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7 months ago: FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2006 file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme reacts after he threw to DeAngelo Williams for a touchdown in the third quarter of their football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The Panthers signed Delhomme to a five-year, $42.5 million extension on Thursday, April 23, 2009, that keeps their quarterback under contract through the 2014 season. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File)

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Another short edition of Paw Prints for you Panther fans. For those Jake Delhomme detractors who think Jake is not mobile enough in the pocket, please be advised that new QB coach Rip Scherer is on it!

Camp Countdown: Quarterbacks
Scherer's practice drills for the quarterbacks turn their section of the field into obstacle courses. In addition to dodging the dummies, they leap over and dart between obstructions, all while keeping their eyes forward and on potential targets. With the practice routine altered, Delhomme's 12th offseason became all about learning new tricks. "No doubt. A ton," he said. "And it's probably more difficult for someone like me, because we've done things a certain way for a while here and now we're doing things somewhat differently to help us, and that's a process, because when you've done things one way for a while, you get used to it. But I think that's also good; that also challenges you.

So maybe we will have a more nimble Delhomme in the pocket this season. Scherer worked wonders for Cleveland's Derek Anderson so maybe he can repeat the magic in Carolina. Say what you want about Delhomme's physical ability as a QB, there is no denying he had the right attitude about what it takes mentally to win.

"The greatest athlete on the planet is Tiger Woods, and he's retooled his swing numerous (times). He's the best, so why do you do that?" Delhomme said. "So I know for somebody as measly as myself, to work on something new and something like that I think that's great and that's why I'm enjoying this part."

No one will ever accuse Delhomme of 'getting too big for his britches'.

• Steve Reed poses 10 burning questions for the Panthers coming season with #10 being the most pertinent for me:
  

Ten burning questions as the Carolina Panthers prepare for the 2009 season - CarolinaGrowl.com
10. Can the Panthers buck history and make the playoffs? Never in the team’s 14-year history have the Panthers been to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. In fact, never have the Panthers put together consecutive winning seasons. It won’t be easy for coach John Fox to end that streak considering the Panthers play only one team this year that finished with a losing record in '08.

We have got to break this streak this season!

• Fromer Panther announcer Bill Rosinski has joined ESPN Radio and will being doing college football and basketball broadcasts:
  

NFC South - ESPN
Rosinski worked for the Panthers from 1995 through 2004 and hosted a popular talk-radio show in Charlotte after his departure from the team. He also was the main voice on Falcons' broadcasts from 1992 through 1994. He's done all sorts of other radio work, including covering boxing, through the years.

• I hesitated to link to this one since we don't have all the details yet and its not Panther related but Big Ben is the defending SB winning QB (and I'm scratching for links today)
  

Latest News and Rumors | ProFootballTalk.com
"The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct," Cornwell said. "If an investigation is commenced, Ben will cooperate fully and Ben will be fully exonerated."

I do hope this ends up being a money grab as the NFL just doesn't need any more bad pub like this.