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May 07, 2008
Moore: If Jake can't go, I'm ready
As it stands right now, if anything happens to Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme this season, or if his comeback from Tommy John elbow surgery hits a snag, the Carolina Panthers plan to turn to Matt Moore.
And now Moore believes he would be ready.
“Absolutely,” he said at Carolina’s minicamp last weekend. And he credits the three starts he made at the end of last season for his readiness.
“I’ve been saying all along that there’s nothing like game experience, and I got a decent amount last year,” Moore said. “So it really helped me out, and kind of prepared me for this year, and I just know the ropes that much better. It’s definitely kind of catapulted me to where I need to be, I think.”
Moore said getting thrown into the public eye as a starter was a dramatic change for him.
“It was kind of weird. But now it’s kind of different going in. People have seen me play. I don’t want to say I’ve proved myself because I haven’t, but there’s no mystery, I guess, anymore, about what I can do.
“I always felt that I was here for a purpose, and if something were ever to happen — hoping that it wouldn’t — that I’d be able to do my job. And last year, I don’t want to say everything kind of fell into place because some unfortunate incidents happened, but that led me to find out if I could do my job.”
In case you missed it, there was a story on Moore in Tuesday's Observer, with Charles Chandler writing about the man who would be Carolina’s future QB.
-- Stan Olson
Posted by Observer Sports on May 7, 2008 at 11:56 AM | Permalink
Comments
I like Matt Moore if Jake can't go put Matt in. GO CAT!!!!!
Posted by: xPOSTALx | May 7, 2008 12:16:41 PM
Matt Moore is going to make an impact in the NFL and I am happy to say he is a Carolina Panther! Not many teams in this league are lucky enough to have a QB as good as Jake Delhomme and a QB of the future learning from him. I am looking forward to seeing Jake back on the field leading us to wins this season but I know that Jake only has 2 maybe 3 good years left in him so I hope we are able to hold onto Matt for that long. It wouldn't suprise me if teams like Chicago and Tampa Bay try to make him an offer when his current contract is up... by the way does anyone know how many years we have Matt signed for? I know we signed him after he was released by the Cowboys but I just can't remember the details of his contract.
Posted by: Evan | May 7, 2008 12:20:49 PM
I like all 3 QBs. Matt and Brett are lucky to be able to learn from Jake. Not just the position, but also the leadership.
Posted by: David Stern | May 7, 2008 12:51:52 PM
I like all 3 QBs. Matt and Brett are lucky to be able to learn from Jake. Not just the position, but also the leadership.
Posted by: David Stern | May 7, 2008 12:52:46 PM
Moore is under contract for the next two seasons at about $425K each year.
Posted by: Michael Procton | May 7, 2008 1:23:23 PM
I stated on the board the DAY they signed Testeverde that Moore should have been in the line up with Vinny in his ear.
Ive still got Jake as the Best Qb on the Roster and his throwing arm does in fact look bigger than in the past,However I for one as a fan am Completley comfortable with Moore in the lineup at Qb than that Monkey throwing poo ,David Carr last season that alot of folks where so high on.
Id like to see Brett give Moore some good competition however,because it will only make the two of them better.
Posted by: Ghost Of Sparta | May 7, 2008 2:30:49 PM
I agree with most on the surface, our QB situation is set for quite a while. However, I disagree with the comment that Jake only has 2-3 years left. Jake really does not have much mileage on him. Career back-up, even in NFL Euorope, been injured the last 2 years. So in my opinion, he has quite a bit of miles left in the tank. (Hopefully) As always, GO CATS!
Posted by: iamhubby | May 7, 2008 2:33:00 PM
you contradict yourself by saying hes got a lot left but then you say hes been injured the last 2 years.thats what happens to old players. they stay hurt . elway could still play but he couldnt stand the pain anymore.same with minter and a million other atheletes.im still not sold that jake will be the same.Go Moore!
Posted by: ray | May 7, 2008 3:03:52 PM
I would like to see Fox open up the QB competition. Let the best man win!
Posted by: Kelso | May 7, 2008 4:38:23 PM
If Jake comes back from the elbow surgery he could play 4-5 more years at a high level.
Posted by: Jim | May 7, 2008 5:03:30 PM
We let are best backup in David Carr go. Moore does not have the skills and leadership to carry us like Carr could. Moore's QB rating was near the bottom last year and one win came against Tampa's 2nd string
Posted by: Michael Procton | May 7, 2008 6:11:36 PM
Moore is the man
Posted by: David | May 7, 2008 6:14:57 PM
Shows how much Michael Procton knows once again! I believe he is probably more stupid than before. Look at him, saying David Carr could carry us! are you seriouse? If Jake some how couldn't play this year. I guarantee you that Matt Mohre would have more wins that stupid David Carr. It would be a 8-8 or 9-7 with Matt Mohre (Because we have a great running game) For David Carr it would be a 5-11 or 6-10. David Carr sucked and for you to say that he could carry us is just another way that you show how much of an idiot you are. Find another blogg to be stupid in.
