Pro. Jake Delhomme

[cayenethepepper]

_ You think they would have gotten his home town right.

Man of all the things I miss as an adult are those under 21 years going to the Crawfish Festival in Breaux Bridge lifting a few, now would be illegal, brews and hoping to land a little cajun girl that week end. _

Shame on you..........

[NewsCopy]

I want to believe like these Panthers do. They broke minicamp yesterday with awfully high spirits. Even Jake Delhomme had nothing but good things to say: "Look, you've probably heard this from a few people. But, without a doubt, this was by far the best summer camp we've ever had. The energy and enthusiasm and the new things we're doing -- and it's not just me saying it to give it window dressing. Players are saying it." Oh, yes, this Panthers fan does so want to get that feeling again. I do so want to believe that last year was but a bad dream for this team and that this new offense can help Carolina rise up from that 8-8 misery and become a playoff contender again. Yes, I do... Alas, my optimism is highly guarded. Everybody's undefeated in June, yes, but the playoffs aren't guaranteed to anyone in June. I still remember writing this piece for Deadspin, where I acted like the NFC title was practically a birthright. Looks silly now, doesn't it? The promise and the colossal letdown of 2006 is still fresh in my mind, and I know I'm not the only Panthers fan withholding judgment until I see this hot new offense for myself. The rest of the story David J. Warner

[NewsCopy]

But Carolina didn't win that game, falling 32-29 to the New England Patriots at Houston's Reliant Stadium even though Delhomme threw for 323 yards and three touchdowns. For several minutes after that game, Delhomme stood by himself near the locker-room tunnel, watching the Patriots' post-game celebration.

[NewsCopy]

Three years removed from a Super Bowl appearance, Jake Delhomme remains Acadiana's football icon. He was a high-school star just a couple of miles down a country road from where he grew up - and from where he's currently building a house. He stayed to play at the hometown university, playing nearly every snap of a four-year career and finishing as the state's most prolific passer at that time. He was loyal to the home-state professional franchise, one that gave him his first pro experience before cutting him - three times - and eventually giving him the chance to find overnight success with the Carolina Panthers. Ultimately, though, Delhomme's status comes from his position. Though he doesn't covet the spotlight, he's in the sport's glamour spot. Regardless of what else is going on, everyone watches the quarterback. The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

[RonMexico]

Definitely a class act!
Go Panthers!

L'Rontelicious'

[RCAJUN90]

It is the 3rd quarter and he is still in!

[Turbine]

Thanks for reminding me I wanted to watch the game.

Starters who are locked in usually play a lot in the 2nd to last preseason game.

[Pirogue]

_ It is the 3rd quarter and he is still in! _

That's normal for game 3
Brady was still in... he too is secure in his position.

[RCAJUN90]

That's normal for game 3
Brady was still in... he too is secure in his position.

Good. I'm a Delhomme and Saints fan. I really enjoy watching him play. I want him to have a good game against the Saints but lose.

[Pirogue]

_ Good. I'm a Delhomme and Saints fan. I really enjoy watching him play. I want him to have a good game against the Saints but lose. _

Jake has never started in and lost a game in the Superdome...

I think the Saints have a bye week to ponder that fact...

[RCAJUN90]

Jake has never started in and lost a game in the Superdome...

I think the Saints have a bye week to ponder that fact...

That's okay. The Saints went to the NFC championship with Delhomme beating the Saints. I would like to see a repeat. You are a Northshorer I don't understand the love affair with the Mannings. Yes Archie paid his dues with the Saints but it like they are a royal family are something.

[Pirogue]

_ That's okay. The Saints went to the NFC championship with Delhomme beating the Saints. I would like to see a repeat. You are a Northshorer I don't understand the love affair with the Mannings. Yes Archie paid his dues with the Saints but it like they are a royal family are something. _

A pretty impressive quarterbacking family tree...

Really strong family, and Archie has helped me personally... but they do a lot of good for the region behind the scenes... trust me...

LSU people hate them because they wouldn't play for the Tigers...