12 Questions For Panthers Quarterback Jake Delhomme

1. What exactly did you do during the offseason to prepare for the 2009 season -- i.e. workouts, mental preparation, etc.?

2. Did you do anything differently than you have during past offseasons?

3. What are your personal expectations and goals for the 2009 season?

4. What are your team goals and expectations for 2009?

5. How can you as a leader and quarterback help the Panthers meet those goals/expectations?

6. Have you done any extra work with third-year receiver Dwayne Jarrett, who the team likely needs to emerge with the release of D.J. Hackett and aging of Muhsin Muhammad? What do you think of Jarrett's chances to become a dependable NFL wideout this season?

7. The new contract you signed in the offseason, what does that do for your confidence heading into 2009?

8. You have battled injuries and then a tough playoff performance over the last three seasons. How important is 2009 to you?

9. Do you worry that 2009 could be your last season as a clear-cut NFL starter, if you do not play to your potential again? How has that worry -- or lack thereof -- impacted your preparation and confidence?

10. How have the injuries changed the way you play? Does the elbow bother you at all when you're playing?

11. Has your self-admitted poor play in the postseason loss to Arizona changed you at all? You received a ton of criticism.

12. How has that loss to Arizona motivated you in the offseason?