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This was on aired last weekend so I'm sure several have seen it, but I thought I'd share it for those that missed it. Here is Delhomme's farewell press conference.

4 months ago Img_0764_tiny LittleKing 18 comments 1 recs  | 

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I would liked to have kept him around

as a mentor/coach/“oh @#$%!” emergency back-up, but this is a one-time opportunity to accellerate the cap hit from the next two years when he’s not going to play anyway.

I will have to print out a roster and hang it next to the TV, so I can know who the players are.

by panthersnbraves on Mar 9, 2010 10:55 AM EST reply actions  

He would not have been happy as a backup. This was probably discussed by all

thereby giving an ultimatum to Fox and Hurney:

If you don’t give me a chance to compete for the job, then cut me loose. They obviously decided that it was time for Moore to take over.

Do or do not. There is no try.

by ERL on Mar 9, 2010 11:02 AM EST reply actions  

He’s still getting 12 million so I don’t see what the tears are for. I guess knowing that the Panthers were the only team stubborn enough to keep sticking with him and that his QB career is nothing more than a back up role if that now. At the end of the day, it’s a business and should be handled like such, so no he’s classy, great guy comments. His production on the field has declined drastically and when you don’t perform on your job, its cut time.

"It's a bad day to have a bad day" - Coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers

by D.W.G. on Mar 9, 2010 11:20 AM EST reply actions  

At the end of the day, it’s a business and should be handled like such, so no he’s classy, great guy comments

So just because he was not a good QB means he wasn’t a good guy or classy? Despite what anyone thinks about his skills as a QB, either last year or the last 8, Jake was a great guy and a LEADER! His joy as he played was infectious and I’m going to miss him as a person, but I’m not going to miss all his poor throws

by ClaytonFire on Mar 9, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions  

His production on the field has declined drastically and when you don’t perform on your job, its cut time.

While I don’t disagree in general, I also think sports is profession that goes slightly beyond the normal job performance rules. At at typical job you don’t have thousands of fans with emotional ties to that position and thus the “he’s classy, great guy comments” are definitely warranted.

Also, emotions are not tied to money. Jake is a classy person and from what i can tell he really loved the Panthers organization. No matter how much money Jake is getting, he’s sad to leave the Panthers before he’s ready.

by LittleKing on Mar 9, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions  

You know, it’s funny. A lot of fans complain about players only caring about money. Yet when one like Jake does come along people still say things like “He’s still getting 12 million so I don’t see what the tears are for.”

Disgusts me, it does.

by SlayerGhaleon on Mar 9, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

That should be “Yet when a guy who doesn’t care just about money like Jake comes along”

by SlayerGhaleon on Mar 9, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Jake

Greatest Panthers QB of all time. Retire his jersey! Also I would love to bring him in as a coach.

This sig is dedicated to those cut in the 2009 purge.

by chinchillas sword on Mar 9, 2010 12:02 PM EST reply actions  

Greatest QB of a 15 year old franchise isn't saying much

Especially a franchise that only had 1 playoff appearance before you arrived.

Otherwise known as SouthTunnel. Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine.

by ElBacano on Mar 9, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions  

And now we have four

Including one of the greatest Super Bowls ever.

Jake Delhomme, QB Carolina Panthers, 2003-2009.

120 TDs+16000+ passing yards=Good

89 INT's+27 lost fumbles=Bad

Most comeback wins since 2003=Priceless

by Flowing Willow on Mar 10, 2010 2:53 AM EST up reply actions  

That SB win goes in Brady's column

Nobody remembers the losers.

Otherwise known as SouthTunnel. Change is inevitable - except from a vending machine.

by ElBacano on Mar 10, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Saw this post...it's from a fan, so not legit, but for a second I was like oh,shit

http://panthers.fandome.com/video/117598/Carolina-Panther-Jake-Delhomme-Retires/

I guess the guy who posted this assumed he retired.

Speaking of this, what do you think he will do/where will he go play?

Do or do not. There is no try.

by ERL on Mar 10, 2010 11:10 AM EST reply actions  

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