is supposed to expect."It's a pretty good test if you want to see what's going to happen," said Carr, who was thrust into the Giants' 37-34 preseason win over the Browns Monday night when Anthony Wright sprained his back with two plays left in the second quarter. "That's how it happens when guys go down. You've got to get ready, warm up fast and don't screw it up when you first get in there. That's what I tried to do." Continue

Reese pondering who stays, who goes
Published 8/21/2008 by ETVal at Big Blue View
... felt you have to keep the 53 best players you have, and the rest will sort of take care of itself." "There is still a way to go in the preseason and anything (such as injuries) can happen. I am convinced that we will keep the best players." As always, in Reese we trust. Corey Webster isn't looking back at his interception of Brett Favre in last season's NFC Championship Game. David Carr might be winning in his battle with Anthony Wright for the Giants' backup ...

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