Matt Moore and the preseason...

[firstdayfan]

For some reason or another this guy doesn't seem to turn it on unless it matters. Moore has always been average or worse during the preseason. All he had to do is beat out Josh mccown last year and he couldn't do it. The year before that he went down with an injury against the steelers and was out for the year so he could keep a roster spot. Also, he has never really played well during practice or looked like a star.

But, for some reason when the games coun matt Moore brings his A game. I'm not sure if this preseason is the same or if Moore is as average as many feel he is but I'd put my money on Moore playing at a completely different level come week 1.

[Zod]

Shows his cards when he needs to. I don't have a problem with it.

[MadHatter]

I will admit that MM has not looked sharp. But, I actually want ot see some form of pass protection before I judge his 2010 play. The OLine has been absolutely atrocious so far.

[Jangler]

Matt Moore > Brett Favre

[PantherFanOne]

I will admit that MM has not looked sharp. But, I actually want ot see some form of pass protection before I judge his 2010 play. The OLine has been absolutely atrocious so far.

Exactly. I also want to see receivers start getting seperation and catching balls that hit them in their hands.

[CatMan72]

...and a QB is only as good as the guys he has to throw to. Moore will be a much better QB when Smitty returns.

[JungleCat]

Once he gets Smitty back, both running backs, and better blocking from the o-line, Moore will be fine. Clausen too.

[bigcatdaddy]

Once he gets Smitty back, both running backs, and better blocking from the o-line, Moore will be fine. Clausen too.

I agree 100%! People are getting all worked up and I think we will be fine. First off our offense is playing without our #1 receiver, #2 running back, starting right tackle and we are not gameplanning for these games at all. Plus the defense has looked very good which is a huge surprise to me because I was a little worried about them. The special teams, without a doubt need some work, but that is what preseason is for.

[Lumps]

Exactly. I also want to see receivers start getting seperation and catching balls that hit them in their hands.

yea even my woman can catch balls, but she sucks at the whole separation part too.

[CRA]

preseason game 3 Fox will gameplan a little, which means better protection, Smitty makes an appearance, and the offense begins to roll.

[panthers55]

This year has really not been a typical preseason so far. Other than the obvious with Smith out, we have more new starters than we ever have under Fox. They are also approaching it differently. Look for example at how they rotated in receivers, backs, defensive linemen and secondary personnel on Saturday. The emphasis is not to play the starters in order to develop chemistry but to find out who those starters will be. Most years we put out a first team with 1 or 2 new guys at most. They have experience playing together and are just knocking off the rust. This year many guys are getting their only live work with the starters in their career. And we are rotating guys in to see how they do. For example I saw Jarrett in with Clausen late in the third quarter. If Jarrett is going to be the number 2 guy, why would he be in so late. Probably to develop some chemistry with Clausen and also to get some work since some of the first team reps went to Moore and LaFell as well.

Seems to me that where we might be pretty far down the road most years by the third preseason game, we are not nearly that far along this year and might not be that ready to play by Game 1. I initially thought the defense was going to lag this year but it looks just the opposite, the offense might lag even into the season.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

By and large, Moore has looked fine this preseason when you consider the performance of his line and receivers. He's hit several players right in the hands, only to have them dropped.

[MadHatter]

This year has really not been a typical preseason so far. Other than the obvious with Smith out, we have more new starters than we ever have under Fox. They are also approaching it differently. Look for example at how they rotated in receivers, backs, defensive linemen and secondary personnel on Saturday. The emphasis is not to play the starters in order to develop chemistry but to find out who those starters will be. Most years we put out a first team with 1 or 2 new guys at most. They have experience playing together and are just knocking off the rust. This year many guys are getting their only live work with the starters in their career. And we are rotating guys in to see how they do. For example I saw Jarrett in with Clausen late in the third quarter. If Jarrett is going to be the number 2 guy, why would he be in so late. Probably to develop some chemistry with Clausen and also to get some work since some of the first team reps went to Moore and LaFell as well.

Seems to me that where we might be pretty far down the road most years by the third preseason game, we are not nearly that far along this year and might not be that ready to play by Game 1. I initially thought the defense was going to lag this year but it looks just the opposite, the offense might lag even into the season.

Good point....except for the OLine. I know that Otah is out, but Schwartz got substantial time last season. Their poor play is my biggest concern right now. With an inexperienced QB like Moore, protection is absolutely critical. If the OLine does not step it up, we are in for a very long season.

[bigcatdaddy]

Good point....except for the OLine. I know that Otah is out, but Schwartz got substantial time last season. Their poor play is my biggest concern right now. With an inexperienced QB like Moore, protection is absolutely critical. If the OLine does not step it up, we are in for a very long season.

Yeah but you also have to look at the defenses that we have played so far, Jets were #1 and the Ravens were #3 last year. The O-line will be fine, I am more worried about finding someone to return a punt.