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Matt Moore embraces 'gunslinger' reputation with Miami Dolphins

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is willing to take chances when he's on the football field.

The Miami Dolphins backup quarterback is known to come out throwing the football in the game. He's not known for being passive or timid. He comes out firing.

"He's going to take some chances. He comes in there flinging it," Miami offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen told reporters Wednesday. "He has a little gunslinger to him. He's fun to watch."

The former Oregon State star will bring his talent and "gunslinger" reputation to the national stage tonight. Moore is expected to start in place of the injured Jay Cutler when the Dolphins face the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football.