Jake Delhomme to visit Saints
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Jake Delhomme and the Saints are a perfect fit at this stage of his career. He would be an excellent backup to Brees.
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Well if this happens
I will have to break out the hockey helmet for any games where Delhomme plays. I foresee a lot of time spent banging my head against the wall after hearing “Unbelievable, Delhomme has thrown another pick”
For your information Viking's and Colt's fans, no matter how much you say it, you were not the better team in 2009.
by Grumps on Mar 11, 2010 3:20 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Why not.
I don’t know why JD started throwing picks in Carolina, but I’m nostalgic for his return.
by xen-cuts on Mar 11, 2010 3:25 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Not only that. But was John Thomas involved?
Snap, place, kick! And it's good! It's good! It's goo-hoo-hood! Pigs have flown! Hell Has frozen over! The Saints are going to the Superbowl!
by Joseph William Stern on Mar 11, 2010 3:55 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks....
But no thanks. I would like to see the front office move forward with a younger backup. For example, drafting McCoy, Lefevour, etc. or just stick with Chase. He is better than Delhomme in my opinion.
We need to focus on strengthening our group of linebackers.
I've been huge on this guy since the Senior Bowl we could get him in round 3
by Saintsfan4life on Mar 11, 2010 6:59 PM CST up reply actions
if we use a 3rd rounder on a QB, I'll be pissed.
we need to add players that can play now while Brees is at his best.
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
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by Dave Cariello on Mar 11, 2010 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
don't waste a pick on QB
Brees is in his prime, and will still be a pro-bowler by the time a mid-round draft pick’s second contract is up. We need a vet backup who can spot start and a undrafted project (like Daniel, but I think we can do better). Delhomme has looked lost for the last season, but there’s no way Daniel is better. Delhomme has been led teams to the superbowl and lest we forget had his team in the playoffs 2 seasons ago season before imploding. Signing Jake seems like the perfect fit for us.
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
Agreed, Bevo
With few exceptions, we don’t have needs on offense. Draft picks should be used to beef up the vastly improved defense. Think about what GW can do with some nice young studs in key spots. Chase Daniels is a great young prospect to have for development (although I enjoyed watching him get eaten by OU in the Big 12 championships). Jake was having problems recently but that sounds an awful lot like another free agent acquisition. Remember how Darren Sharper was playing before he came to New Orleans?
"Don't ever sell your saddle, cause life's a long, long ride."
I disagree
With Jakes problems being related to anyone other than Jake. When you have Steve Smith on one side and Mohammed (I bet I butchered that) on the other side, plus you have De’Angelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart in your back field, there is no reason to commit THAT many errors to that many teams. Maybe Jake suffered from “the shakes” (refrence to Tin Cup). If so, hire Cheech Marin to be his QB Caddy.
Underestimate No One, Take Nothing For Granted
by SaintsFanInIraq on Mar 12, 2010 6:52 AM CST up reply actions
Considering his coaching style, I wouldn't put it past SP to try it! LOL!
"Don't ever sell your saddle, cause life's a long, long ride."
I would
Rather have Cheech Marin as my back up QB instead of Delhomme. OK, so I know that is actually a bit of a stretch, even for me to say, I will take it back. Well, mostly.
Underestimate No One, Take Nothing For Granted
by SaintsFanInIraq on Mar 12, 2010 7:01 AM CST up reply actions
Only plus side i could see
Is that since Carolina is on the hook for a lot of that guaranteed money, he may take a low ball offer since he will be getting paid anyway (at least from what i understand).
For your information Viking's and Colt's fans, no matter how much you say it, you were not the better team in 2009.
not a done deal yet
rotoworld.com:
Jake Delhomme-QB- Panthers Mar. 11 – 4:43 pm et
In addition to the Browns and Saints, free agent Jake Delhomme is also expected to visit the Packers and Broncos.
The Packers could use a veteran to battle Matt Flynn for the No. 2, and Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy coached Delhomme in Carolina as QBs coach and passing game coordinator.
Jesus1000 loves the little children
Of the world
You have to think
That if he gets to choose, an offensive genius like SP is much more attractive to be around. Plus the thought of potentially having the chance to stick it to his old team may make him take a NFC South discount. Wait a minute. I am making an argument for him coming here. If you are reading this Jake, disregard all of my comments.
For your information Viking's and Colt's fans, no matter how much you say it, you were not the better team in 2009.
Agreed
Plus, he’s a southern boy. Would he really want to play in the frigid cold of Green Bay? Maybe, but he hasn’t played for a cold weather team yet, at least not at the pro level. The Broncos have little Napoleon coaching them. I wouldn’t want to play for that guy. And the Browns….well, surely I don’t need to list the problems there.
At the end of the day, though, I’m sure he’d rather go play for a team that will give him a chance to win the starting job. That ain’t gonna happen in NOLA.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Mar 11, 2010 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
If the Packers don’t want Matt Flynn, send him to us. A smart, disciplined overachiever. Plus, he’s an LSU grad. Never can have enough of those.
"Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted.." --J.O.L.
he could get a spot start like Brunell did in Game 16 last year
Which would ignite more “give Chase a chance” controversies.
And Tommy doesn't know what day it is
Yeah, he doesn't know who Jesus1000 was or what praying is
Chase will get the #2 spot when Sean thinks he's good enough.
SP has made all the right personnel decisions. When Chase is ready, he’ll be #2. Not a minute before. Delhomme is a lot better backup than Brunnell. I’ve liked Brunnell since his rookie season. But he’s past being useful, except as a holder, and that’s not a good enough reason to keep him.
"Don't ever sell your saddle, cause life's a long, long ride."
