As the Pro Bowl defensive end himself has expected, the Carolina Panthers will make no effort to retain Julius Peppers, who is to be a free agent next month. It has been reported that a confirming statement will be made on Tuesday.
As it has already been expected, the Panthers will not designate Peppers as its franchise player for a second consecutive season, letting the Thursday deadline to designate franchise and transition players pass by. Panthers’ general manager is expected to speak with reporters on Tuesday about the franchise’s decision on Peppers.
It will be anyway good news to Peppers, who has been asking for leave since last offseason. As the Panthers allow him to be free, he could feel free now to choose which team to join for next season. A popular speculation is that he will put on the New England Patriots jersey as the Patriots tried to trade for him last season and begin the pursue again this offseason.
Showing posts with label the Panthers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the Panthers. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Delhomme may finally be sidelined with broken finger
For those who have been hoping for a new starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, they may be satisfied to know that Jake Delhomme may finally have to give up his starting job, after throwing a career-high 18 interceptions in 11 games.
During Wednesday’s practice, the Panthers worked out in indoor facility because of heavy rain, and Delhomme was not among them. The quarterback practicing with the first team was Matt Moore, and Delhomme, although still wearing his Panthers jersey, only needed to take care of his throwing hand, which was wrapped with index and middle fingers being taped together.
Despite playing the worst season of his career, Delhomme managed to keep his starting job as Coach John Fox insisted. Although the quarterback tried to hide his hand and would not rule himself out Sunday, all signs showed that Moore will start for the first time since 2007.
During Wednesday’s practice, the Panthers worked out in indoor facility because of heavy rain, and Delhomme was not among them. The quarterback practicing with the first team was Matt Moore, and Delhomme, although still wearing his Panthers jersey, only needed to take care of his throwing hand, which was wrapped with index and middle fingers being taped together.
Despite playing the worst season of his career, Delhomme managed to keep his starting job as Coach John Fox insisted. Although the quarterback tried to hide his hand and would not rule himself out Sunday, all signs showed that Moore will start for the first time since 2007.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Delhomme not to lose his starting job in Panthers
The Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme was glad that he will start for the Panthers against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, after being beleaguered for a miserable seven-game stretch of 18 interceptions and three lost fumbles.
Panthers Coach John Fox made the decision after a couple of days to think about it, considering that Delhomme is still the best option for starting quarterback ahead of other quarterabcks in Panthers jerseys such as backups Matt Moore and A.J. Feeley.
“The 48-hour rule, you go back and you look and there’s no question that we’ve struggled in that area,” Fox said. “Going through and looking at some of our mishaps, I don’t think it’s one guy. I still think he gives us the best chance to win.”
Since he replaced Rodney Peete at halftime of the 2003 season opener and led the Panthers to a Super Bowl berth, it was the first time Delhomme was facing danger of losing his starting job after Sunday’s 20-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was prepared for being benched. Eventually, Fox decided to keep him on the spot after being noncommittal on Monday instead of backing the quarterback as usual.
Panthers Coach John Fox made the decision after a couple of days to think about it, considering that Delhomme is still the best option for starting quarterback ahead of other quarterabcks in Panthers jerseys such as backups Matt Moore and A.J. Feeley.
“The 48-hour rule, you go back and you look and there’s no question that we’ve struggled in that area,” Fox said. “Going through and looking at some of our mishaps, I don’t think it’s one guy. I still think he gives us the best chance to win.”
Since he replaced Rodney Peete at halftime of the 2003 season opener and led the Panthers to a Super Bowl berth, it was the first time Delhomme was facing danger of losing his starting job after Sunday’s 20-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was prepared for being benched. Eventually, Fox decided to keep him on the spot after being noncommittal on Monday instead of backing the quarterback as usual.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Chiefs got a 2010 fifth-round draft pick by trading DT Tyler to Panthers
One day before Oct. 20 deadline for the NFL trade, the Carolina Panthers made a in-time decision to boost their defensive line: send a 2010 fifth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for defensive tackle Tank Tyler.
It’s a homecoming for the 6-foot-2, 306-pound Tyler, who grew up in Fayetteville, N.C., and played at North Carolina State. After being taken by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2007 draft, Tyler started all 16 games last season wearing Chiefs jersey. However he lost his starting job to Ron Edwards and has had only 22 tackles by so far. But to the Panthers, he will be a good choice to replace Maake Kemoeatu, who suffered a season-ending injury in training camp.
General Manager Marty Hurney said Monday that he was confident Tyler will fit in well with the team. Hurney scouted Tyler in the preseason and considered that the young defensive tackle had good size and athletic ability.
It’s a homecoming for the 6-foot-2, 306-pound Tyler, who grew up in Fayetteville, N.C., and played at North Carolina State. After being taken by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2007 draft, Tyler started all 16 games last season wearing Chiefs jersey. However he lost his starting job to Ron Edwards and has had only 22 tackles by so far. But to the Panthers, he will be a good choice to replace Maake Kemoeatu, who suffered a season-ending injury in training camp.
General Manager Marty Hurney said Monday that he was confident Tyler will fit in well with the team. Hurney scouted Tyler in the preseason and considered that the young defensive tackle had good size and athletic ability.
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