DJ Moore: a few vertical concept/contested catch highlights

[ellis]

DJ has improved in terms of route running. He’s not there yet, but I see improvements from yr one. Where he shines on tape: competing for contested balls, particularly on nine routes. He’s also a tenacious player with the ball in his hands after the catch. He doesn’t have Steve Smith‘s personality, and he’s miles away from earning those credentials, but I do see some of 89’s traits when I study his game. 

Steve was more refined as an intermediate route runner, particularly after a few years. It’s just something you keep working on. 

Another trait I see in DJ that reminds me of 89: how he attacks after catching the smoke/quick screen. Sometimes, it’s more of a bubble, but he seeks contact, and can be a bowling ball in the open field.

This is tremendous production, given the lack of consistency at quarterback, changing regimes, coordinators, the lack of continuity on the OL, prohibiting time for vertical opportunities.

He’s just a humble guy who competes his ass off. Here’s a video of some of his more competitive moments.

Edited July 13, 2021 by ellis

[Mr. Scot]

His best characteristic for me is still what he does with the ball after he gets it.

He's one of the best RAC guys we've had in a while.

[SBBlue]

What does a break out season look like when he's already been  1200 x2?   1300? 1400?  That would be top 5.

He had more yards than Mike Evans and Amari Cooper, in fewer games.  He had more yards than Brandin Cooks or Corey Davis.    He did that with TB and PJ throwing to him.

Edited July 13, 2021 by SBBlue

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

I think for the people who have a problem with DJ, his quiet humble nature combined with his on the field fierceness (especially with the ball in his hands after the catch) actually works against him. 
 

we have a giant void of vocal leadership on that side of the ball since Cams absence. I don’t think DJ is ever going to be that “this is my team” kind of guy which some people will probably never get over. 
 

I hope with some level of consistency at QB, especially in the vertical game, he can at least have the on the field TD production that will solidify his status, at least in the minds his detractors, his importance to the team. 

[JawnyBlaze]

Would somebody PLEASE get this man a quarterback!

Edited July 13, 2021 by JawnyBlaze

[PandaMan]

Absolutely love DJ, he was who I wanted going into that draft.  He contributes regardless of QB play.  The amount of underthrown passes is heinous.  I really hope we can keep him because his play style is so much fun.  

[Saca312]

Route running was one of my main concerns when he was drafted. His route tree seemed small and he was not as nuanced in it.

Seeing his improvement since then is eye-opening and pleasant, especially with the carousel this team has underwent at QB.

Good post and good stuff. Hoping to see Moore continue his progress for the better!

[cookinbrak]

Calvin Johnson V2

[nosuchthingasapanther]

On 7/13/2021 at 6:30 PM, SBBlue said:

What does a break out season look like when he's already been  1200 x2?   1300? 1400?  That would be top 5.

He had more yards than Mike Evans and Amari Cooper, in fewer games.  He had more yards than Brandin Cooks or Corey Davis.    He did that with TB and PJ throwing to him.

a breakout season for moore would be double digit touchdowns to go with his yards.

[Ricky Spanish]

He's obviously trying to live up to the legend that wore the number before him.

David Gettis

[CarolinaLivin]

On 7/13/2021 at 7:10 PM, JawnyBlaze said:

Would somebody PLEASE get this man a quarterback!

Lets hope after this year, we can say that we did

[Moo Daeng]

Glad you posted. I've had trouble finding the Twitter account.

[Moo Daeng]

On 7/13/2021 at 6:30 PM, SBBlue said:

What does a break out season look like when he's already been  1200 x2?   1300? 1400?  That would be top 5.

He had more yards than Mike Evans and Amari Cooper, in fewer games.  He had more yards than Brandin Cooks or Corey Davis.    He did that with TB and PJ throwing to him.

touchdowns

yards are great but TDs fill out the resume

Edited July 15, 2021 by Moo Daeng

[SBBlue]

On 7/15/2021 at 10:32 AM, Moo Daeng said:

touchdowns

yards are great but TDs fill out the resume

He would have had at least one more if Teddy didn't could hit him wideopen in the back of the ez.

He'll get more next year.