Carr On the Block

INDIANAPOLIS - The Texans are open to dealing quarterback David Carr according to both head coach Gary Kubiak and GM Rick Smith.

Smith said he would "entertain offers" for Carr in this offseason.

In five seasons, Carr has been sacked 249 times, thrown 59 touchdowns and 65 interceptions.

Carr actually had an OK season statistically nin 2006, throwing 11 TDs, 12 picks and completing more than 68 percent of his passes.

Knowing his neck's in the noose can't be an easy reality. But Kubiak said it's part of the deal.

"That's part of the business," he said. "I've had conversations with him this offseason already regarding that. But if you're going to play in this league, especially at quarterback, you gotta have some tough skin. It's just part of the process. He's got to come back and play and I have to do a better job of coaching to get more out of that position for our football team."

Smith said that the Texans face some big issues with getting under the 2007 salary cap over the next few weeks.

"To be honest with you, we have a challenge with our salary cap situation. We have to find a way to add players and improve our team. That means we have some difficult decisions we have to make relative to some of our veteran players. It's challenging."