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Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:31 am EDT

Panthers considering a free-agent quarterback?

By Mark Miller

“JakeThe Carolina Panthers got pummeled 38-10 by the Philadelphia Eagles yesterday and the play of quarterback Jake Delhomme(notes) was no help: He threw four interceptions and fumbled the ball once, which he earned him the first benching he's ever had in his seven NFL seasons in Carolina.

Head coach John Fox said the offensive line didn't do a great job protecting Delhomme and that he's sticking with the boy. Delhomme will apparently be the starting quarterback next weekend when the Panthers face the Atlanta Falcons, according to the Charlotte Observer.

Still, word is starting to circulate that the Panthers might look into bringing in a free-agent quarterback just in case anything happens with Delhomme. Some are lobbying for former Oakland Raiders QB Jeff Garcia(notes) to get signed by the team, according to Bleacher Report.

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  1. Sammy
    1. Posted by Sammy Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:59 am EDT

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    maybe they can get Troy Smith from the ravens, hes mobile.
  2. jeff
    2. Posted by jeff Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:21 am EDT

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    They aren't going to get Garcia. He is Oaklands insurance policy right now.
  3. jeff
    3. Posted by jeff Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:21 am EDT

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    They aren't going to get Garcia. He is Oaklands insurance policy right now.
  4. Joe
    4. Posted by Joe Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:23 am EDT

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    Garcia would fit in just fine. They need someone now or the season is done.
  5. banditos33
    5. Posted by banditos33 Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:29 am EDT

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    jake suks.#4 Garcia has been cut from the Raiders.
  6. Mr. Nuff
    6. Posted by Mr. Nuff Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:30 am EDT

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    Delhomme is horrible. He is the luckiest guy in the NFL though b/c on any other team he would be a back-up. He must be blackmailing the management or something to stay in Carolina.
  7. Crux
    7. Posted by Crux Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:35 am EDT

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    Heh heh...
  8. Wilfork wont spoon
    8. Posted by Wilfork wont spoon Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:36 am EDT

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    He gave me negative points in Fantasy....he blows
  9. Wilfork wont spoon
    9. Posted by Wilfork wont spoon Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:36 am EDT

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    He gave me negative points in Fantasy....he blows
  10. Wilfork wont spoon
    10. Posted by Wilfork wont spoon Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:36 am EDT

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    oops
  11. ThreadKiller
    11. Posted by ThreadKiller Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:38 am EDT

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    Go for garcia, he's your best bet
  12. Foreverafalcon
    12. Posted by Foreverafalcon Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:39 am EDT

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    Go falcons.....................
  13. TarHeel Fan
    13. Posted by TarHeel Fan Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:41 am EDT

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    #10, he gave you negative points in fantasy football, well how about I pay $180.00 a game to see that sh$%!!!
  14. Wilfork wont spoon
    14. Posted by Wilfork wont spoon Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:45 am EDT

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    sorry tarheels...that had to hurt
  15. Alex N
    15. Posted by Alex N Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:49 am EDT

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    2 words... Tarvaris Jackson... Think about it! hes mobile, he has a good arm, he can run, he can hand of to jon stewart or deangelo, or pass deep to steve smith, or he can run it himself, plus the vikings have been talking about "testing the market" for tarvaris, this is a perfect opportunity for him!
  16. Nick M
    16. Posted by Nick M Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:06 am EDT

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    NO! Start him all 16 games and when you go 2 - 14 you can draft a QB! Its what all the cool teams are doing this year!
  17. burke23chris
    17. Posted by burke23chris Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:18 am EDT

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    Garcia is not Oaklands insurance policy. He was cut last week by them
  18. Vince S
    18. Posted by Vince S Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:22 am EDT

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    Sign Brett Favre in the off season!!!!
  19. Kevin
    19. Posted by Kevin Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:22 am EDT

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    ^ They traded their first round pick to draft Everette Brown in the past draft.
  20. Will S
    20. Posted by Will S Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:27 am EDT

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    Garcia makes a lot of sense. With Carolina's run game and a pretty good defence all they need is someone to not make a lot of mistakes. Garcia would be fine for them.
  21. Oliver Klosov
    21. Posted by Oliver Klosov Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:33 am EDT

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    Joe Capp makes more sense than Jake Delhomo... again, not a rumor and bad/old news...
  22. frandrum8000
    22. Posted by frandrum8000 Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:35 am EDT

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    I am so pleased that Philadelphia took Vick off the marketplace by signing him.
  23. Dave
    23. Posted by Dave Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:45 am EDT

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    I woulda taken Brett Farve over Dellhome...that performance was pathetic! He needs to get his head together or get out now! I think they should trade Peppers for a first pick and go after Colt McCoy...just puttin that one out there.
  24. Dallas4Lyfe
    24. Posted by Dallas4Lyfe Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:05 am EDT

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    Man what hey need to do is get some depth for that line AND a back up...no QB, even Mr. Wonderful was going to have a great day when linemen are blowing assignments and letting defensive players have a wide open lane to the QB...
    The only bright side to that game for me is Philly needs another QB. I feel sorry for poor Donnie boy and all BUUUUUT I am a Dallas fan...so f*&^ em.
  25. pennphillyelder
    25. Posted by pennphillyelder Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:18 am EDT

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    Delhomme is so over rated. He has been letting his team down for years and the Eagles game was just another great example of him doing what he does best. Jeff Garcia is a fighter and has proven he can manage a team and put points on the board. Look what he did for Philadelphia. Carolina's contract extention to Delhomme was rediculous and a waist of money. Go and get a real QB before Delhomme costs you yet another waisted year.

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