Pregame #Panthers-#Falcons observations

Jake Delhomme rebounded nicely after his struggles in week one, but the Panthers fell just short in Atlanta. Delhomme threw for over 300 yards, and had a touchdown pass, but most importantly, did not turn the ball over, with the exception being an interception on fourth and long late in the game. Part of [...]

Its always tough to feel good after a loss. No matter the circumstance. Ordinarily I'm not too happy after a loss to the Falcons. In fact I might be downright livid. But this is different. We weren't supposed to win this game. In fact we weren't even supposed to come close. Delhomme was coming off two horrible games in a row in which he combined for eleven turnovers. It was hard...

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There is a phenomenon among sports fans, especially when they are required to deal with quarterbacks who perform incompetently, to spend most of their energies in voicing their displeasure with the players and proclaiming loudly that they are ready for a change in who plays the position. This behavior is all well and good when there is a back-up quarterback who is a viable alternative...

There's a lot to look forward to this weekend in the league -- Jake Delhomme and Jay Cutler trying to redeem themselves, the debut of the new Dallas stadium and its 168-foot-wide high-def TV hanging over the field, Rex Ryan putting up or shutting up, and the Lions trying to make me look smart for picking them to beat the Vikings. But the game that fascinates me is Baltimore at...

Jake Delhomme nearly made it through an entire game without a turnover.

Week one answered a few questions but created even more. Week two will answer some, but will leave fans more confused then ever. Ladies and gentlemen, the 2009 NFL! Carolina at Atlanta- Jake Delhomme is already on the hot seat and needs, at the very least, a turnover free performance. After having 11 in consecutive games, fans in Carolina are ready to put Delhomme on the chopping...

The first week of fantasy football has concluded after an exciting Week One. After taking a look at the MVP's for Week One of the 2009 NFL regular season complete, it's time to announce the winners of the Least Valuable Player Awards. Quarterback: Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers After a disastrous performance against the Arizona Cardinals during last year's playoffs...

(By Scott Fowler, sfowler@charlotteobserver.com) •I've already gone on record this week in the newspaper and online saying that "Good Jake" will make a reappearance today. I just don't see Jake Delhomme having three nightmares in a row.Of course...

Atlanta's stock is high because it trounced a potentially lousy Miami team in Week 1. (Red Flag No. 1.) Carolina's stock is low ONLY because it stunk in Week 1. (Red Flag No. 2.) This game means infinitely more to Carolina than Atlanta. (Red Flag No. 3.) Atlanta is battling secondary problems that Miami's pathetic passing game failed to exploit … but those problems...

A week ago, the Eagles defense imposed their will on the Panthers, forcing seven turnovers and holding Carolina to just 169 total yards of offense in a 38-10 win.However, if you look into that game a little deeper, you'll remember that the Panthers opened the game with a 70-yard touchdown drive. On that drive, the Eagles could not stop the Panthers. Quarterback Jake Delhomme...

The Panthers improved their performance over last week, but it was just not enough for a win. The Falcons managed the game better and took advantage of weaknesses in the Carolina defense. Atlanta’s special teams proved to be well ahead of the Panther’s special teams. Overall, the Panthers were just out-coached and outplayed. The Offense Jake Delhomme [...]