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Fox not naming QB starter yet


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Fox says Moore will start next week vs. New England

December 6th, 2009, 5:09 pm · Post a Comment · posted by sreed

Panthers coach John Fox said he expects Matt Moore to start next Sunday at New England.

”I’d say there’s a good chance of that. I don’t like to back ourselves into a corner because we haven’t had a chance to celebrate this win. But I thought he did fine today,” Fox said.

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What about Moore in all of this?

A gameplan which does not let you throw against statistically worst team i the league and then refusing to declare you openly that you will be starting despite the 18 interceptions and broken finger Jake has. Might this have a small impact on his confidence when he actually gets onto the field?

I am sure Fox has confided in his players, but saying things publicaly give people a huge boost. To know that Fox is happy declaring him the starter to the world suggests he has the utmost confidence in him. To keepit in mystery suggests he doesn't.

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Fox is so clever. Fooling the Patriots into spending countless wasted hours preparing for Jake.

Patriot's game plan against Panthers:

If Matt Moore named starter - Focus on stopping the run, marginally emphasize passing defense.

If Jake Delhomme named starter - Focus on stopping the run, emphasis on proper blocking technique and ball control for the defensive backs.

Got to keep them on their toes.

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