Panthers Cut Delhomme

[ant2125]

Jake was never the same player after Tommy John. So, this move by the front office was long overdue. For the record I despise the way Fox handled Jake last season. Jake should have been allowed to walk away with dignity, but Fox's stubborn streak robbed Jake of the opportunity to walk away from the game with his head held high. I will remember the great memories Jake provided us and not blame him for the last two years.:cheers2:

[panthers55]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this mean that any money due to him is coming straight outta JR's pocket and it won't count against us as a team?

So technically, all we did was open up spending space?

I know it's not our style, but I'm curious.

There is no cap so the money is still part of the overall salary the team will spend. Hurney said that while there wasn't a cap that they had a salary budget. Whether he stayed or was cut, the 12.7 millon will still likely be part of the salary budget for this year. So no it won't give us any more spending space since the salary limits are self imposed this year not based on a cap.

[PantherDude]

I'm sad. Do y'all remember when we cut Beuerleine without a veteran backup?

Yep. If Moore is the starter & get hurt, we're going to get bad. McCown is not all that great. Cantwell is still a question mark for now.

[Drithe]

WOOOOOOOO!!! So long you NO THROWING SUCKA!!!

End of Line.

[Proudiddy]

There is no cap so the money is still part of the overall salary the team will spend. Hurney said that while there wasn't a cap that they had a salary budget. Whether he stayed or was cut, the 12.7 millon will still likely be part of the salary budget for this year. So no it won't give us any more spending space since the salary limits are self imposed this year not based on a cap.

Won't be as bad as the 12.7 Mil sounds though... just read again on the Observer and it says that cutting him now will break that up into 3 different payments over 3 years.

[Panthers128]

I am incredibliy sad.

[Mr. Scot]

Won't say I saw this coming, but as much as I hate it for a good guy, it's the right move.

Hoping they re-sign McCown now.

[Acewalker]

Hallelujah!

[Proudiddy]

This was just the lead story on NFLN's Total Access update desk.

[pantherfan81]

Just barely showed it on NFL Network. Damn twitter's too quick! lol

[panthers55]

Won't be as bad as the 12.7 Mil sounds though... just read again on the Observer and it says that cutting him now will break that up into 3 different payments over 3 years.

That is not how it usually goes. Most times when you cut a guy, all of the guaranteed money accelerates and is due immediately. It would actually be better if it hit now. By extending it over 3 years, there would be cap implications through 2012. Owners don't really have to worry about spending too much up front on things like signing bonuses. If I remember correctly, they are allowed to borrow up to 140 million to use for cash flow issues like paying a ton of money up front or accerelerating payments for guys who are cut.

[outlaw4]

I'm not sure how to feel right now:

On one hand, he was getting old, he was never the same after the Tommy John, he just didn't have the same swagger as before, he was more of a liability than an asset on the field, there's a younger guy with more potential, he has big numbers coming into an uncapped year.

On the other hand, he provided so many great memories over the years, the Super Bowl, the good playoff games, thrilling game-winning drives, insane throws that somehow succeeded. He had heart, desire, and took all the crap throw at him by the fans and media in stride. All of this from a guy that most expected nothing from.

There is one thing I am sure about though. Would I go through it all once again? Absolutely! I just wish there could had been a happier ending.

(Now I just need to order myself a white 17 jersey)

[davos]

Waaaahhhh!!!! holy crap it actually happened!

[GRWatcher]

I'm sad. Do y'all remember when we cut Beuerleine without a veteran backup?

Yes I do, sadly. It took us years to find someone to replace him and bring back the excitement to Panthers football, and that was Jake. I'm hoping the best for Matt because we're gonna need it.

Don't expect alot of money spent in FA. This was a good business decision by JR to shed a large contract in the uncapped year. And he's not going to pick up any other large contract either. He's not forced to spend any money at all. I wonder how well Smitty and Moose and Gamble and Gross are gonna sleep tonight?

BTW, Jake's almost 13 million is quaranteed to 2014 so it can be paid out over the next 5 years. If anyone bothered to read the full articles, they would've seen that.

I'm truly shocked at all the hate being typed tonight and not just towards Jake but towards fellow fans too. That is ultimately vey sad and has influenced what I thought of some posters ..... not that any of you cared, of course.

I will support this team no matter what. But I'm sad tonight.

Go Panthers!!