I'm wondering if the Panthers entertain the idea of bringing Vinny Testaverde back for another season. Outside of Josh McCown, there aren't many attractive quarterbacks due to come available next spring in free agency (although that has a tendency to change after the season).

   Although Vinny said earlier in the year that this season would likely be his last (he's said that the last three years, by the way), he's starting to reconsider. I asked him on Wednesday if he'd entertain the idea of returning next season. His answer?

   "I’d have to look at that," Testaverde said. "It depends when and for how long. I’m always open to entertaining those kind of thoughts."

   Hey, the Panthers could do worse.

   Testaverde said he realizes it would be in a backup role with Jake Delhomme returning next year from elbow surgery and he has no problem with that.

   "I’ve done it before. I’d be 45, though. I’m just happy to get through one week now," he said with a laugh.

   If Testaverde does return it would give the Panthers a reliable backup and allow Brett Basanez and Matt Moore a chance to battle it out for the No. 3 quarterback spot. Also, it's probably safe to say that Testaverde would come back and play on the cheap -- certainly not at $3 million like David Carr.