Posted by: Cameron | May 7, 2008 6:22:43 PM
Procton, you knowledge of football is laughable; you would really be doing everyone a favor and just stop posting. Honestly I know you think you have some football knowledge, even at first I sort of thought you did, but it is now clear that you do not and you could be passing that ignorance down to other fans who come on here to learn things about football and the panthers. You are only making it harder for them to get a grasp for this game. Please stop polluting message boards.
Posted by: Billy | May 7, 2008 6:24:17 PM
Again, I didn't post that. The final sentence, however, is accurate, aside from the fact that Tampa was resting most of their second string, too.
Posted by: Michael Procton | May 7, 2008 7:18:02 PM
Can we just all agree to NEVER bring up the name David Carr EVER again? Just hearing that name makes we turn into a raging lunatic, thirsty for that man's personal ruin and anguish.
But as football goes, I'm sooooo glad that Matt Moore is getting first team reps while Jake is out. He needs to build his rapport with Moose and Hackett, as well as Smitty, just in case. He showed alot last year in his three starts, all against division winners, and he should have been 3-0 if not for the refs/NFL favoring the Cowboys in Charlotte. Most importantly, he knew that Steve Smith HAD TO GET THROWN TO. But that shouldn't be a problem this year at all.
Posted by: Al Asher | May 7, 2008 8:15:33 PM
Good article on NFL.com right now about Moore. While I'm not completely sold on Moore, I definitely think he has all the tools necessary to be successful in the league. He has a quick release, throws the deep ball well, confidence, studious nature, and quick feet in the pocket. I love his attitude and I really think there is something to the undrafted/drafted late QB's that sets them apart. Delhomme, Romo, and Brady are all great examples of players who let there situation drive them, and it appears the same for Moore.
Posted by: mountaineerdynAsty | May 7, 2008 11:06:04 PM
Honestly guys, posting stuff under someone else's name is ridiculous. It's laughable and immature that you would rather post fake things underneath someone else's name then step up and have an honest debate with them. I don't care how much you dislike someone on this blog because of their opinion, but posting something fake underneath their name and then lambasting that fake post afterward to make you look like the "better blogger" is so childish. If you want to make Procton look bad that much, then try and base your arguments with some facts or just get over the fact that he might have a differing opinion. Posting a fake post is just making him look like the better man. We're all Panthers fans here, so try and represent a little better k?
Posted by: Christian | May 7, 2008 11:52:34 PM
Moore may have had a low QB rating last season but it was mostly because Fox kept sending him in at the end of games that were already lost. Thus, Moore was just slinging it and hoping for a miracle. In the games that Moore actually started, he had a QB rating in the mid 80s, which is impressive for a rookie.
Posted by: Jerad | May 8, 2008 2:49:56 AM
which experiment are you talking about?
Posted by: matt | May 8, 2008 9:28:27 AM
chris gamble is our best corner. toward the end of last season defenses were throwing at lucas side.gamble is still learning the position.tim lewis seems to be good for him.he couldnt tackle cause he had a broken arm.
Posted by: ray | May 8, 2008 12:18:02 PM
Procton,
Did you see the article about Peppers looking like he was sculpted after a greek god or something because of the shape he is in at mini camp? Remember awhile back when all the talk about him being in Denver and everyone thought he should be in Charlotte and all that? I told you Pep was at that training facility in Arizona,where Larry Johnson and Brady Quinn was at during there holdout, getting right! Big year for Pep especially if he gets moved to the right side.(Sorry for getting off the subject but I had to remind Procton about that all in good humor)I like what we got in Matt Moore. I believe this year's team is going to be successful!
Posted by: EG | May 8, 2008 12:43:10 PM
WE WILL SWEEP TAMPA!! AND MAKE IT TO THE BIG DANCE? SUPERBOWL TO YOU NONBELIVERS.. HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
Posted by: kev ski | May 8, 2008 1:32:36 PM
Look I understand optimism and I'm happy to see fellow Panthers fans like their team, but you guys aren't being realistic. Moore is a solid player, and will someday be a very good BACKUP. But let's not confuse that with what it takes to be a starter in this league. Yes you can find QB's anywhere in the draft(or after), but more often than not you find QB's in the earlier rounds(Elway, Marino, Favre, Manning, Palmer, McNabb, Roethlisberger, Aikman, Brees, Bradshaw, just to name a few). There are QB's every year that go undrafted, and you can only name a handful that ever make a career for themselves. Delhomme needs to be effective, and I think he will, and this team will go far with the rest of the talent. We still need to get our QB of the future, sorry guys but Moore just isn't the man.
Posted by: Ray | May 8, 2008 1:52:56 PM
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Posted by: mountaineerdynAsty | May 8, 2008 9:38:33 PM
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