Dolphins Camp 2012: Quarterback Matt Moore
(On how it feels to be back at training camp) – "It felt great to get going. I know guys were excited for this day, especially with all the changes that have gone on. It was just great to be back on the field and kind of get going."
(On if he reads anything into taking reps with the first-team offense in practice) – "I don't know, probably not much. I know how it's going to go. Zac, (assistant quarterbacks) coach Taylor has told us tomorrow David (Garrard) will be taking all those reps. So we have a really good understanding like I've been saying the whole time and so. But it was good to get out there and take those reps today. Whatever that means is we'll figure that out later, but just trying to make the most of the reps that you get."
(On finishing the 2011 season strong and seeing the team sign Garrard and draft Ryan Tannehill) – "You can only control what you can control. They have a job to do. They have things that they are planning for. For me, you kind of sit back and you watch. I knew going in, Jeff Ireland was very clear with me that they were going to go after somebody if not two guys, which they did. So there were no surprises there which is appreciated. But you know, you got to go out and do your best and do your job and you can't worry about the transactions that are being made because that's out of your control."
(On Tannehill being absent from practice) – "I think it's a little unfortunate. I know they are working through things. I'm sure he wants to be here. I don't know the situation, so I can't comment too much, but from getting to know Ryan, I'm sure he wants to be here. When he gets here, he'll be ready to go."
(On how much instillation of the offense Tannehill will miss from not being here) – "One install is a lot of, I think it was 96 slides on our deal, so I mean it was a lot of information that he's missing. (He's a) sharp guy. He's obviously got a background in this offense a little bit. He'll definitely be a step behind. Missing a day, in training camp the way it is now, I mean that's a huge piece with only the one practice and the walkthrough tonight. That's a big deal, so he'll have some stuff to make up and some stuff to study up on, but I'm sure he'll be fine whenever he gets back."
(On the pace of practice and Coach Joe Philbin saying the offense probably leads the league in number of snaps taken in one practice) – "We've got to. We have to lead the league (laughing). It's great. I know it wasn't where we want it. I think Coach Philbin made it clear, especially to the quarterbacks, we need to pick it up a little bit and I think most of the players agree. I think it's only going to be an advantage to us as our tempo. It was good, it's not where want it to be."
(On how much he is looking forward to working with Chad Johnson) – "A ton. He made a ton of catches today, which is great. I think he's got his motivation and his own personal drive – he's got a lot to prove I think or at least that's the way he feels. And so he's going to be a key player for us. So I'm obviously really looking forward to working with him. He's obviously still got the first quick step. He's got the speed and the hands. I have no doubt he'll follow through with the mental part of it. He's done a great job since he's been here, coming in late in into OTAs, mini-camp and such. (I'm) just really looking forward to continuing to work with him."
(On if he and Johnson talk a lot about Oregon State) – "Not a ton. We were there at different times. I've never played with another Beaver, so that's just my first and it happens to be a guy like that. So that's good."
(On if he tries to block out what is said and written about the quarterback battle) – "Yeah, I try to. That goes back to kind of what I said – you can only control what you can control. It's difficult at times just because all the cameras and people writing. It's hard not to hear about it, but, as a player, I don't know, I just try to do my job. You know what I mean? And the coaches have a job to do in preparing us, preparing each guy and I think naturally somebody is going to rise up and become the guy. I've got too much other stuff to worry about than thinking about the two or three other guys that are also at that position."
