Moehrig left a Raiders team that finished 4-13, including a 10-game losing streak. Granted, the Panthers finished with just one additional win last season but notched four of those five in the back half of the season. Furthermore, Carolina retained head coach Dave Canales and the bulk of the defensive staff. It provided a consistency which seven teams, including the Raiders, couldn't claim this offseason.
"I have faith in what (general manager) Dan (Morgan) and (coach) Dave (Canales) are doing and what they see, so when the time comes, you know, I'm excited to do whatever I can to lead them guys," Moehrig said this week.
Leading guys might be a new concept for Moehrig, who is coming off his rookie contract. But with only two safeties on the roster currently—Moehrig and undrafted free agent Demani Richardson heading into his second year— he's the old guy at the moment, which clearly defines his responsibilities.
"I'd say just, you know, helping the young guys out coming from college, or whoever else we bring, just kind of bringing up the group together, try to lead them the right way," Moehrig said. "Get them on track as fast as we can so we can win games, so that's the plan."