NFL Notes: Texans extend Carr's contract

David Carr will be with the Houston Texans another three years, perhaps an indication the team might favor Heisman Trophy running back Reggie Bush over Texas quarterback Vince Young with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

The Texans had the option of extending their quarterback's contract for two seasons, but Friday decided to make it three instead. Financial terms were not disclosed. Four years ago, Carr signed a seven-year, $46 million contract after being the first draft pick in team history.
If the move was an indication that the Texans would pass on Young, a Houston native who led the Longhorns to the national title, owner Bob McNair wasn't saying.

"We have not closed any doors," McNair said. "We'll be visiting with all the top players, including Vince Young, and the whole process is going to lead to one conclusion, and that is: What can we do to put together a winning football team, and what could we do to help this team?"
Carr was diplomatic about the possibility of Young possibly vying for his position next season.
"If he were to come here, my job is still the same," Carr said. "My job is to go out and perform like I know I can and do whatever I can to compete for a job.."

Report: Shell to Raiders
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders agreed to a contract with Art Shell to be the successor to coach Norv Turner, a person in the Raiders' front office and a person close to Shell confirmed to the Contra Costa Times.

A news conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today to introduce Shell as the team's 15th coach. It will be his second go-round with the Raiders.

Shell, 59, who replaced Mike Shanahan as Raiders coach four games into the 1989 season, guided the team to three playoff appearances in his five-plus seasons. He was fired after the 1994 campaign and has not received another head-coaching offer since.

Shell has been senior vice president of NFL football operations and development since 2004.
Notes

• New Chiefs coach Herman Edwards believes there is a good chance G Will Shields and RB Priest Holmes will be back next season.

Shields, an 11-time Pro Bowl guard who was slowed much of the season by various nagging injuries, considered retirement after the 2004 season. Holmes, a three-time Pro Bowl pick, went out at midseason after undergoing surgery for head and neck trauma.

• Titans assistant George Henshaw was hired as New Orleans Saints senior assistant and running backs coach, and Greg McMahon was hired as assistant special teams coach.

• Ron English told the Bears he would not coach their defensive backs. The University of Michigan assistant accepted the job earlier this week, but later decided to turn down the offer.
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