124 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Panthers call on Testaverde to start again at quarterback vs. Colts Associated Press ESPN.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The old man will get another chance for the Carolina Panthers. Coach John Fox on Friday named 43-year-old Vinny Testaverde the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against Indianapolis. Testaverde got the nod ahead of David Carr, who is recovering from a back injury. "It's not an indictment on David Carr by any stretch. I don't feel he's 100 percent," Fox said. "He's healthy enough to play, but I don't think he's 100 percent." Carr practiced Friday and is listed as probable. The surprising move pits Testaverde, in his 21st season, against reigning Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning as the Panthers try to become the first team to beat the Super Bowl champions this season. Testaverde said on Monday he thought Carr would start. Carr said the same on Wednesday, when Fox said he would play, but not necessarily start, if he was healthy. But Fox said he didn't think Carr had progressed enough during the week, after sustaining a compression fracture in his lower back against New Orleans on Oct. 7. "It's not a season-long decision. It will be game to game," Fox said. Testaverde was out of the league after being cut by New England before the start of the regular season. The Panthers called him when they learned Jake Delhomme would be lost for the season to an elbow injury and after Carr hurt his back. Testaverde flew into town last Wednesday and learned enough of the offense to start four days later against Arizona. He then turned in a nearly flawless performance, throwing for 206 yards, including the go-ahead 65-yard touchdown pass to Steve Smith in the fourth quarter of a 25-10 win. Testaverde, who turns 44 next month, became the oldest starting quarterback to win a game. He also extended his own record by throwing at least one touchdown pass in 21 consecutive seasons. Carr, a five-year starter in Houston, was signed by Carolina in the offseason after being released by the Texans. Running back DeShaun Foster (toe) practiced for a second straight day Friday and is listed as probable. Linebackers Dan Morgan (Achilles' tendon) and Adam Seward (calf) will not play. Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Yay, Go Vinny!!!! I forgot to mention it in that thread but when he starts for the panthers they are my 2nd team!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 In response, the Colts are activating Mike Curtis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Wow do i wish i had steve smith on my team this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Wow do i wish i had steve smith on my team this year. What was the monopoly piece you needed? I have park place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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4HCrew Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 what is sad he will probably have more passing yards and tds than Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 what is sad he will probably have more passing yards and tds than Chad He has an Oline and a superbowl Coach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 what is sad he will probably have more passing yards and tds than Chad well duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Come on, be honest. Who called for Vin's head when Chad was on the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 He has an Oline and a superbowl Coach... The Panthers O-line is terrible. What is Fox' career record anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECURB Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 The Panthers O-line is terrible. What is Fox' career record anyway? They are better than the JETS Oline... and John Fox has proven much more than Mangini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 POTW nom!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Good call on Carolinas part. I'd love to see Vinny pull out another win. Go Vinny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTaborJet Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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