Jake Delhomme Continues Comeback
May 28, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under Carolina Panthers
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme was back under center during his team’s voluntary minicamp today. It seems like a miraculous recovery considering Jake went through “Tommy John surgery” (doctors replaced the failed ligament in his right elbow with a tendon from his left thigh) just eight months ago. I thought his career was over. But it looks like he’s stronger than ever and Jake is optimistic about his full recovery:
“It felt great. I think mentally I was a little rusty, but that was to be expected. It was good to be out there in the huddle and actually competing again.”
Jake threw about 40 passes in his latest rehab milestone today and could be ready for a full workload when training camp starts July 26. Hopefully he won’t already be spent from the grueling comeback. His motivation will include a new-look offense that includes a bigger line, a new backfield and more depth at receiver.
Source: Panthers.com, Photo: Newscom
I hope this is as magical as it appears to be. Without Jake Delhomme, the Panthers are bound for dead last place in the NFL. Go Jake! Go Panthers!