Pro. Jake Delhomme

[BrockMeaux]

lol...good for Jake, though.

[BrudaCajun]

_ well deserved. Congrats, JAKE!!!!

Z _

Ok Mr. Bandwagon, Not deserved ,but congrats to a great guy and a great Cajun

[bballholic]

That's great for Jake. Honestly, I didn't think he would land such a lengthy contract at his age. More importantly, I see where $20 million is guaranteed. Is this the most lucrative contract ever for a former UL athlete?

[Turbine]

That's great for Jake. Honestly, I didn't think he would land such a lengthy contract at his age. More importantly, I see where $20 million is guaranteed. Is this the most lucrative contract ever for a former UL athlete?

Because of the MLB fully guaranteed contracts I think BJ Ryan's might have been larger.

ps Hey Jake $3,600 to cover RaginPagin.com server costs would be sweet. . . .sorry you can't deduct it.
igeaux.mobi

[TuffGuy84]

_ That's great for Jake. Honestly, I didn't think he would land such a lengthy contract at his age. More importantly, I see where $20 million is guaranteed. Is this the most lucrative contract ever for a former UL athlete? _

I think that the contract was more a result of the nead to open up some cap space with julius peppers getting the franchise tag. Jake was owed 11 million this year (the final of his contract), but with him renegotiating, it brought what hes owed this year (I'm not sure how much, but I'd guess around 8.5 million) which would free up about 2.5 million so they can sign their draft picks and such.

[cajunatc]

_ Also visit www.rcaf4ul.com

Also, not to make it a name thread, but you do know that you can just as easily put www.louisiana.edu/kpa to get to the same page. Just thought that would be a better way to advertise it _

Thanks for the feedback. I actually went with that URL until 3 people in a row asked me if louisiana was LA. IE www.LA.edu/kpa

ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!

PS:
Still tons of great deals for you to look at Jake!!!

"The KPA...Keeping money in the Community since 2009"

[BraveCajun]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - After the worst game of Jake Delhomme's career came in an ugly playoff loss, the Carolina Panthers never wavered that he was still their quarterback for the long-term.

On Thursday, they proved it, giving Delhomme a five-year, $42.5 million extension that keeps the 34-year-old under contract through the 2014 season.

"It's all about being able to know that I can finish my career here in Carolina," Delhomme said. "That's what I've wanted, all I've ever wanted."

The deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money and clears much needed salary-cap space for Carolina. Delhomme was to count for more than $10 million under the cap next season in the final year of his deal.

The Panthers' cap is weighed down by Julius Peppers' one-year tender under the franchise tag that is worth $16.7 million and has prevented any offseason signings.

Delhomme's extension comes just over three months following his nightmare performance. After a strong season following reconstructive elbow surgery the year before, Delhomme threw five interceptions and lost a fumble in Carolina's 33-13 loss to Arizona in the NFC divisional playoffs.

"We all know last year was a good year that ended terribly," Delhomme said. "Nobody was more disappointed than I was for not putting my team in a position to win. That's something I've always tried to pride myself on. ... Why it happened I don't know. But it did and certainly things weren't good for a while."


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View more photos >>Delhomme has been taking part in Carolina's offseason conditioning program this month, while getting strong support from coach John Fox and general manager Marty Hurney, who have rebuffed suggestions they look for another QB.

The Panthers are 54-33 in the regular season and playoffs in the past six seasons when Delhomme starts, 6-10 when he doesn't.

"He has been a leader on the field, is a talented quarterback, is a perfect fit for our team and was a big reason we were able to win the NFC South last year," Hurney said. "He has also always represented the team in the highest manner and earned the respect of everyone throughout the organization."

Delhomme was signed as a relatively unknown free agent from New Orleans after the 2002 season. After Rodney Peete struggled in the 2003 season opener, Delhomme replaced him at halftime, led Carolina to a comeback win and remained the starter as the Panthers reached the Super Bowl.

Delhomme also led the Panthers to the playoffs in 2005 and last season. And while he receives criticism for his unorthodox style and fiery temper, the Panthers struggled mightily without him in 2007, when Delhomme needed ligament-replacement surgery in his right elbow.

"If anybody wants to go back to '07, have fun," his agent, Rick Smith said.

After the reconstructive surgery, Delhomme came back strong in 2008. He threw 15 touchdown passes and had 12 interceptions as the Panthers won the division title before everything went wrong against the Cardinals.

"It was just one of those days where I didn't see the field well," Delhomme said. "It did hurt. That's part of it. You learn from it. I don't know any other way to put it. It's not something that you sweep under the rug."

But with this rich deal, Delhomme will clearly remain Carolina's starter ahead of Josh McCown and Matt Moore.

[Boomer]

All he has to do is deduct as advertising!!!!!

[NewsCopy]

  It happened almost a month ago, and we're still waiting for someone outside of the Carolinas to take more than a passing interest.

In New Orleans, where he was a popular figure as a backup quarterback, it got little more than a passing glance. Around his home turf in Acadiana, it was reported almost matter-of-factly without a great deal of ballyhoo.

Jake Delhomme's inking of a new five-year contract deal with the Carolina Panthers should have attracted a lot more attention, given its ramifications for that franchise, for Jake's fans at home and for the rest of the NFC South - including the New Orleans Saints.

The rest of the story

Written by Dan McDonald

[NewsCopy]

  There is usually a strong correlation between an NFL team's success on the field and the amount of respect given to that team's quarterback.

But that hasn't proven true for Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme.

The Panthers have won an NFC Championship, made a Super Bowl appearance, and posted the fifth best record in the National Football League over the last seven seasons with Jake Delhomme as their starting quarterback.

And yet, Delhomme remains an underrated and unsung player despite having the fifth highest winning percentage among active NFL quarterbacks.

The rest of the story

By Scott Humphries

[Zeebart21]

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Eye of the Panther's take on Delhomme's new deal?

It's a good deal for the Carolina Panthers...and for Jake Delhomme as well.


uhhhhhh, mais yeah!

Z

[Delta 1]

RAW Interview with Jake talking about upcoming season and other things.

http://www.katc.com/Global/category....&nav=menu209_5