This is what the decision to sign Vinny Testaverde says to me.

   I think the Panthers chose Testaverde with the thought in the back of their miinds that he could come out and start -- yes, folks, I said START -- this week against Arizona if needed. The Panthers take the practice field soon and I don't know if David Carr will practice or not. I don't know how sore his back is. The Panthers are hopeful he can play Sunday, but they aren't sure.

   So then, you have to ask yourself this question: What if Carr can't play this Sunday?

   Who would you start -- Matt Moore or Testaverde?

   I would start Testaverde.

   Everyone is a little too excited about the fact Moore completed one pass last week for 43 yards. People forget that Moore's next pass was almost picked off and returned for a touchdown. Nothing against Moore, but keep this in mind -- he was an undrafted rookie and didn't even attend Carolina's training camp. He was claimed off waivers after final cuts and his head is still spinning as he attempts to pick up the offense.

   Testaverde, a 21-year veteran, should have no problem running this offense. He already knows it. Granted, it will be a vanilla offense at best, but he knows how to run things.

   My gut feeling is the Panthers would feel more comfortable trotting out Testaverde than Moore if Carr can't play.