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Panthers front-office backs Delhomme

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Despite Jake Delhomme's poor play, there is support for him within the Panthers' organization. One prominent viewpoint: He's in a slump and needs a confidence boost, and it would be premature to judge what he has left by his current problems.

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Jake Delhomme, AP Jake Delhomme, AP
November 1, 2009  08:05 AM ET

"He's in a slump and needs a confidence boost"

How about a good old fashioned Steve Smith pep talk, including such quotes as:
"I never really liked you as a quarterback"

November 1, 2009  08:09 AM ET

Well, when the Panthers top brass cleans house, they can let those Delhomme supporters go with him.

November 1, 2009  08:09 AM ET

Maybe the front office should get out and throw some blocks for him

November 1, 2009  08:13 AM ET

Perhaps the title of this article is incomplete. Maybe it should read: Panthers front office backs Delhomme leaving and never coming back.

November 1, 2009  08:41 AM ET

If it is the only car you have, you drive it. They have NO alternative.

November 1, 2009  08:46 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

If it is the only car you have, you drive it. They have NO alternative.

They'd be better off taking a bus or walking ...

November 1, 2009  08:46 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

If it is the only car you have, you drive it. They have NO alternative.

Not necessarily. Vinny Testaverde is still out there somewhere.

November 1, 2009  08:51 AM ET

over/under on getting sucker punched by Steve Smith on Sunday: Midway second quarter after pick #3....is it true the 49ers have their 1st round pick in this years draft?

November 1, 2009  09:16 AM ET

"He's in a slump and needs a confidence boost ..."

Maybe the biggest understatement of the morning.

November 1, 2009  09:25 AM ET

I could use a little "confidence boosting" after the pounding the Giants have been taking. " Hey, Honey, ya wanna come here for a minute?"..BRB

November 1, 2009  09:38 AM ET

1/2 year down, 5 1/2 more to go...

November 1, 2009  09:52 AM ET

F.O. might be the only faction in Carolina to back Delhomme.

November 1, 2009  10:01 AM ET

Just another example of how stupid the GM is.

November 1, 2009  11:11 AM ET

what other choice do they have?

November 1, 2009  12:02 PM ET

THat is basicaly the kiss of death. Cowher is smiling-chin is out-crooked teeth showing and saliva spitting out with every word.

November 2, 2009  09:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

"He's in a slump and needs a confidence boost"How about a good old fashioned Steve Smith pep talk, including such quotes as:"I never really liked you as a quarterback"

I would have figured the Confidence boost was the extra money he received at before the season started. You know when they gave him money as if he was a big time QB.

November 2, 2009  10:32 AM ET

Current problems? He has had problems since last year. How long will they continue to back him knowing he no longer is a good QB and should not be running that team?

 
November 3, 2009  12:02 PM ET

I LOVE the way corporate fools try to justify their ineptness by trying to make fans/consumers believe that they we "just don't get it". So sure, keep playing Jake so he can get his "lil ole confidence back". Meanwhile, let me get on the line for that "over/under" on picks thrown by Jake in the next game. Ha ha!

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