Revived Panthers Look to the Future

Carolina Panthers fans can let out a collective sigh of relief this week, as Jake Delhomme is back - and we don’t just mean out of the hospital. Delhomme had his first zero-turnover game of the season on Sunday as the Panthers dominated the Arizona Cardinals 34-21, and even though the Carolina QB made an early exit from the game, his three-quarter turnover-free play is somewhere to start. Delhomme was given the game ball by backup quarterback Matt Moore after Sunday’s Cards-Panthers showdown, and it looks like the Panthers very well might turn around the second half of the regular season.

Sunday’s win over the Cardinals was a big one for the Panthers, who have been haunted by last year’s playoff game against Arizona ever since last season, and Carolina’s Week 8 play was a huge indicator that the Panthers can hang with the toughest of teams even despite a faltering record. John Fox spoke of his team’ s focus after the game on Sunday, saying, “The biggest thing is just getting those turnovers flipped around. Maybe sometimes a little bit too much is put on in ‘08. We’re in ‘09 now. Last year is last year. For this season at this point, I think that should do something to boost our confidence.” With the Panthers gearing up to face the undefeated New Orleans Saints this weekend, Carolina will have to stay focused on every aspect of the game to give Drew Brees and Co. a run for their money this Sunday as the two teams meet at the Superdome.

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