Schefter: Panthers *sign* AJ Feeley

[beastson]

He had to leave NFLN for the money. He fit better with them than ESPN

[rayzor]

You forget that he came from NFL Network and singlehandedly gave that network a ton of credibility.

and then he left and then lost his.

[Mr_Danzel]

I wouldn't have agreed, but you convinced me nice post. Give him a chance. Our coach and management have got to become more proactive. Things change to fast in the NFL and these guys seem like they are barely keeping up.

[Carolinafan320]

i hope its not true..we should just start matt moore

[Mr_Danzel]

I believe firmly in real opportunities. Not, "you didn't look the best in training camp or in pre-season", but a REAL opportunity. Like now. Jake sucks. I've defended him vehemently and I'm done. Give Matt a chance to play. Steve Smith didn't come in as a starter. He was only supposed to play Special Teams. DeAngelo Williams was drafted in the 1st and sat behind Fumbles Foster for how long? Hell, Tom Brady only got a shot because Bledsoe got hurt IIRC.

Bottom line. Moore may or may not be the answer. But Jake's mojo & leadership (you know, that thing that always made up for his lack of natural talent), is gone. Guys used to rally behind him, but I don't see it anymore. Of course your standard operating procedure of not calling him out in a news conference, but if Smitty were to call Moose last night in private, I think they'd both admit that something is wrong with Jake. Other guys on the team want to win too. They love Jake, but they have goals they have set for themselves as well.

Let Moore play with live bullets flying for a few weeks. What's the worst that could happen? 15 turnovers in 3 games? That's getting to be about Jake's average.

I wouldn't have agreed, but you convinced me nice post. Give him a chance. Our coach and management have got to become more proactive. Things change too fast in the NFL and these guys seem like they are barely keeping up.

[rayzor]

not that i'm excited about this but still a sign that schefter and espn jump the gun hoping to land a scoop.

QB Feeley expected to sign with #Panthers tomorrow; he arrives in town tonight

Quarterback A.J. Feeley is scheduled to arrive in Charlotte tonight and to sign with the Carolina Panthers tomorrow, pending his physical examination.

The Panthers pursued him after deciding to put Josh McCown on injured reserve after suffering knee and foot injuries in the Panthers' 38-10 loss to Philadelphia.

According to a source, the team determined McCown could be out for up to six weeks and simply couldn't wait that long for his return.

-- Charles Chandler

http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/2009/09/qb-feeley-expected-to-sign-with-panthers-tomorrow-he-arrives-in-town-tonight.html

[KatsAzz]

Here is the ESPN Report on the A.J. Feeley Signing

Updated: September 14, 2009, 5:51 PM ET

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jake Delhomme is still Carolina's starter -- even after 11 turnovers in two games.

Coach John Fox defended his beleaguered quarterback Monday, saying his status "hasn't changed" a day after he threw four interceptions and lost a fumble in the Panthers' 38-10 loss to Philadelphia.

The team did add some experience behind him, however, reaching agreement with free-agent quarterback A.J. Feeley, league sources told ESPN.

Pressured all game, but also making poor throws and decisions, Delhomme nearly matched his six-turnover performance in Carolina's blowout playoff loss to Arizona in January. His turnovers Sunday led to 24 Eagles points, and Fox pulled him after he threw consecutive interceptions in the third quarter.

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The Carolina Panthers aren't scrambling at quarterback despite Jake Delhomme's nine interceptions and two lost fumbles in the team's last 22 possessions.

In Carolina's last 22 possessions against the Cardinals and Eagles, Delhomme has thrown nine interceptions and lost two fumbles.

Yet, Delhomme will start next week at Atlanta.

"It's like Tiger Woods doesn't win every tournament. [Roger] Federer doesn't win every tournament," Fox said. "There's a lot of people out there that practice and get paid, too."

Delhomme said he "took his medicine" in a film session Monday that had to resemble a horror flick.

"Did I beat myself up last night? Absolutely. But it happens. That's just how this business is," Delhomme said. "That's why these seats are so precious. There are only 32 of us in the world."

Delhomme, who was booed unmercifully by the home fans Sunday, still has a seat at that table. And Carolina has few options behind him.

