Fox sticking with veteran signal caller. Associated Press
From the Associated Press:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jake Delhomme will remain Carolina's starting quarterback despite an NFL-high 13 interceptions in six games.
Coach John Fox announced after practice Wednesday that he still thinks Delhomme gives the Panthers "the best chance to win" and won't bench him for Sunday's game at Arizona, something he contemplated earlier in the week.
"If he would have went that way, how could I blame him? I mean, let's be real here, how could I blame him?" Delhomme said. "But I was hoping it would be me. I'm going down swinging. I don't know any other way to put it."
Delhomme has committed 15 turnovers while throwing only four touchdown passes in Carolina's 2-4 start. He had three more picks Sunday, leading to 14 points in Buffalo's 20-9 win.
His latest performance led Fox to waver on Delhomme for the first time since he replaced Rodney Peete as Carolina's starter early in the 2003 season. But Fox is sticking with Delhomme ahead of backups Matt Moore and A.J. Feeley.
"The 48-hour rule, you go back and you look and there's no question that we've struggled in that area," Fox said. "Going through and looking at some our mishaps, I don't think it's one guy. I still think he gives us the best chance to win."
The move means Delhomme will start against the team where his miserable stretch began. After leading Carolina to a 12-4 record and NFC South title last season, Delhomme threw five interceptions and lost a fumble in a 33-13 home playoff loss to the Cardinals.
The Panthers gave Delhomme a five-year contract extension in the offseason, but his woes have continued with 18 interceptions in seven games dating to the playoff game. He has a 56.5 passer rating, ranking 32nd in the NFL, leading some to question if he's lost his confidence.
"Would I sit here and tell you it's through the roof? I mean, that would be a lie," Delhomme said. "I still do have a lot of confidence, but it's frustrating. A couple plays a game are just not ... And that's something you work on, that forget it mentality."
This article paints a clear picture of why the Panthers have been on a downhill slide since their Super Bowl Appearance some years back. They have a mediocre quarterback that is the darling of the front office...and if he took a dump on the owners face...he would still be starting. Why would you sign a has been like Delhomme to a 5 year extension after such a poor playoff performance at home? This organization needs to be purchased by an owner who is in touch with the game...and they need a coach other than J. Fox. His primetime has long passed. Their current organization is a complete joke...why do you think the owner's sons quit at the start of the season. If they keep it up, the Panthers will end up in LA...or London. At least Delhomme can admit his woes...but the coaching staff doesn't seem to get it. Fox says it takes more than one man to lose games....but it only takes one to kill morale every time he starts crying. Embarassing to say the least.
This article paints a clear picture of why the Panthers have been on a downhill slide since their Super Bowl Appearance some years back. They have a mediocre quarterback that is the darling of the front office...and if he took a dump on the owners face...he would still be starting. Why would you sign a has been like Delhomme to a 5 year extension after such a poor playoff performance at home? This organization needs to be purchased by an owner who is in touch with the game...and they need a coach other than J. Fox. His primetime has long passed. Their current organization is a complete joke...why do you think the owner's sons quit at the start of the season. If they keep it up, the Panthers will end up in LA...or London. At least Delhomme can admit his woes...but the coaching staff doesn't seem to get it. Fox says it takes more than one man to lose games....but it only takes one to kill morale every time he starts crying. Embarassing to say the least.
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Oct 28, 2009
04:41 PM
The question isn't if Delhomme gives them the best chance to win, but, WHY are they in a roster position that Delhomme gives them the best chance?
Fox/Hurney have NEVER brought in another QB that can play.... or at least challenge Jake for the starting spot... so since they made their bed, they now have to sleep in it....and lose their jobs over it....
If they thought Delhomme was anything more than a middle-of-the-road QB, then they're delusional and speaks to the heart of the problem, they CAN"T evaluate their own players....