Gee -- I guess the Houston Texans really are serious about getting rid of David Carr. But Jeff Garcia?

The Texans had a whirlwind start to the free-agency signing period Friday when they pursued free-agent quarterback Jeff Garcia, agreed to a three-year contract with offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam and lined up interviews with running back Ahman Green and receiver Ashley Lelie.

Garcia, the hottest quarterback on the market, visited with the Raiders on Friday.

He owns a home in the Bay Area, where he began his NFL career with San Francisco.

Several teams, including Tampa Bay, have shown interest in Garcia.

Coach Gary Kubiak has been a Garcia fan for years. When he was the offensive coordinator at Denver, the Broncos tried and failed to acquire Garcia.

"I've always been impressed with the guy," Kubiak said. "He's one tough son of a gun. He makes smart decisions. He's been productive just about everywhere he's been."

The Texans' interest in Garcia, 37, has no bearing on David Carr, who's expected to be traded regardless of what happens with their pursuit of another veteran.

The Texans also have Sage Rosenfels, who finished last season on injured reserve after breaking a bone in his hand. They're expected to draft a quarterback in the second or third round.

The Texans wouldn't give up a draft choice for Denver quarterback Jake Plummer. They won't trade picks. They're interested in acquiring additional picks.

Well, I suppose Garcia makes more sense than the Jake Plummer thing.

Personally, I'm for letting Sage Rosenfels have a shot at the starting job for a season, while the team grooms the University of Houston's Kevin Kolb as the quarterback of the future. And that would certainly be a popular move among my fellow fans.

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