Three months after his playoff debacle, the Panthers gave the 34-year-old Delhomme a new five-year, $42.5 million contract. It immediately freed up needed salary-cap space this year, but it also included $20 million in guaranteed money. The Panthers then didn't sign another QB and Delhomme had no serious competition in training camp.

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Josh McCown beat out Matt Moore for the No. 2 job, but McCown sprained his left knee and foot after replacing Delhomme Sunday and was placed on the IR by the Panthers, sources told ESPN. McCown was wearing a protective boot Monday and was leaning on a crutch.

"Didn't really put a timeline on it," McCown said. "They're both pretty sore but definitely the foot is probably the most sore."

That leaves room for Feeley to step in as Delhomme's backup. Feeley's last game action came in 2007, when he played in three games and threw for 681 yards with five touchdowns and eight interceptions. For his career, he's thrown for 4,070 yards, 27 scores and 29 interceptions in 23 games.

Meanwhile, several players in the locker room Monday rushed to Delhomme's defense.

"Jake, we didn't give him a chance," left tackle Jordan Gross said.

Added center Ryan Kalil: "In all reality, it's kind of tough for him to make plays when he's got guys in his face."

The offensive line, with all five starters returning from last season, was considered Carolina's strength coming into the season. But it crumbled against the Eagles' relentless blitzing, which included several looks the Panthers weren't expecting.

Fox even hinted Carolina's more freewheeling style hurt Delhomme. His sack and fumble that was returned for a touchdown and one of his interceptions came on screen pass calls.

"A couple of those third-and-longs I wish we had run our patented draw instead of screens," Fox said, referring to criticism that they've been too conservative in the past.

Still, Delhomme clearly faces one of the most difficult weeks of his career. After going from an unknown backup in New Orleans to leading Carolina to a Super Bowl appearance in his first season in town in 2003, Delhomme has had a love-hate relationship with fans.

He's played in two NFC championship games, was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2005 and has led 12 game-winning drives in the final 2 minutes or overtime.

But Delhomme has had his share of clunkers, too -- only nothing compares to the past two games.

"I think you go through stretches where maybe you're not seeing the field as well as you'd like," Delhomme said. "I think that happens during the course of a season. ... But these two, they were separated by a bunch of time. For whatever reason, those are the cards that have been dealt."

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[raleigh-panther]

Which nearly 100% of Cowboy fans will tell you was a phenomenal mistake. But who are we to question the coaching genius that is Wade Phillips?

Yeah what a loser....not able to do a lot offensively with a bunch of guys who didn't make the team during games that don't matter....are you kidding me? As for his tenure, this is just the start of his third year in the NFL and with the Panthers (not four).

Time with the Cowboys and time with the Panthers.

I'm not going to fight with you.

You have your opinions. I respect them.

I have mine.

With mine, there is a reason this kid was not drafted.

There is a reason he didn't start in Dallas or and has not started here.

Do I think he's a franchise QB or might be, no, I don't.

[Carolinafan320]

matt moore is better than feeley

[GRWatcher]

Which nearly 100% of Cowboy fans will tell you was a phenomenal mistake. But who are we to question the coaching genius that is Wade Phillips?

Or the coaching genius of Cowboy fans??????

:eek:

[LKuechly]

Hey maybe Feeley can clue them in that the Eagles blitz a lot... oh wait...

[Proudiddy]

I hope Feely fails his physical and we look to make a trade. If these motherf*ckers are all in this year b/c their asses are on the line, then get on your f*cking job and make another trade. You were dumb enough to trade a first rounder for a situational pass rusher who probably saw 3 plays in the game yesterday against a team that passes about 70% of the time... So why not trade a 6th rounder for T.Jackson? A 4th rounder for D. Anderson?

You stuck us in this shitty position, now make a move to get us out. Feely is a downgrade from McCown. If you saw him in Miami, the guy should be out of the league, forever.

[Carl Spackler]

It's not like draft picks matter to a regime who will be cleaning out their offices in January.

[FLpanfan]

Trade Jake for a seventh round pick and a bag of fritos.