Pro. Jake Delhomme

[NOCajun]

Yeah, but I wish he could've gone somewhere OUT of the Saints' division (like Dallas!).

[Zeebart21]

But, it will be hard to pull against him next year...

Even when they play the N O losers...

Way to get the hell out JD. Screw Haslett.



Z.

PS hope i am not being toooo opinionated.

:^)

[NewsCopy]

Quarterback leaves N.O. Saints for 2-year, $4 million deal with Carolina

LAFAYETTE — Jake Delhomme will finally get a chance to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League.

The former Teurlings Catholic and University of Louisiana star announced Wednesday that he has agreed to a two-year, $4 million contract with the Carolina Panthers, leaving behind five years of waiting with the New Orleans Saints.

“I never thought I would make this kind of money playing football,” said Delhomme, who labored as Aaron Brooks’ backup with the Saints. “I’ve been waiting all my life for this type of opportunity.

“Three-and-a-half years ago, I was going to workouts, looking for a job. I’m thrilled that I got the opportunity.”

Delhomme won’t be handed the Panthers’ starting job. The club re-signed 37-year-old veteran Rodney Peete, who started most of the season in 2002, and also has 30-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner Chris Weinke.

But Delhomme will get the chance to surpass those two, something he never really had in New Orleans behind Brooks.

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Bruce Brown
bbrown@theadvertiser.com

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Originally posted by NewsCopy
Jake Delhomme will finally get a chance to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League.

Bruce, not to nic-pick, although this next season will be his 7th chance (smiling)..

[TuffGuy84]

yes, but it is great for Jake, a chance to start and get out of loserville.

Think about it this way, jake gets 2 wins every year!

Tuffguy

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Originally posted by Zeebart21
HATE TO SAY IT>>>>>>>>

thru my many mistakes in life.. i hope next time you can refrain from saying something you would rather not.. (smiles).. bil

ps. i wanted to say: -- "i saw your last week's compliment to the "Noter" -- and a thanks".. although, could not find that thread to answer, so i jumped in here to say so.. my best..

pss. the Clydes-Dales.. saturday close to the mcneese tent

[NewsCopy]

Panthers.com

The Carolina Panthers made their first acquisition of free agency by signing unrestricted free agent quarterback Jake Delhomme from the New Orleans Saints. In four NFL seasons, Delhomme has played in six games with two starts and has completed 50-of-86 passes for 634 yards and three touchdowns with five interceptions. Last season, he appeared in four contests and compiled a 113.8 quarterback rating on eight-of-10 passing for 113 yards in a back-up role.

On the decision to sign with Carolina: I was looking for an opportunity to compete for a team that is on the rise. I visited two teams, and they were Carolina and Dallas. I wanted the opportunity to have a chance to compete, which I probably would have gotten at both places, but Carolina really seemed like a good fit. I really had a great time being with the coach, general manager, offensive coordinator Dan Henning and the offensive staff. I felt comfortable there and look forward to try to be a piece of the puzzle. The ultimate goal is to get to the Super Bowl and win it. They had a great turnaround season last year, and I look to be a part of trying to move it forward into the future.

On what he brings to the team: I have a few years experience. I don't have that much experience on the field. This past year, getting to play a little bit, I think I am ready to play and ready to be a starter. I think I bring to the field someone who is very competitive, who will play with his heart on his sleeve, who will do anything for his teammates, and a quarterback who just wants to be a winner, plain and simple. You measure a quarterback, in my opinion, not by statistics but by wins and losses. That's what we are about in this League - production. Our production comes with a win on Sunday afternoon, and that's all I am about. That is just the kind of player that I am. That is why I want to be a part of this team because they are just about winning.

On his role with the Panthers: Rodney (Peete), I am assuming he is going to go in as the starter. Certainly, he did a great job last year. I have never met him but I respect him. Anyone that can play 14 years in the NFL as a quarterback is pretty good. I can promise you that. I am going to come in and want to compete for a job and I know he is going to want to do the same thing. It is going to be a good, healthy competition. May the best man win. Certainly, I will be disappointed if I didn't just as Rodney would be if he didn't win the job. I think that is healthy for a football team. Competition makes everyone better.

On his mobility: I am not going to be the fastest 40-yard dash guy. I can promise you that. But I feel like I am not a statue in the pocket, either. I think I can scramble around a little bit if need be. I can move in the pocket pretty well to try to create some throwing lanes and get away from the rush. That's the thing with the NFL nowadays. You have to be able to move around and beat the rush.

On when he will join the Panthers: I think the offseason program starts March 24. I certainly expect to be there day one. I firmly believe in offseason programs. First of all, I want to meet the guys. I don't know too many guys on the team. I want to get to meet them and start working with coach Henning and (offensive assistant) Mike McCoy and start learning formations. I think that is one of the toughest things. You need to learn formations and get your verbiage down because most of the same plays will carry over from team to team, as will protections. The big thing for me will be getting there, getting acquainted with the place, meeting some players and start to learn formations and try to dig into this offense.

On how he will separate himself from being a back up: I have been waiting my time. That's what I believe. I truly believe I can play in this League. If I didn't think that, I would have stayed in New Orleans and have been a back up because there was a comfort level for me back there. (My hometown is) only two hours away from there. My wife and I love the city. We have a newborn. It would have been very easy and convenient. I could probably have had a nice deal to be a back up. Deep down inside, I feel like when given the opportunity, I have done pretty well. I just wanted an opportunity to maybe try to win a starting job and try to lead a team for 16 games. Hopefully, I can go in there, win the team over, and just try to perform to the best of my ability, which I think is good enough to win games in the NFL.

On his leadership skills: You can't be appointed a leader. You have to earn it. That is one thing I will try to do. First and foremost as a quarterback, you need to know what is going on. Know the formations. Know the plays. Know where people line up. Get them in and out of the huddle. Be a conductor so to speak. Doing the right thing in the weight room, off the field, staying those extra hours during the week, learning the game plan, being totally ready to play, just being a true professional. That is how I think you become a leader. If you can do all those things, people will respect you, and they will want to play for you. I have been lucky enough to have five good years in New Orleans. I started at the bottom there and worked my way up and I think guys respected me and looked up to me as a leader even though I was a back-up quarterback. When I did get in there, they played hard because they knew I was coming in there to try to get the job done and I knew what I was doing. They knew I would fight for them tooth and nail to the end, and that's all I can ask in return is that they do that for me. That's how I have to earn their respect.

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curious ...

if i started having a "stirring" in my head .. (smiles)
that deep down, i might hope that brandon takes the Indy offer vs signing on with the panthers..

would it make sense to anyone but myself?

[NOCajun]

You ARE, Z, but I'll forgive you, THIS TIME!!

[Cajun Express]

Originally posted by snote
Bruce, not to nic-pick, although this next season will be his 7th chance (smiling)..

Well yea he did have 500k lotto tickets, but AB had thirty million tickets. Before that he had a chance, but Iron Mike beleived Danny Worthless would be picked before the 100th pick in the draft and had to justify his nonsense. Let us be honest this will be the first time he goes in with at least a realitic chance. But who the heck is nit picking?