Answering your questions, Part I

Q: What do you think of the chances of Moore finishing the season?

Posted by: Bill Cuthbertson | Dec 6, 2009 6:50:30 PM

A: As long as Delhomme is injured, Moore is likely to start. There's a chance Delhomme's finger could be healed before the end of the season, however. If that happens, Fox is likely to re-insert him into the lineup.

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Q: Any reason why Godfrey got the start today ahead of Martin? That is scary w/ NE next.

Posted by: aguynamedguy | Dec 6, 2009 6:56:47 PM

A: Godfrey's experience far exceeds Martin's, and he came up big today, so it's hard to argue with the coaching decision to make the switch back after Martin started the previous five games.

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Q: do you think matt moore played well enough for a reg back job or a starter job

Posted by: kenneth picklesimer | Dec 6, 2009 6:57:35 PM

A: It's way too early to make a call on Moore based on this game. Let's talk in a few weeks, but the guess here is he's a backup going forward, not a starter.

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Q: I have a question for you, how can someone like Syrpis buy into the Freeman hype? 5 INT's, really? Let me guess, he graduated from Delhoe University, right?

And what is up with that Ron Pitts guy?? He was talking Josh up like he had already made the Hall of Fame. Then he goes on and on about how Matt Ryan fans should have been focusing on Michael Vick, because of his injury, or something like that. I could not follow his irrationale lack of logic. I mean, how (and more importantly, why) do people like this get a paycheck???

A: Don't know about Pitts, but most any NFL scout or front office type would tell you Freeman shows signs of eventually becoming an excellent quarterback. He made some big mistakes in the red zone today, but you could put together a very impressive highlight film from this game to prove his potential. He's young and just getting started. Don't you think the Panthers would love to have him?

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Q: Your thoughts on what our offseason moves should be. Obviously resigning Davis and dealing with Peppers are key, but what about a second reciever and quarterback? Do we look to the draft or free agency for those?

Posted by: Nick | Dec 6, 2009 7:07:12 PM

A: Definitely need to re-sign Davis or keep him as a RFA if it's an uncapped year. As for Peppers, they need to at least acquire something of value for him and not let him go for nothing. Must, must, must acquire at least one QB and perhaps two, preferably a veteran and a promising young player. Need to fix the problem at the NO. 2 WR position and also need a viable slot receiver. And isn't it about time this team truly had a long-term solution as a kickoff returner? This and more talk like it to be continued in the weeks and months ahead ...

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Q: I liked the way Moore played, he did an excellent job but we need him to pass more, do you agree? Do you think Fox held him back?

Our defense is as good as any out there, I hope we keep the same D next year. Do you think this is the end of Fox and Jake?

Posted by: Tony | Dec 6, 2009 7:08:10 PM

A1: Yes, the coaches held him back and they'll probably continue to do so going forward. They'll pick their spots with taking downfield shots, as they did today in Moore's long throws to Muhammad (incomplete) and Smith (66-yarder).

A2: The defense, and Meeks, probably depends on who's the head coach. Jake is probably staying because the Panthers will owe him more than $12 million whether he stays or goes. He won't make problems even if he's not starting, so they're most likely to keep him. As for Fox, it's too early to tell, but you'd have to say it's very iffy at this point.

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Q: Any ideas about what happens to Jake in the off-season?

With his large signing bonus, we are quite handcuffed. The best hope, IMO, is for him to retire or reach a buy-out.

I have been a Jake support, even after the playoff loss against Az, but there is no way I can defend him after this year. - FYI

Posted by: Will Parker | Dec 6, 2009 7:08:32 PM

A: See answer A1 in response to the previous questioner.

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Q: Fox's post game comments sounded to me like a coach begging to keep his job. Especially where he says "We have won alot of games over the past 7-1/2 years. As much as anyone..." Would you agree that statement was a little curious and unlike normal "Foxspeak"?

Posted by: JamesBrown | Dec 6, 2009 7:08:46 PM

A: Fox says things like that from time to time. Begging? No. Stating his case? Yes. Who could blame him?

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Q: Do you think Moore could be the starting quarterback next season whether Fox is the coach or not?

Posted by: David | Dec 6, 2009 7:09:49 PM

A: Highly unlikely no matter who is the coach unless something dramatic happens in the final four games.

-- Charles Chandler