I Would Love to Stay in Carolina
Written by Matt Moore
Tuesday January 18 2011
We didn’t start out the season the way we wanted to. We ended up going with a lot of younger players, which can be a good thing, but it also means that there is a lot of learning to be done. For some reason we just couldn’t put it all together. I do think a lot of guys got a lot of good experience, myself included. I learned a lot of things that I will benefit from in the future.
I felt we had a nice comeback win against the Niners in Week 7, then the next week we lost a tough one to the Rams. The following week we were playing the Saints tough, everybody was getting into it and we were feeling pretty good. Unfortunately for me, I went down in the second quarter. A lot of guys went down after that and other guys had to step in and play. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t take that step to get to where we wanted to be.
Being injured was hard. I had never been in a situation like that before, being hurt and being out that long. A lot of thoughts go through your head. It was a time for me to step back and see things from a different perspective, watch and see what’s going on. It made for a frustrating year, but at the same time you try to take as much positive out of it as you can.
It’s hard to see the positives, but there’s definitely something to be said from taking a step back and watching. I got to see Jimmy play and watch how he handled different situations. I kind of played the game in my head from the sidelines just to stay in it. You have to try to stay as sharp as you can. That’s what I used to do when Jake was here and he was playing. That’s just what I had to do to stay in the game.
My injury was a torn labrum in my right shoulder. I’m actually doing really well. I’m nine weeks out of surgery, my mobility is good and I’m getting my strength back. The Panthers trainers are doing a great job of getting me back to where I need to be. When I initially suffered the injury, I knew something was wrong. The most pain came in the first four days after the surgery. That was tough, I had never had surgery before. After that it was just a lot of ice and I started to feel better. The past 5-6 weeks I’ve felt great.
For next season everything is kind of unknown right now. My contract is up and I’m dealing with that. I have to just kind of wait until the players and owners figure out the collective bargaining agreement. So I’m sitting tight and waiting to see what goes on with the league.
Obviously I would love to stay in Carolina. But nothing will be set in motion until some other things are sorted out. So I’m just hanging in there, getting my shoulder better and hoping we can work something out.
Matt Moore is a quarterback with the Carolina Panthers. His blog for www.playerpress.com runs at www.mattmooreqb.com.
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Thought you were our best QB for 2010 and hope the team resigns you. The front office just didn't help you much this year. I know you had been in the league for 4 years but they should have signed a vet like Jeff Garcia to be behined you for support. That somebody how had been there before. I think had somebody been there during that first game the season would have turned out differently. Again, hope you are resigned. But if not best of luck with your next team unless your playing our Panthers.
Good luck Matt, hope they bring you back, it would be a fresh start for everyone..Good Luck
Get healthy. I think you are the only viable option at QB for the Panthers. New staff, new schemes, show them who the star is!
matt,i like you as a qb but sometimes me and my brother would watch your games and it lookes like you were scared,well we knew you were scared.you didnt have that swag.you were thinking to much.when you walk on to the field dont go out there looking youre going to take some kids to the zoo but go out there like youre a lion at the zoo about to break out and have a good career!!!!!!
Matt, 1 year ago today, I posted this on Cat Scratch Reader (CSR) - I still believe it today, and hope you are re-signed by the Panthers, and can play in 2011, under a coaching staff that can utilize your talents. http://www.catscratchreader.com/2010/1/18/1257164/matt-moore-comparisons Best of luck in your recovery. Everything happens for a reason.
I think a QB's chance of succeeding in this league has a lot to do with timing. Some come at just the wrong time. I know that if given the right opportunity, you could be a great QB. The other person was right, no one could have done well this year for us and we proved that. You know the business side and that part doesn't look good. I wish we would've given you a 3 year deal, but with your contract up...? To be honest, if they're not going to give you a legitimate shot, I'd rather see you go somewhere good and get a real chance to showcase your skills. I'm tired of seeing good QBs go to waste!
Matt, my husband and I met you and your wife on the Panther fan cruise a couple of years ago. It has been a difficult year for players and fans alike. Just know that we hope you will be in Panther blue next year! I know that you have what it takes to succeed and hopefully the new coaching staff will see that as well. We are forever fans.
Dude, I hope you stay too, you have what it takes to be a starting QB in this league and I hope it's for the Panthers. Stay strong man.
Matt, I have been a big fan of yours since you came in in 07.. Keep your head up..I hope Coach Rivera gives you a Shit here but if not hope you find the right situation..I'll be a Matt Moore fan for life!
I have been a Matt Moore fan since day one. I hope you are given another chance since this year no QB could have had a good year. Looking forward to seeing you again at TC. Good luck with rehab and the new contract.
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