Management is targeting the veteran receiver for a drastic salary reduction because it can. That might be harsh, but it's the nature of an often cold, cruel business. Though disappointed Moore wasn't at the Silverdome, quarterback Charlie Batch supports his rationale. Batch's sympathy stems partly from the knowledge that he could get tangled in a similar position next year, when his controversial contract extension takes effect.
Batch knows the expectations.
He feels the pressure. It's coming from all directions. His new coach, Marty Mornhinweg, hasn't exactly provided his quarterback with a blanket endorsement, continually suggesting that Batch is his starter until further notice. Y'all read too much into what he said. You like to read into stuff like that.