Talk about erratic
He knows one pass: Deep to Steve Smith. Jesus1000 could probably complete that pass with similar consistency.
Not sure he is any better than Brunell a this stage of his career.
In Breesus' name we play
by Breesus Christ Superstar on Mar 11, 2010 4:19 PM CST reply actions
I'm thrilled, actually . . .
He had one AWFUL year, but he’s had a lot more AWESOME years. Chilling behind Drew would give him a chance to break out of his mental thing and getting another chance one day he could light it up. I have a lot more confidence in that than Brunell doing likewise.
"Why would I even consider taking the ball out of Drew Brees’ hands?’’
I'm not against it anymore
BUT i think Daniel should get a fair opportunity to take the #2 roster spot
Why?
What has Daniel done to make people think he has any shot of being anything besides Tyler Palko, part deaux?
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
Because
he broke all kinds of NCAA records.. AND Drew Brees said that Daniel reminds him of himself.. which cant be a bad thing.
what NCAA records did he break?
and “most ill-timed interceptions in clutch moments” doesn’t count.
Besides, since when did “breaking NCAA records” count for anything in the NFL. Colt Brennan…paging Colt Brennan…
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
Chase broke a lot of Mizzou records. Can’t find any NCAA football records that he might have broken.
And Tommy doesn't know what day it is
Yeah, he doesn't know who Jesus1000 was or what praying is
breaking passing records at Mizzou isn't exactly like breaking the rushing record at USC
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
I'm not opposed to it at all
But I really don’t see it happening. They are talking about him alot here in Denver, and honestly, if he signed with the Broncos it is very likely he would win the #1 spot over Kyle Orton.
I’ve always thought well of Jake, he’s a winner, he wants to win. Regardless of how alluring sitting behind Drew Brees and playing for Sean Payton may be. He’ll go where he can start. I think it’s going to be Denver.
It’s pretty official.
And Tommy doesn't know what day it is
Yeah, he doesn't know who Jesus1000 was or what praying is
rotoworld.com:
Jake Delhomme-QB- Panthers Mar. 11 – 10:33 pm et
Free agent Jake Delhomme is not expected to seriously consider signing with the Browns unless he’s promised a legit shot at the starting job.
That makes sense. Why should he accept the backup job in Cleveland when he can play the same role closer to home (New Orleans) or in his former quarterback coach’s offense (Denver)?
And Tommy doesn't know what day it is
Yeah, he doesn't know who Jesus1000 was or what praying is
A bad QB...
5 years younger than a VERY bad QB? I’ll take it. Just not sure what kind of motivation you can find ending up your career the same way you started it; back-up QB for the Saints….
The Saints are high on young project Chase Daniel
Really? Child, please….
Nah, that's just some dust in my eye....
Why not if you can get him cheap.
The season is over if DB doesn’t play most of the games anyway. If the price is right do it!
by saints fan in cowboyland! on Mar 11, 2010 9:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions
NOOOOOOOO
Sorry, but even though I have been a Delhomme fan since he backed up Brooks, even I have to say no. The people wanting Jake Delhomme on the Saints are the fans that remembered him as a better option to Brooks. That is definitely not the case now, and I am not nostalgic to see him back in the Black and Gold. Brunell is horrible, and we know it, Delhomme is terrible and we know it, but HE is from Breaux Bridge, HE is a Louisiana Boy. That is great, and I am all for supporting my home state boys unless they play against the Saints that week, but Delhomme is done. At this point in his career, he is the equivalent of Brunell, and neither one of these oxygen thieves deserve a roster spot with the Saints.
Underestimate No One, Take Nothing For Granted
by SaintsFanInIraq on Mar 11, 2010 11:08 PM CST reply actions
I'm not clamoring for him out of any kind of nostalgia
actually, I always thought he was an annoying whiner in Carolina. I just think he would be a good fit as a vet QB to hold the clipboard.
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
Hope he signs so I can wear my Delhomme jersey again.
sure, he’ll have a different number, but who cares?
unless he pays Meachem big time for the number...
"I have all of the love in the world for Darren Sharper. I just don't have all the money in the world for Darren Sharper." Mickey Loomis
he wore 12 with the saints so he'd have to fight colston
Yes, i was the guy who owned a Delhomme Saints jersey
He wore #9 in his MNF debut against the Cowboys.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
Why'd he change to 12 after those 2 games?
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DelhJa00.htm
Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over! The Saints HAVE WON the Superbowl!!
good to know
learn something new every day.
the jersey i have is #12. i found it on amazon years ago. it’s a 2XL, goes to my knees, but oh so worth it
If there’s one good thing about Jake Delhomme as a backup, it’s the fact that he doesn’t have a whole lot of mileage on his arm for a guy in his mid-30s. Not including NFL Europe, he’s only started 89 games in his entire professional career. By contrast, Drew Brees has started 127 games and he’s four years younger. As you might have guessed, the number of attempts between the two isn’t even close. The number of sacks are, though. Which is definitely a cause for concern.
"I was not on the boat in question." -Darren Sharper
rotoworld.com:
Jake Delhomme-QB- Panthers Mar. 13 – 10:43 am et
Mike Holmgren said that free agent Jake Delhomme is still on the Browns’ radar.
“Delhomme is an ongoing discussion … he still is on the radar,” Holmgren said. Holmgren said he did not and would not promise Delhomme a starting job but did say that he could compete for it. Delhomme is still undecided on whether he wants to actually have a chance to play in Cleveland or go home to New Orleans and back up Drew Brees.
I'm a faker, a paper clown
Delhomme signed yesterday with Cleveland.
Guess we don’t have to worry about him stealing O2 while holding a clipboard. Who’s Next?
"Don't ever sell your saddle, cause life's a long, long ride."
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