Reeder's Take

Some quick notes from Monday’s press conference with John Fox:

–The Panthers reported three injuries from Sunday’s game – FB Brad Hoover (sprained ankle), FB Tony Fiammetta (head) and QB Jake Delhomme (chest). Coach John Fox said their status will be updated on Wednesday when the team returns to practice. Fox didn’t describe the nature of Delhomme’s chest injury, but said the veteran quarterback was feeling “good.”

   “I talked to him this morning and he was in watching tape. I think he has some soreness, but he feels good,” Fox said.

   –When asked if the Panthers might consider signing a fullback this week with the injuries to Hoover and Fiammetta, Fox said that is something that will be determined later in the week once they get a better handle on the injuries to Hoover and Fiammetta.

   –When asked if he thinks the Cardinals game can get the Panthers jump-started this season, Fox said. “At this point, I think that should do something to boost our confidence.”

   –The Panthers came into Sunday’s game minus-14 in the takeaway-giveaway category, but were a plus-6 against Arizona. “I’m not much into statistic, but that was a big (statistic) to get turned around. I think that’s helpful especially as we prepare to play a very good New Orleans team at their place.”

   –Sherrod Martin had two interceptions on Sunday, which is twice as many as Charles Godfrey had in 22 previous starts. When asked if Godfrey will get his starting job back when he returns from an ankle injury, Fox replied as first replied that will be evaluated on a ”day-to-day” basis. When asked what exactly that means, Fox said, “Basically, I’m not going to answer that (question).” It looks like Godfrey could be out a while, so the Panthers will likely cross that bridge when they come to it. But clearly Martin added something to the defense.

   we’ll have more later…

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