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December 16, 2007
Youth movement begins
The youth movement won’t be limited to Matt Moore at quarterback. Rookie defensive end Charles Johnson and rookie receiver Dwayne Jarrett will be active today. Jarrett’s active partly because Keary Colbert’s hurt and partly because the Panthers want to give him some playing time. But Johnson is active and Stanley McClover is not because the Panthers want to get a look at their third-round pick. Johnson will be the third defensive end and should rotate in behind Julius Peppers and Mike Rucker. – PAT YASINSKAS
Posted by Observer Sports on December 16, 2007 at 11:50 AM | Permalink
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Looks like Matt Moore has managed the game fairly well. Nothing exciting but does not appear to be rattled. Much better performance than we EVER saw from David Carr this year. He looks comfortable in the pocket and does not stare down his primary receiver.
Posted by: Buster | Dec 16, 2007 2:17:08 PM
its amazing, 6 points thru 58 min, and moore's play has been more exciting than carr/testaverdie (minus 'zona gaame) has ever been
Posted by: Chris Norman | Dec 16, 2007 3:38:52 PM
2 & 26, Seahawks - pass
2 & 24, Panthers - draw play
John Fox is a Moron. Matt Moore played good, but I hope he didn't just save Fox's job!
Posted by: Matt West | Dec 16, 2007 3:42:48 PM
How does crow taste, Procton?
Posted by: hillbilly | Dec 16, 2007 3:48:31 PM
I really wasn't all that impressed with Matt Moore (it seemed to be as much a product of excellent protection from the line as anything else), but Charles Johnson showed some flashes in the pass rush, particularly on the last drive. As for the draw on 2nd and 24, it kept Moore from having a chance to throw the pick as he's been prone to do thus far, and it helped us dominate the time of possession and field position battles, which led to the win in the game.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Dec 16, 2007 3:48:41 PM
How you like me now?!?
Posted by: John Fox | Dec 16, 2007 3:49:51 PM
Oh, you STILL DESERVE TO BE FIRED, FOX...you're the worst coach who's ever taken a 1-15 team and put them in a Super Bowl and an NFC championship! EVER!!!1011010!!011!
Posted by: Michael Procton | Dec 16, 2007 3:52:25 PM
Mr.Procton,
You didn't see what stats don't show, those guys played harder for Moore. These were very tough conditions today, his first NFL start -ever - given what he faced I was very impressed. I think you are saying what you are saying rather than admit you, just like dumbass idiot bullheaded Fox, have been wrong all year.
Posted by: Willy | Dec 16, 2007 3:55:19 PM
Yeah, what a phenomenal job he did in not throwing a touchdown, converting in the red zone for a TD, or scoring a WHOPPING 13 points.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Dec 16, 2007 3:57:50 PM
a product of good protection? How about being decisive and making a decision and making near perfect throws on third downs. Moore is the primary reason for this win. Yes, the defense played excellent and was helped out by some drops, had the defense played exactly the same way and Vinny or Carr been behind center, this would have been another loss.
Posted by: m | Dec 16, 2007 3:58:40 PM
Procton has always come down hard on Moore, now that he gets the chance to play a full game, throws no ints and converts on multiple 3rd downs and manages to winn the game, dont excpect Procton to admit that Moore was impressive in the victory
Posted by: m | Dec 16, 2007 4:00:54 PM
I'll bet Procton played soccer in school. Anyone that knows football can see that Matt Moore has a great deal of potential. He MANAGED the game. That is all you can ask a rookie QB starting his first game. He controled the team and make several audibles.
Posted by: Dave Morrison | Dec 16, 2007 4:01:16 PM
You simply need to admit you were wrong. Moore was a leader out there today. Just out of curiosity, did you ever play football?
Posted by: Willy | Dec 16, 2007 4:01:38 PM
And I don't think anyone is impressed with your presumptions.
One play--a running play--is what you're using to back up your argument? Wow, I'm in awe of your ability to stand out in the rain and say you're drenched in sunshine.
Perhaps you're diction is limited to phrases that only sound like, "I'm right."
Moore is no Brady, but as he showed today, he is an NFL caliber quarterback.
Posted by: hillbilly | Dec 16, 2007 4:04:13 PM
Send the CARR to the junkyard...we want MOORE!
