Is Moore a leader in TC right now?

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Overall the team does not feel like a playoff team. It feels more like a young team trying to find its swagger (which it is). The loss of the veterans of 2009 has had its toll mainly in the leadership department. This is especially true on offense where there does not appear to be a leader on the field to replace Jake Delhomme. Lets hope someone steps up soon.

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/2010/07/31/camp-repor/

Haven't I read reports here about Moore showing he is the leader over the last few days? Anyone have any insight on this?

EDIT: thanks for pointing out my bad grammar

[Woodcookedbbq]

I guess it's all about perception. We'll see for ourselves during the first preseason game.

[mmmbeans]

hopefully this thread will incite some insight.

[Sam Mills Fan]

He didn't seem very vocal if that's what you mean. He might have been whispering things to guys, but that's impossible to tell from where the fans had to stand. It's difficult for him to step into a leadership role though since he's still learning himself.

[RealisticFan]

He didn't seem very vocal if that's what you mean. He might have been whispering things to guys, but that's impossible to tell from where the fans had to stand. It's difficult for him to step into a leadership role though since he's still learning himself.

He does not yell and wave his arms around like Jake if that is what people perceive as a lack of leadership. Tom Brady does not go crazy and act like a fool, yet he does a good job of leading his team.

Leaders can have different attributes which make them better leaders. I spoke with Gross one time outside of football and asked him what it was like to have Jake in the huddle when he is all fiery, he said, " We have to calm him down a little at times, because he gets very emotional.". To me, I would like someone that has a cool head and stays even tempered, because when emotions get involved it is easy to get distracted.

Steve Reed has an entirely different take on Moore's evolution to being a leader. I suggest that some should read it.

http://www.carolinagrowl.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=512:qb-moore-has-strategy-for-dealing-with-pressure-of-his-new-starting-job&catid=1:articles

[smash_n_dash]

good article. Now what will ESPN report once they start covering teams once preseason games start? They'll probably ignore Matt's good play and focus on how well/bad Claussen performs as #2 QB and suggest that his play is an indication of whats to come for us.

[marcopolo]

nah, they will look at the schedule and realize that we dont play the cowboys or eagles this year, then they will get into a lengthy conversation about those two teams instead of discussing the game at hand