John Fox Says Jake Delhomme Is Still His Starting QB In Carolina
- By Lisa Smith
- Published 09/30/2009
- Week Four NFL News

Jake Delhomme After seven interceptions and just two touchdown pass in the Panthers first three games, head coach John Fox says that Jake Delhomme is still the man in Carolina.
When reporters asked Fox if Delhomme was still his guy moving forward, the Panthers coach left no doubt.
"I didn't think that was a question, but if that needs to be clarified, yes with a capital Y," Fox said.
Delhomme threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in the Panthers' 21-7 loss to Dallas on Monday night to drop Carolina to 0-3. Delhomme is definitely in a bad streak, but his teammates aren't help his cause either. Delhomme's second pick that was returned for a game-clinching touchdown, came when receiver Steve Smith broke off his route.
But that is just one of many. He threw
Certainly the Panthers are in trouble if Delhomme doesn't get his act together. The 34-year-old has a passer rating of 54.3 and the Panthers' minus-8 turnover margin is the worst in the league.
Unfortunately, the Panthers have no attractive alternative to Delhomme. The backups on the roster are A.J. Feeley and Matt Moore. Feeley was signed after the season opener when back-up quarterback Josh McCown was lost for the season with left leg injuries. Moore has not played in a regular season game since 2007 when he was an un-draft free agent.
I am not sure what the choices would be for John Fox, but I think an crafty veteran named Garcia was just released from the Eagles.


