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I was concerned however why you would begrudge me bringing up parallels between my posts since that is what you did by referencing my T.O. write-up?

Other than that, I like the passion, and I hope you’ll keep reading.

I will avoid getting into the fact that Jake Delhomme took us to the Super Bowl while Tony Romo got to watch every Super Bowl from home, like everybody else. And that if the Panthers D could have figured out how to stop the Patriots amazing passing game, we would have won, because Delhomme played lights out in that game, including setting the record for the longest offensive play from scrimmage in a Super Bowl. I will try to accept your logic that a less experienced QB who always falters in the playoffs and has never gotten his very talented team to the Super Bowl has a better chance in ’09 than a veteran QB with great playoff performances (with exceptions like the Cardinals game) and an excellent SB appearance. And finally, let’s forget the fact that Panthers didn’t just go to the playoffs, they clinched the NFC South, one of the hardest divisions, with Delhomme while Romo got to spend time in Los Cabos during the playoffs again. AND lets make sure to ignore that you lost T.O. while we still have Steve Smith. Sure, the Cowboys have a better chance because I guess they have historically been to more Super Bowls!

Instead, I’ll just say that I’m glad that you guys aren’t actually running the organization. I hope you guys understand that both the Panthers and Jake Delhomme signed this contract knowing that it wasn’t actually a 5 year deal. The stretched it out that long to lower his cap number, but there is no way he sees the end of this contract and he knows it. They had to give him 20 mil of guarantees to make signing it worth it to Delhomme. It was just a creative way of lowering their cap number.

As a Carolina fan I definitely didn’t like the Delhomme meltdown, but Top tier quaterbacks don’t grow on trees. It’s just simply not that easy to go out and grab a starting quarterback. If it were that easy, there wouldn’t be so many teams with QB issues right now. That’s why I’m not ACTUALLY advocating getting rid of Tony Romo.

I think this 5-year is really more about salary restructuring and letting Delhomme become motivated and play well next season, while the Panthers figure out their next QB move rather than arrive late in an already crowded fray of teams who are looking at Mark Sanchez.

2. How is my opinion of cutting T.O. an aging player inconsistent with this current opinion that the Panther’s should part ways with Delhomme sooner than later and not give a 34 year old a 5 year extension.

3. Yes, I realize that the Cowboys had a poor year last year. Does this mean that my opinions on other teams are no longer valid because the Cowboys underachieved.

4. Tony Romo is 5 years younger than Jake Delhomme with more Pro Bowl appearances and just as many Super Bowl rings, I’ll take my chances of winning a Super Bowl in the next 5 years over yours.

Have a great day!