Panthers Watch 2009: Jake Delhomme steps up for the 49ers
by David Fucillo on Sep 13, 2009 7:00 PM PDT
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PrintGiven that the 49ers own the Carolina Panthers 2010 first round pick, I've decided to introduce a new Sunday evening feature: Panthers Watch 2009. The Panthers are a team with some solid offensive talent, but as today showed, they have some other problems that could really help boost that 2010 draft pick. This will be a fairly simply story each week, just taking a quick look at how the Panthers played that week and who they're facing the following week. As we get further into the season, I'll include an update of where their draft pick sits. Also, I'm hoping to come up with a logo for this some time soon. A "Watch" certainly needs some kind of logo affixed to it. Although, this watch sounds strikely similar to Panda Watch from Anchorman.
Week 1 - versus Philadelphia Eagles
To say the Panthers crapped the bed against Eagles would not do this game justice. The folks at Cat Scratch Reader are probably still in shock after the Philadelphia Eagles dismantled their Panthers, to the tune of 38-10, dropping the Panthers to 0-1. Most notably, this game saw QB Jake Delhomme throw 4 interceptions and lose one fumble before being benched in the third quarter. Delhomme finished 6 for 17 with 73 yards, with a QB rating of 14.7. The benching led to the glorious return of Josh McCown, who was 1 of 6 for 2 yards before leaving the game with knee and foot injuries. This in turn led to 3rd string emergency QB Matt Moore, who hadn't thrown a pass since the last week of the 2007 season. He finished 6 of 11 with an interception of his own. The Eagles defense was absolutely dominant, getting the 5 interceptions, to go along with 5 sacks, all while shutting down the vaunted Panthers rushing game (which still surpassed the 49ers on this day).
While I'd certainly like to think this is your 2009 Panthers squad in a nutshell, I know that's not the case. First off, Jake Delhomme is a roller-coaster ride of a QB and will have great days to go along with his real stinkers. Of course, he's also getting up there in age and might be running out of gas. I'll give him a few more weeks before I make that judgment. Second, the Eagles are one of the best teams in the NFC. Maybe not 38-10 on the road at Carolina good, but they're good. The Panthers will have enough easier games down the road.
Week 2 - @ Atlanta
But probably not next week. Atlanta is coming off a solid defensive effort against the Dolphins. Since Delhomme took over the Panthers have always struck me as a Jekyll and Hyde type of team so they could bounce back with a win over Atlanta and it would not surprise me in the least. I think Atlanta can win this one, but again, nothing from the Panthers will surprise me. That could make it an interesting season to follow in our Panthers Watch 2009.
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Do we want such a high draft pick?
I’ve heard teams generally might not like such a high 1st round pick because the money involved. Unless it’s 1 or 2, do we want a top 10 pick? (especially given this year’s headache.)
I'd say as long as it's not in the top 3-5
We want as high of a pick as we can get. Even then, maybe we do want a top pick if there isn’t going to be a salary cap next year…
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 13, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be the best thing when there are Good prospects
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You can always trade a top pick.
Or package a couple of them together if there’s someone you really want. The Year of Alex Smith doesn’t happen very often. Each year there’s at least one team that wants someone a lot.
However it ends up, the pick has value, and that value can either be used to trade up, trade down, or as is.
by Bob In Beaverton on Sep 14, 2009 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
What he said
Trading down for a bulk of future picks is perfectly okay.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I was thinking 5 wins from the looks of the schedule
Only because the Buccs are worse!
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Love the idea Fooch
I actually thought about this earlier today, I was going to send you an email tonight.
Love the feature--but what about that name?
how about :
“Panning for Gold—on the Panthers’ Claim…”
(weak)
I want a contest!
Morgan breaks through in 2009!
name
I agree that we could use a better name….People can post ideas here, or we’ll have an open thread for titles.
by David Fucillo on Sep 13, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
how about:
Scot McCloughan Job Watch 2009
I take full responsibility for my irresponsibility.
by these3words on Sep 13, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm all for Panther Watch
If someone will photoshop a screen from Anchorman when they’re in the news room and have the panda watch thing up—but instead have it be a panther, obviously.
Panther? Anchorman?
Sex Panther
It’s made by Odeon, illegal in nine countries, and made with bits of real panther.
60% of the time it works, every time.
What is it?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 13, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I think
it might be safe to say that if you don’t recognize something outlandish on this site…
then it’s probably a reference to a Will Ferrell movie…
by foosball4949 on Sep 14, 2009 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
and by "you"
I don’t just mean “you” specifically, I wasn’t calling you out
by foosball4949 on Sep 14, 2009 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I see
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 14, 2009 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah
There’ve been a couple in a row that seem to baffle people, no worries, you’re probably a smarter person for not having seen them (though they are funny)
by foosball4949 on Sep 18, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
“The folks at Cat Scratch Reader are probably still in shock after the Philadelphia Eagles dismantled their Panthers, to the tune of 38-10, dropping the Panthers to 0-1. "
I think they’re also in a bit of shock about have the stupidest SBNation blog name.
i see 0-2 in their future
Atlanta D looked solid against Miami. Offense will definitely improve, they should’ve scored more than they did. Perhaps from 1st game jitters, rust, etc.
i doubt it
DeAngelo looked good, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they just put the ball in the hand of their RBs all day.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 13, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
DeAngelo scored on an outside run
I think they could pull it off
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 13, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Tavaris Jackson will be traded there
Or some other fun spoiler!!!
