Delhomme will have 'pitch count': Panthers QB Jake Delhomme had Tommy John surgery on his throwing arm in October and missed most of the 2007 season. But Delhomme practiced with the first-team offense during OTAs and said the arm feels as strong as ever. It likely won't be until Delhomme plays in an actual game – with defenders slapping and tugging at his arm – that he knows how sound it actually is. And for now, the Charlotte Observer reports, Delhomme will be limited in training camp. "Will I have a pitch count in camp? I'm sure I will, because it will be the smart thing to do," Delhomme said. (Updated 06/13/2008).
Injury Report
Right elbow - Probable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 6/5/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It appears Delhomme is on schedule to start the season, but he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option in 2008. If he's healthy and ready to go, he is a decent sleeper in most Fantasy leagues because he plays behind a solid offensive line and has good receivers in Steve Smith, Muhsin Muhammad and D.J. Hackett. (Updated 06/13/2008).
QB Jake Delhomme returns from elbow surgery this year and will look to jump start an offense that finished 29th in the league in 2008. Delhomme was off to a solid start last year with eight touchdown passes and one interception and a QB rating of 111.8 in less than three full games. Delhomme's arm has looked very strong in minicamp. He also has more weapons at his disposal with Muhsin Muhammad and D.J Hackett on board and last year's rookie bust Dwayne Jarrett looking better in practices. He also has three young tight ends with good hands in Jeff King, Dante Rosario and rookie Gary Barnidge. Along with the addition of running back Jonathan Stewart, the Panthers believe they have alleviated the pressure on wide receiver Steve Smith. 07/17/2008
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Delhomme will have 'pitch count': Panthers QB Jake Delhomme had Tommy John surgery on his throwing arm in October and missed most of the 2007 season. But Delhomme practiced with the first-team offense during OTAs and said the arm feels as strong as ever. It likely won't be until Delhomme plays in an actual game – with defenders slapping and tugging at his arm – that he knows how sound it actually is. And for now, the Charlotte Observer reports, Delhomme will be limited in training camp. "Will I have a pitch count in camp? I'm sure I will, because it will be the smart thing to do," Delhomme said. (Updated 06/13/2008).
Injury Report
Right elbow - Probable for the start of 2008 training camp (Updated - 6/5/08)
Fantasy Analysis
It appears Delhomme is on schedule to start the season, but he should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option in 2008. If he's healthy and ready to go, he is a decent sleeper in most Fantasy leagues because he plays behind a solid offensive line and has good receivers in Steve Smith, Muhsin Muhammad and D.J. Hackett. (Updated 06/13/2008).
For the Buccaneers and Panthers, all focus is on their running back battles come camp time. Tampa Bay has a trio to choose from while Carolina hopes rookie Jonathan Stewart can be another weapon in the backfield, Clark Judge says.
Fantasy owners are unsure what to do about Brett Favre at this point. Our Jamey Eisenberg says you still have to draft him and takes a look at how Favre might do if he leaves the Packers in 2008.
