When a deep pass over the middle by Panthers quarterback sailed toward safety Rahim Moore late in the fourth quarter Sunday, it represented a chance for Moore’s first pick of the season.
After making the catch and returning the interception 23 yards, Moore was able to breathe a sigh of relief after letting some would-be interceptions earlier in the season slip through his grasp.
“Yeah, it’s about time because I’ve dropped so many,” Moore said. “I’ve been in great position. I’ve had my hands on it a lot. I just stayed the course because that’s what I’m here for, to get the ball and make plays and I made a play yesterday. I was actually happy. I’ve made plays through the year but that was the best play to me.”
The interception was the Broncos second of the afternoon and capped a strong effort by the Denver defense, which sacked Newton seven times and even found the end zone on a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown by cornerback Tony Carter. It was the type of performance that will help the team’s confidence, but one that will be kept in perspective as the Broncos prepare for a San Diego team that put up 24 first-half points in the team’s Week 6 matchup.
“It’s where it needs to be,” Moore said of the defense’s confidence. “But you never can be overconfident. You’ve got to make sure you stay focused and always watch film and continue to enjoy a win for 24 hours and now it’s over and now we get ready for San Diego. It’s a good team we’re playing against. We’re not judging them by their record; we’re judging them by the plays they make on the field and the film.”
After limiting Carolina to just 14 points, the Broncos are allowing just 17 points per game over the past three weeks. Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio has constantly harped on his aggressive philosophy throughout the season. Moore believes the recent success has coincided with a strengthened grasp on the defensive scheme.
“Every day, every meeting, every practice, every game, we’re learning more and more,” Moore said. “(Del Rio) has a philosophy that we have to buy into and we’re buying into it. Stopping the run, making big plays and forcing turnovers. When it’s all said and done, we’re out there to make him look good along with (Head) Coach (John) Fox.”
And with Moore having finally notched his elusive first interception, he’s hopeful that more are on the way.
“Hopefully, you know what they say, when you get one they come in bunches,” Moore said. “I just let the game come to me and play football.”
Tags: carolina panthers, Rahim Moore, Week 10
You are really playing well. I noticed that several times in tha Carolina game. And the whole defense is starting to re-earn the title of Orange Crunch. Keep tuning up what you need to each week and maybe you can improve your 3rd best rating in the AFC and 6th in the entire NFL. I thought you all had a chance to be a top five defense, but you are starting to make it a reality. Keep up the good work and Chew Up the Chargers!!!Go Broncos!!!
This article right here explains how I feel about John Elway.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8627335/john-elway-hand-firmly-denver-broncos-latest-rally
RAHIM IS DOING BETTER THEN HE DID LAST YEAR..MAKING A LOT OF PLAYS AND MAN THIS SUNDAY ITS GONNA NEED ANOTHER NASTY DEFENSE TO GET AFTER RIVERS..AND I THINK IT WILL HAPPEN..I SMILE A SWEEP COIMING THIS SUNDAY..GO BRONCOS
man i agree rahim finally you couldve probably had 5-7 picks this year already now show people why we got you in the draft i for one love your potential and i see your an agressive tackler now too keep up the hard work
I’m glad to see Rahim finally get some recognition. I’ve noticed his improved play all year, and he even walks around with a swagger, which I like from a Safety. Can’t wait to get Quinton on the field again as well.
Sound tackles, good angles, knows his assignment, fast, and a nose for the ball. Rahim has been a mirror image of his struggling rookie self. Good for you Rahim. keep up the good work man. We like the player you are becoming.
“It was a tough situation,” Elway said, “There are Tebow fans and there are Broncos fans. My responsibility is to the Broncos fans, and my responsibility is to (owner) Pat Bowlen and what he wants to do, and that’s win championships. I base all my decisions on that.
“It’s difficult not to get personal, because every kid that comes in, it’s his dream to play. But the bottom line is, my responsibility that Pat’s given me, is to give him the best opportunity to hoist that trophy.”
Elway said the Jets’ wildcat plan for Tebow was not going to work for the Broncos.
“With Peyton being here, we couldn’t have two different offenses,” he said. “We couldn’t have a backup quarterback with a totally different offense. We wanted to get back to where everyone was learning the same offense.”
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2012/11/13/john-elway-peyton-manning-tim-tebow/1703099/
I love you bro and proud of you. Hopefully as u said they come in bundles now and you can make doubters “haters” fans “congratulators” love you ugly. lol