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Dear Panthers,
More of the same please.
vr, GaA
(also, great idea for this weekly update)
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by Giant among Angels on Sep 13, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe Jake Delhomme wasn’t the best choice as my backup fantasy QB.
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
So you hope that the 49ers (or Panthers) do worse?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 13, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Just call it panda watch....
we can get the graphic from Anchor Man…. im still looking for the amount of hits warner took today…. let me know if anyone can find it..
Heartbreak hotel
Cincy hasn’t suffered that bad since Joe hit Jerry at the gun. Awful way to lose a game.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Wow...
Delhomme has 9 INTs and 2 Fumbles last two games. (dating back last year in the playoffs)
Keep it up Jake.
I never sleep, cause sleep is the cousin of death.
Think they might trade for T-Jack?
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 13, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I do
If it were your team, what would you do?
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First of all I would sit down with Delhomme and find out WHY he's turning into JTO Sullivan
Then I would look around and see if I could find a better back-up option (they seem thin at the position)
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 13, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but they just extended him with guaranteed dough
I personally would have never done that, and I would seek out Culpepper, Garcia, and Alex Smith. Yes Alex Smith, he can’t possibly be as bad as Delhomme and the niners would part with him with a 3rd round pick.
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We should definitely look into trading Alex Smith to them for another pick
Bringing in a vet like Culpepper or Garcia won’t solve their problems long term.
Let's not get carried away.
Jake Delhomme is far better than Alex Smith, and wouldn’t fetch more than a 7th rounder in a trade.
"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."
by Fearless Frog on Sep 14, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
They just signed Delhomme to a 5 year extension in the offseason
I’m guessing they will stick with him for awhile.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 13, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
OH
I heard that the Eagles may be interested in Garcia again if McNabb is going to be out for an extended period of time.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 14, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I laughed outloud when I saw this post. It sounds like a great idea. I’ll root for whoever is playing the Panthers. I already do that for every team that plays the Cowboys.
I can't do that
DeAngelo Williams is on my fantasy team.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 13, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I Agree With This Entire Thread
But we also have to keep in mind that they play New Orleans and Atlanta twice, two possible playoff opponents if we are going to make if that far. But i see 4 or 5 wins for Carolina especially if they give up on Delhomme. The team just doesn’t have it, i watched a lot of the game and i didn’t see any promise for that team
by nocal81(Vincent) on Sep 13, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
They also face the AFC East
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HAHA, I love this posting!
I was thinking the same exact thing today after I saw the Panthers get hammered. All I thought was that I hope this trend continues. Anyone feeling like we need a top QB? I know I am.
Hopefully we can use that pick for Mays
and take a OT later in the round and OG in 2nd
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
I would really like them to pick a RT first, that is our biggest need
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
What about Snyder...
or Pashos? Personally our LG sucked last night so I would lean to that position being drafted first…. But Mays brings Speed and Power at that position. You can’t go wrong with Mays
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
Yeah you can
If he sucks in coverage….
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 14, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Not with a first pick
2nd round will suffice, NT, FS, SS also need to be addressed and have excellent prospects in round 1. There won’t be a ton of OL taken first round!!
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I hope not
He’s a big hitter in a big body but he is not a ball hawk. It would have to be West Coast bias to want Mays over Berry.
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lol
Clever headline on Charlotte.com: "Delhomme, Panthers back in playoff form
by nacho49 on Sep 13, 2009 9:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
LOL
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 13, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
panthers lose...every game...i hope
I’d really like to get a high pick from the panthers so we can draft Colt McCoy. that guy is one tough s.o.b.!!! what a punk little cry baby Crabtree turned out to be. if he enters the draft next year, he will make less money and get drafted lower. Maybe we can draft McCoy and draft Crabtree again in the 2nd or 3rd round. that would be awesome.
Eh
I don’t like McCoy much. Not enough physical tools.
And we can’t draft Crabtree next year if we don’t sign him.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 14, 2009 2:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Eric Berry and Dez bryant
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Mccoy?
Absolutely not!!! He is going to be as big a bust as Alex Smith. EWWWW!!!!!
by nocal81(Vincent) on Sep 14, 2009 12:18 AM PDT reply actions
He's just a bust waiting to happen
The Broncos will probably draft him
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 14, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Most people recognize that Tebow is not going to be an NFL caliber QB.
However, many are under the delusion that McCoy is going to translate.
"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."
by Fearless Frog on Sep 14, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
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