Panthers quarterback Josh McCown

Kenneth Moore said Friday he didn't need to hear it from the boss to learn the lesson.

Moore, who's working with the starters in Smith's absence in training camp, acknowledged what was reported at the time of the incident - that he was also playing in the recreational league at the Siskey YMCA with Steve Smith  and former Panthers quarterback Josh McCown.

He described playing in the league "just having fun," and said he has no plans to return to the league.

"Nobody expected anything to happen," Moore said. "Crazy things happen. You can go outside and get hit by a car, you never know. I'm glad he's OK and he's going to be all right by the start of the season."

When asked if Fox had talked to him as well, Moore grinned a sheepish grin and said: "It's one of those unspoken things - you know what time it is."

Moore knows he's the lucky one in this equation, since Steve Smith gets more leeway for the off-field error of judgment than he might have. And there's the simple matter that if he's the one hurt, he loses his best chance at winning a regular NFL job.

"Oh yeah, it's definitely something I have to be thankful for, that nothing happened," Moore said. "You know, it's something now, hey, you don't think about it any more, you don't do it any more, and you move on."

Moore has moved on nicely, enjoying a good camp. He's been a good player but never solidified himself in the lineup, showing flashes of ability as a slot receiver but never enough to warrant a full-time gig. He knows he wouldn't have this chance if Smith was practicing, and feels for the teammate he called: "My idol."

"It's an unfortunate thing," Moore said. "Nobody wants anybody to get hurt. It's one of those things you never thought would happen and it did.

"It opened the door for me and I hate to look at it like that, and I hope he gets back soon."

INJURY UPDATE

The minor dings continue to collect, as two more players were added to the list.

Receiver Charly Martin left practice with a team doctor and Fox said he had a finger injury; running back Tyrell Sutton was held out with a calf strain. They joined defensive end Charles Johnson and linebacker Jamar Williams, both of whom are out with hamstring strains. None of the injuries are believed to be serious, as Fox stuck with his "day-to-day" diagnosis instead of using his more drastic "week-to-week."

Fox also said he hopes that most of the six players placed on the physically unable to perform list should return to the practice field before the team leaves camp.

While linebacker Thomas Davis (knee) and Smith (arm) aren't expected to do much in camp, the hope is that right tackle Jeff Otah (knee), running back Jonathan Stewart (ankle), defensive tackle Louis Leonard (knee) and guard Duke Robinson (conditioning) could return soon.

Fox said that with Robinson, the issue is weight, and the second-year lineman still needs to lose some before he allows him to practice.

"We're just being precautionary there, with some weight and conditioning," Fox said. "When we feel he meets those (goals), he'll be out here. ...

"We've had guys that didn't make weight to get into camp many times. I don't know that it necessarily defines what kind of player they'll be or what kind of season they'll have. But right now he's got a little work to do.

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Running back DeAngelo Williams rejects the notion that more pressure's on him and Stewart, since the Panthers are breaking in a new starting quarterback and a fleet of new receivers.

"No, I don't think we are," Williams said. "When our number's called we want to answer that call. But you've got to understand something about Matt Moore, he won six games for us, went 6-2."

Asked what impressed him thus far about his quarterback, Williams gave a laundry list, adding "he hands the ball off well," before breaking up laughing.

OBSERVATIONS

Practices are going a bit longer this year, but it's not completely so Fox and his staff can instruct the younger players. Fox said he built an extra 10 minutes into each practice for players to duck under a tent and cool off, to make sure everyone stays hydrated.

Rookie WR Brandon LaFell continues to have an impressive camp, and could easily push for a starting job soon. He looks smooth running routes, and made several nice grabs across the middle. Fellow rookie Armanti Edwards continues to learn his new position on the fly. He made some nice grabs, but is understandably behind LaFell since his teammate has a four-year head start playing the position.

The early part of practice was a bit of a mess, particularly for the passing game. Quarterbacks took turns getting passes picked off, with Hunter Cantwell having one tipped into the hands of the defense. Jimmy Clausen looks good at times, but has seems to miss high when he misses (including hanging Edwards out to dry on one sideline route).

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
Elsie Mae was born Aug. 11, 1916, near Warren in Marion County to James William and Elizabeth Anderson Cochran Chitwood.
She was married to George Lynn Taylor on Dec. 23, 1937, and he preceded her in death. To this union was born one daughter, Leona May (Mrs. William Kenneth White) of Bowling Green. Both survive.
Other survivors include her twin sister, Ethel Bell Sandifer and husband, Charles, of Monroe City; and one brother, Harold Dean Chitwood of Monroe City; nieces, Mrs. Glenn (Rebecca) Murphy of rural Monroe City, Mrs. John (Teresa) Dearing of Fort Madison, Iowa, Alice Marie Moyers of Maywood, and Mrs. Jim (Hazel) Dotson of New London; and nephew, Samuel Joseph Sandifer of Monroe City.
Elsie Mae attended Warren School in Marion County. In her early years, she worked at Henderson Produce Company in Monroe City. After moving to Bowling Green, she worked at Stark Brothers Nurseries in Louisiana. She liked working in the out of doors. She made a profession of faith at age 20 and became a member of the Bethany Baptist Church, rural Philadelphia, Mo., later moving her membership to Peno Baptist Church, rural Bowling Green.