millerx Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Sega!! Panthers QB Delhomme to undergo season-ending elbow surgery Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme will miss the rest of the season after deciding to undergo surgery on his right elbow. Coach John Fox said Delhomme, who was injured two weeks ago, had trouble throwing the ball early Monday, a day after he briefly threw on the side while sitting out Carolina's win over New Orleans. "I think (Sunday) he was just trying to see how it felt," Fox said. "Today he really pushed it and experienced some of the same discomfort he had during the Atlanta game." Delhomme then made the decision to have surgery next week. He's expected to recover in time for the start of next season. Doug Benc / Getty Images Delhomme threw for eight touchdowns and 626 yards this season before injuring his right elbow in the third quarter of Carolina's game at Atlanta on Sept. 23. Related Content: » Profiles: Delhomme | Carr » Panthers: Depth chart | stats » Panthers video "Anytime you lose your starting quarterback it's a blow," Fox said. "Jake was playing very well. I think that's pretty well documented. He's not only our starting quarterback, but what he brings to our football team will be missed." The move leaves the Panthers (3-2) in need of another quarterback. Backup David Carr, signed in the offseason, suffered a back injury against the Saints on Sunday and his status for next week's game at Arizona is uncertain. "David is definitely sore," Fox said. "He's still being evaluated." The only other QB on the roster is undrafted rookie Matt Moore, who completed a 43-yard pass against the Saints while briefly subbing for Carr. Quinton Porter was signed two weeks ago to the practice squad. "We obviously know we're going to be doing something," Fox said of signing another quarterback. "But what that is hasn't been hashed out yet." Delhomme sustained what the team called a strained right elbow when he was sacked by John Abraham in Carolina's win over Atlanta on Sept. 23. Delhomme stayed in the game until the next series, when he winced in pain and clutched his elbow after throwing a short pass to fullback Brad Hoover. Carr replaced him, then started the next two games when Delhomme was listed as the No. 3 quarterback. Before the injury, Delhomme was off to a quick start. After struggling last season, he completed 64 percent of his passes with eight touchdowns and one interception in the first three games. His passer rating was 111.9. As early as last week, Delhomme talked of being hopeful he could avoid surgery. But the pain he experienced Monday made the decision for him. "Jake is very honest and forthright, a very tough individual," Fox said. "But when you don't have your fastball, it's tough." Delhomme became Carolina's long-term starter after humble beginnings. He played two seasons in NFL Europe and spent four season as a backup in New Orleans. But he was signed by Carolina before the 2003 season, then replaced an ineffective Rodney Peete at halftime of the opener. He led Carolina to a comeback win, and remained the starter through the run to the Super Bowl. The 32-year-old Delhomme, who made the Pro Bowl two years later, started a team-record 60 straight games before missing two games late last season with ligament damage in his thumb. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Wow I guess I really should have traded him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebdog Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 after living with David Carr, having had Andre Johnson for so long in my keeper league, i feel sorry for all the Steve Smith owners out here. i really, really do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burton164 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 after living with David Carr, having had Andre Johnson for so long in my keeper league, i feel sorry for all the Steve Smith owners out here. i really, really do. I think it is wrong to compare Carr/Johnson/Texans to Carr/Smith/Panthers. I think Carr will end up doing what it needs to be done and letting Steve Smith take it the rest of the way. I would still rather have Smith then 90% of the WR's out there. Time will tell.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 3rd time posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 after living with David Carr, having had Andre Johnson for so long in my keeper league, i feel sorry for all the Steve Smith owners out here. i really, really do. the dude had 103 catches last year. And oh yeah, Carr was chucking the rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I will say this. Watching bits of the last two Panther games one question has been answered. Who's fault was it that Carr was getting sacked 50 times per year. Dude just refuses to get rid of the ball. Meanwhile, of course, Schaub is doing pretty well despite losing his best two WRs and best RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Unfortunatly I figured it would be Tommy John for him http://forums.thehuddle.com/index.php?show...p;hl=tommy+john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Unfortunatly I figured it would be Tommy John for him I'm not sure that's a fair trade. TJ must be pushing 60 years old. Is this a free league or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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