Carolina Panthers Jake Delhomme got how much money? | JokerPace's Blog

I must be in some sort of haze or off-season NFL dream funk because a week and a half ago I read on the AP wire the Carolina Panthers gave the aging and ineffective QB Jake Delhomme a contract extension. And all I can say is WHAT?!!!!

Now to Jake's credit he's had an above average career after sitting the bench the first 4 years or so of his career but he's obviously in the back-9 of his career now (declining rapidly) and there's no way in hell any team should be giving him more money to lead their team to the promise-land; especially on the heels of last years Horrible playoff loss to the Arizona Cardinals where Delhomme threw 5 interceptions and loss a game, at home, they were favored to win

Carolina should of been looking to grab a QB in this years draft, with an eye on him Starting next season or towards the end of this season. I give the Panthers two more years, or less, before they realize the mistake they made and cut J.D. loose. But by then the chemistry of the team, potentially, will be in-balanced and there's the possibility of having a rookie QB, opening up the 2011 Panther season, leading a bunch of aging veterans at key positions around him....that's a recipe for losing, just ask the Minnesota Vikings of '07 and '08

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May 2, 2009 12:34 AM ET

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My own thoughts on recent QB's from outstanding college teams, such as Vince Young, Leinart, maybe Russell, has been lackluster. Perhaps my boy Graham Harrell, of Texas Tech fame, snub will be for the better. maybe he'll have some of that over looked Tony Romo luck. I'm happy Crabtree is going to the 49ers. But Graham being over looked kinda hurt.

E_L_B

North Hollywood , CA

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May 2, 2009 04:18 AM ET

That was my first thought when i heard they had gave him an extension....WHAT?

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May 2, 2009 12:47 PM ET

I believe they did it to clear cap space. And next year's QB draft prospects will be stronger than this year.

I like Delhomme. He didn't have his best season last year, but he was playing after injury. Tommy John surgery is pretty major. Still he led the Panthers to a 12-4 season, so I can see why they extended his contract.