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Jeremy Igo

By Jeremy Igo,
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43 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

Well, to be fair, I would argue Calvin Ridley is a far more refined route runner coming out than DJ Moore. However, that was to be expected for a near 24 year old receiver coming out of Alabama. You better hope for a guy that age you're getting someone who knows his stuff immediately.

DJ Moore is far more younger and was part of a program that really hampered his development overall. His potential is through the roof and that program helped add traits to his game that allow him to make plays when the offense around him is terrible. However, it's clear they lacked in teaching him route running fundamentals and how to beat press. 

We got a guy we are betting on his high upside over a finished older product like Ridley, who's ceiling likely isn't going to be much higher. I think the coaching staff understands DJ Moore's current limitations, however I think they need to think about maximizing what DJ Moore is already good at imo. 

Glad that Nick Carboni did say he believes DJ Moore will get more snaps and opportunities. Hopefully Norv will show he can maximize DJ Moore's talent no matter how they feel how he is progressing as a WR so far. 

Will have to agree I think they're slightly more motivated after seeing Ridley though. As they should be.

I can agree to a point. There's a line between analysis and excuse making, and I don't want to cross it.

(not implying that you have, by the way; just clarifying for myself)

Don't really want to place too much of the blame on Maryland because colleges in general aren't putting the kind of emphasis on precise route running that they used to. You can see it in the rookies that come out.

Having receiver coaches that know how to teach is probably more important than ever these days because the college game seems to be getting further and further away from pro style instruction.

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Smith was supposed to be that speed guy that would put some fear into defenses and open things up for Funchess.   Smith is not bringing to the table what we need him for.  Relying on Funchess to be the #1 receiver is a mistake.  He needs someone to force the defense to pay more attention to them (Smith, Byrd, Samuel).  This is where Moore can help.   If Moore can cause disruption and force defenses to pay attention to him.  Funchess will have more opportunities to be effective.   Right now they are doubling Funchess and we aren't scaring them.

If Samuel/Byrd comes back you'll see Funchess numbers improve, if not we have to add Moore in there or Funchess will remain getting pedestrian numbers.

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