"Quarterback David Carr beat his former team to the Super Bowl.

Carr, who backs up Eli Manning, will receive a Super Bowl ring if the New York Giants defeat New England on Sunday.

The Texans, who made Carr the first pick in the 2002 draft, made the playoffs for the first time this season. They won the AFC South and defeated Cincinnati in a playoff game before losing at Baltimore.

"I was very happy for them, especially for (owner) Mr. (Bob) McNair," Carr said during Tuesday's media day. "He deserves everything that comes to them, like the playoffs.

"Hopefully, someday, they'll be in the Super Bowl. I know Mr. McNair really cares, and he wants to bring a Super Bowl winner to Houston. They've got a good team. They'll be back.""