Posted by: chrissy | Dec 16, 2007 4:06:55 PM
Precisely...he MANAGED the game. He wasn't the reason we won. The defense showing up for one of the few times all season and quality protection from the line were the reasons we won the game.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Dec 16, 2007 4:13:01 PM
You have got to be kidding. He had the best outing of any Panther QB except one game Jake had, all year, and he LED. Again, did you play organized football?
Posted by: Willy | Dec 16, 2007 4:19:44 PM
Does it matter? Firstly, BOTH of Jake's first two games were better, as were Vinny's against ARI, SF, and GB. I watched a kid who never had to deal with any pressure in his face; did not throw a completed deep ball (the Rosario catch was all about YAC, and no other pass went for more than 16 yards); only moved the ball into the red zone once, and didn't score on that trip. That's not a quarterback who won the game for you...that's a quarterback who didn't lose it.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Dec 16, 2007 4:32:57 PM
I love you guys its so funny to read your comments. You always talk about when a play went wrong. What about when it was 3rd and 6 they ran and got the first down to get out of a hole next to thier own goal line. What about the 3rd down they ran on and got the touchdown to win the game. I come here alot and see that a lot of you just dont know football. Its nice to see you slowly learn it though. I'm not talking about all of you just some of you. For some reason you guys want Cower here. He is not as good a coach as Fox. Sorry to all you Pittsburg fans that live around here but he is not that good. Sure he won a superbowl after 10 years as coach but thats because the owner did not quit on him niether did the fans. I agree that Hurny is hit and miss with his picks, but i think that has more to do with scouting than Hurny. The picks have been good its just the guys have not been rookie stand outs they always need to develope. You guys as fans should be patient. This is going to be a great team. They are young and will be even younger next year. Give them time to develope.
Posted by: c-boss | Dec 16, 2007 4:33:00 PM
Michael, yes it does, because of the things you can't see unless you have been in those wars. You only look at stats, those guys played harder today because they believed in Moore at QB. Same guys who have been such a poor OL all year. You would have to have experienced it to be able to see it. You have been pro Vinny/Carr and Fox's decisions to use them all year, and you are clearly wrong about that, but just won't admit it. The reason I asked the question is because it is obvious by your comments that you don't understand what happens on the field, not a criticism, just an observation that shows based on what you say. Leadership doesn't show up on any stat page.
Posted by: Willy | Dec 16, 2007 4:41:34 PM
As usual the know it all Procton comes across as clueless. For a rookie making his first career start, Matt Moore was damn impressive. Not many rookies would have shown that much poise with the game that close in the 4th quarter.
Posted by: SwordOfDoom | Dec 16, 2007 4:43:17 PM
c-boss. We don't have to be patient, the best players were clearly not on the field this year. Theye were stille waitinge toe develope Ie guesse.
Posted by: Willy | Dec 16, 2007 4:44:17 PM
Speaking of the youth movement... Marshall and Williams, two players that most fans have been begging Fox to play more, both had huge plays. Also, those interference penalties on Marshall were both very nitpicky.
Posted by: Jerad H. | Dec 16, 2007 4:45:45 PM
c-boss:
1) the Panthers managed to pull off 2 successful running plays, at critical points of the game. give them credit for that. But the rest of the game, they did absolutely NOTHING. Foster tries hard, but just can't find the holes.
2) I don't know that much about Cowher, but I don't doubt that he could never live up to his now very inflated reputation. Personally, I hope the Panthers find an up-and-coming assistant coach (none from the Panthers) to take over from Fox. Someone with an aggressive approach.
3) You're probably right about the draft picks - likely more due to the scouts than Hurney. But the coaching approach makes it very difficult for young players to succeed on the Panthers. They don't seem to be able to develop/teach them - if they don't excel right away, they are stuck on the bench and never given a chance.
Posted by: Wayne | Dec 16, 2007 4:46:28 PM
Frankly, Willy, that's bullshit. If the millions of dollars these guys get paid aren't enough to get them to play their hardest every minute they are on a football field, they should probably find a new profession. I am (and have always been) pro-Delhomme, and he was the only quarterback on teh roster who had a chance to put this team in the playoffs. Leadership is all well and good, but this kid is not an NFL starter...or anywhere near the QB Jake is.
Posted by: Michael Procton | Dec 16, 2007 4:47:04 PM
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