The Delhomme era is over - After seven long years in Carolina, the Panthers are now moving on without the man that helped get them to the Superbowl in 2003. An emotional Jake Delhomme was seen in a press conference where he announced that he was released by the team. The 2005 Pro Bowl QB was cut by Carolina after having the worst season of his 10 year NFL career, throwing for 8-touchdowns and 18-interceptions. So far, only the Cleveland Browns have shown interest in the Panthers all-time leading passer. With Delhomme out of the picture, Carolina is now seeking a QB to compliment their dominant run game of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, thus opening a window that could fill the needs of both the Panthers and former NFL superstar - Michael Vick.
According to the Gangsta Grillz radio show in Atlanta, Georgia, Vick expressed his desire to play for Carolina and potentially being the starting QB of the squad. A job Vick hasn't held since the 2006 season, due to his suspension in August of '07. In an interview, Vick went on to say he likes Carolina's uniforms and he would get to play his former team [the Falcons] twice a year. However, it appears the Eagles will pick up Vick's second year option, resulting in another back-up role with Donovan McNabb. That's if McNabb isn't traded. Although it's unlikely a trade dealing the 6-time Pro Bowler McNabb will go down, trade rumors have been hovering over him since the 2007 season. And now that Vick has payed his dues both behind bars and behind McNabb, I think it's time to give the former first overall selection some playing time as a starter.
Fun Fact: Something you may not know about Michael Vick, is that prior to his 1st overall selection in the 2001 NFL Draft, Vick was drafted in the 2000 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies, despite not playing baseball in college at Virgina Tech.
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