Signs that Moore may start next year

[Zod]

This may fall into "tinfoil hat" territory, but it's worth considering.

Both on the Panthers site and on the Panthers Huddle TV program, you've seen positive items about Matt Moore and a willingness to discuss how badly Jake Delhomme played this year. Eugene Robinson even referred to Moore as a possible "star in the making".

The team is generally pretty careful and controlling of what goes on their official outlets, and the fact that they're running these sorts of things now makes me think they're ready for change.

Again, might be nothing, but it's possible.

There is a valid point in here. The Panthers PR machine will have to ween its customers off of Jake and on to Matt. It can''t be done overnight, but in small steps. Described here is a step.

Another step will be allowing the media to speculate that Jake has lost it and won't be starting anymore. Oh the horror!

[Scrumtrilescent]

Step 3: Profit.

[KatsAzz]

You know, I think too many folks equate fans wanting Delhomme taking out of the starting role for his poor play to them not liking him as a person. I agree Delhomme is a class act, a standup guy, and a great role model to kids and other players. But having said that, he deserved to be benched long before he got hurt. 18 interceptions, 6 fumbles (3 lost)?? Come on... odds are the Panthers might have reached the playoffs if Moore was allowed to play earlier than he was. Granted, there are no guarantees of that, but all things being equal, they might have had a shot. Certainly, it would not have done any harm. I just hope there is a fair competition next training camp for the starting job, and Fox does not revert

[ChucktownK]

Step 3: Profit.