Fox sticks with Delhomme, but leash may be short
October, 28, 2009
Oct 28
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Posted by ESPN.com’s Pat Yasinskas
Well, the drama is over in Carolina -- at least for the moment. Coach John Fox just announced he is sticking with Jake Delhomme as his starting quarterback.
Fox said he still believes Delhomme gives the Panthers the best chance to win. As badly as Delhomme has played, that still might be true. Although he’s a fan favorite right now, backup Matt Moore has very little experience and isn’t all that talented. He came out of college without being drafted. Reserve A.J. Feeley joined the Panthers right after the season started and hasn’t had much time in the offense.
But the mere fact Fox was at least considering a change makes me think Sunday’s game in Arizona might be different. I’m thinking Fox is going to keep a very short leash on Delhomme. If he comes out and throws a couple of quick interceptions, Fox might go ahead and bench him in favor of Moore or Feeley.
Well, the drama is over in Carolina -- at least for the moment. Coach John Fox just announced he is sticking with Jake Delhomme as his starting quarterback.
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Fox said he still believes Delhomme gives the Panthers the best chance to win. As badly as Delhomme has played, that still might be true. Although he’s a fan favorite right now, backup Matt Moore has very little experience and isn’t all that talented. He came out of college without being drafted. Reserve A.J. Feeley joined the Panthers right after the season started and hasn’t had much time in the offense.
But the mere fact Fox was at least considering a change makes me think Sunday’s game in Arizona might be different. I’m thinking Fox is going to keep a very short leash on Delhomme. If he comes out and throws a couple of quick interceptions, Fox might go ahead and bench him in favor of Moore or Feeley.
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Pat Yasinskas
Yasinskas joined ESPN.com in January 2008 after covering the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer for nine seasons. He began his journalism career with The Tampa Tribune in 1990.