Current starting QB for the San Francisco 49ers Alex Smith should be worried about retaining that status — because changes are a comin’. Former backup for the Niners Shaun Hill was recently traded to Detroit at the same time Carr’s ink was drying on his new contract.

This series of transactions leads many to believe that David Carr may finally get his job as starting QB back after a few seasons of serving as backup in Carolina and New York.

Giants fans remember the many glimpses of greatness from Carr, and behind a decent offensive line that can actually keep him on his feet longer than 3 seconds, Carr may be the next Jeff Garcia… a guy everyone forgot about but who steps into the limelight and transforms his team to one worthy of making the playoffs, especially when everyone else for whatever reason never game him a second chance.

He has been the ideal backup QB for the Giants, a very capable and talented player who wants that shot to take the wheel each and every game.  A guy that can step in, understands the offense — and who can execute on the same level as your starting QB. Sometimes even more so.

David Carr will be missed in NY, but we wish him well out west – hopefully he gets the chance to start, and start anew.