Smith on Panthers' offense: "We just sucked"
Panthers receiver Steve Smith summed up today's performance best: "Offensively, we just sucked. Let's be honest."
Quarterback Jake Delhomme, who threw five interceptions in the Panthers' playoff loss last year, threw four more interceptions in today's season opener before being benched for Josh McCown. Delhomme also lost a fumble.
McCown, who was acquired in a trade from Tampa, left the game with injuries, but third-string quarterback Matt Moore threw an interception as well. In addition to Delhomme's five turnovers and Moore's interception, running back Mike Goodson lost a fumble as well.
Today's seven turnovers tied a franchise record for most turnovers in a game.
Many expected Delhomme's future in Carolina to be over after last year's fiasco in the playoffs. Instead, they gave him a five-year extension with $20 million of guaranteed money.
Asked if he thought he should start next week against Atlanta, Delhomme replied, "I hope so. I'm not looking for the easy way out."
My guess is the Atlanta Falcons secondary is hoping so too.
Quarterback Jake Delhomme, who threw five interceptions in the Panthers' playoff loss last year, threw four more interceptions in today's season opener before being benched for Josh McCown. Delhomme also lost a fumble.
McCown, who was acquired in a trade from Tampa, left the game with injuries, but third-string quarterback Matt Moore threw an interception as well. In addition to Delhomme's five turnovers and Moore's interception, running back Mike Goodson lost a fumble as well.
Today's seven turnovers tied a franchise record for most turnovers in a game.
Many expected Delhomme's future in Carolina to be over after last year's fiasco in the playoffs. Instead, they gave him a five-year extension with $20 million of guaranteed money.
Asked if he thought he should start next week against Atlanta, Delhomme replied, "I hope so. I'm not looking for the easy way out."
My guess is the Atlanta Falcons secondary is hoping so too.
