Jake Delhomme during our stretch run

[Davidson Deac II]

After the Detroit game, many were concerned about the play of our QB during the upcoming stretch of 6 games against quality opponents. Here are Jake's numbers over the last 6 games.

89 completions in 137 Attempts for a completion percentage of 65%. His QB rating over those 6 games is 98. He has a relatively poor td to int ratio (4tds to 3int's) but most of our td's have come on the ground. Overall, I would say he played very well during our toughest stretch of games. And most importantly, 4 wins and 2 losses.

If he plays this well during the playoffs, we have a good shot at winning it all.

[stankowalski]

Count me as one of those that were concerned. He played pretty well though, and I am optimistic about our chances in the playoffs once again, provided he can keep it up.

The thing with Delhomme is that we don't need him to throw for a bunch of touchdowns. I couldn't care less if he throws for a TD or not in any game because our running game will get us those TD's. He just needs to be able to hit some throws when we need them, keep the chains moving, and most importantly not turn the ball over.

[boxer]

Count me as one of those that were concerned. He played pretty well though, and I am optimistic about our chances in the playoffs once again, provided he can keep it up.

The thing with Delhomme is that we don't need him to throw for a bunch of touchdowns. I couldn't care less if he throws for a TD or not in any game because our running game will get us those TD's. He just needs to be able to hit some throws when we need them, keep the chains moving, and most importantly not turn the ball over.

Truer words have never been spoken.

[megadeth078]

He's playing very well during the last few weeks. Every time he drops back to pass or play-actions, I don't even worry as much as everyone else in the huddle does for whatever reason. I'm pretty confident that he will make the right decision. Don't start calling me delusional either. I'm not claiming he's the best quarterback ever made, but I don't see why we all shouldn't trust him right now, he's been doing everything right lately.

[natty]

I was definitely concerned as well. We all know Jake is capable of playing bad games and come back from them, but the offseason surgery caused me to worry more than I would have.

[Kyle82]

I've said it before and I'll say it again....Jake is the man!

Yeah, he's not Elway, Marino, or even a Pro-Bowler but he gets it done!!!!!

[Davidson Deac II]

Count me as one of those that were concerned. He played pretty well though, and I am optimistic about our chances in the playoffs once again, provided he can keep it up.

The thing with Delhomme is that we don't need him to throw for a bunch of touchdowns. I couldn't care less if he throws for a TD or not in any game because our running game will get us those TD's. He just needs to be able to hit some throws when we need them, keep the chains moving, and most importantly not turn the ball over.

I agree for the most part, but I do think that he has proven in the past that he can move us through the air if needed. He did it against Atlanta and San Diego this year. I feel confident that if some team stacks 8 in the box, Jake has the capability to make them pay for it.

[Skew]

His improvement through this seasons makes me wonder if he was still healing from the surgery at the beginning of the year. They say that it takes almost, if not more than a year to recover from Tommy-John surgey. If true, it would explain a lot. His play has gotten better for the second half of the year.

[stankowalski]

I agree for the most part, but I do think that he has proven in the past that he can move us through the air if needed. He did it against Atlanta and San Diego this year. I feel confident that if some team stacks 8 in the box, Jake has the capability to make them pay for it.

When the other team puts 8 in the box, that is the time I am referring to when I say he "just needs to be able to hit some throws when we need them".

For the most part when I have been critical of Delhomme, and you know I have been, was when he tried to force things to happen instead of throwing the ball away...and taking a sack or throwing an interception as a consequence. He's stayed away from that pretty well in the past 4 or 5 weeks and for most of the season. We just need him to play that way in the playoffs as well, and judging from his play, especially recently, I think he will.

[megadeth078]

His improvement through this seasons makes me wonder if he was still healing from the surgery at the beginning of the year. They say that it takes almost, if not more than a year to recover from Tommy-John surgey. If true, it would explain a lot. His play has gotten better for the second half of the year.

I think it was just a slump after the bye week and just some badly-played games. He sure didn't look bad in the Chargers and Atlanta home game.

[srhall32]

He's playing very well during the last few weeks. Every time he drops back to pass or play-actions, I don't even worry as much as everyone else in the huddle does for whatever reason. I'm pretty confident that he will make the right decision. Don't start calling me delusional either. I'm not claiming he's the best quarterback ever made, but I don't see why we all shouldn't trust him right now, he's been doing everything right lately.

I like his fire and wonder somethimes if he isn't the best coach on the team. That cajun blood is baaaaaaad!

[Davidson Deac II]

His improvement through this seasons makes me wonder if he was still healing from the surgery at the beginning of the year. They say that it takes almost, if not more than a year to recover from Tommy-John surgey. If true, it would explain a lot. His play has gotten better for the second half of the year.

I know some jokes were made about it, but I do wonder if he is having to get use to having his arm at full strength. He sure did overthrow a lot at one point in the season.