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PFF: After-the-catch numbers could signal an impending fantasy breakout for D.J. Moore

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t the combine, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera had some interesting quotes regarding sophomore-to-be wide receiver D.J. Moore.

Here was his first response:

“How do you label a number one? Is it a vertical No. 1 threat, or is it a guy that works underneath the defense? For us, he has both skill sets, but the most important thing is getting the ball in his hands, more than anything else.”

He then followed that up with:

“That’s the biggest thing we’ll work with [Moore] on: finding ways to get the ball in his hands. After the catch, I think he was No. 2 (in the league) in total yards after the catch… So he’s a guy you want to put the ball in his hands. You’ve just got to find ways to do it.”

Well, first of all, I have to wonder if Rivera isn’t a PFF Elite member, based on his reference to Moore’s yards-after-the-catch numbers (which subscribers can access for themselves here.) Rivera was right – among all 93 wide receivers to see at least 40 targets, Moore ranked second (behind only Dante Pettis) in yards after the catch per reception (7.91).

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Just needs to learn how to hold onto the ball.  If I were Ron, id make him carry around a football all mini camp and have guys try to knock it out of his hands.

 

Kid was great, but he single handed lost us the Redskins game with fumbles.  And had a few other costly ones too later in the season 

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1 hour ago, ncfan said:

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Just needs to learn how to hold onto the ball.  If I were Ron, id make him carry around a football all mini camp and have guys try to knock it out of his hands.

 

Kid was great, but he single handed lost us the Redskins game with fumbles.  And had a few other costly ones too later in the season 

Like it really mattered lol. I don't think that cost us anything!

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I love the fact that we have 2 different type of receivers. @stbugs why is it whenever there is a thread about Moore, someone always brings up Samuel as a better player? 

Isn't it a good thing we have 1 player who can break tackles and get great YAC, while another has great route running and elusiveness? 

Sometimes on here and in the Panther twitterverse everyone wants to bash on DJ to build up Samuel. What's the point? We got 2 guys with a lot of potential! 

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3 hours ago, yasuhara2241 said:

I love the fact that we have 2 different type of receivers. @stbugs why is it whenever there is a thread about Moore, someone always brings up Samuel as a better player? 

Isn't it a good thing we have 1 player who can break tackles and get great YAC, while another has great route running and elusiveness? 

Sometimes on here and in the Panther twitterverse everyone wants to bash on DJ to build up Samuel. What's the point? We got 2 guys with a lot of potential! 

I don’t see it as bashing DJ.  I’m just really excited that we have 2 electric guys.  

I wanna see what these 2 bring to the table after they train with CMC in Colorado this summer

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