Monday, November 16, 2009

Win over Falcons changed opinions on Panthers QB Delhomme

Wearing No.13 NFL jersey does not necessarily mean unlucky to the Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme, but keeping leading his team to loss just caused people to doubt whether he is worth the trust of Coach John Fox. Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons just came in time to clear the doubts on Delhomme’s ability.

People used to consider if backup Josh McCown had not been lost for the season, Delhomme might have been sent to the bench weeks ago, and he was a have-to choice for starting job simply because the team had only inexperienced Matt Moore behind Delhomme.

Throwing 13 interceptions totally in the season, Delhomme made Sunday’s win his third consecutive game without throwing an interception, turning his season around completely.

"I’ve had fun the last three weeks," Delhomme said. "It didn’t get any lower than the Buffalo game, for whatever reason. I had to say, ‘the heck with it’ and keep swinging. The last few weeks have really been fun."

As for the next three games against the Dolphins, Jets and Buccaneers, the quarterback now at least has enough confidence to lead his team to a possible win, and even to the playoff.

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