Let's talk about DJ Moore

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What the **** is with this dude this season? He got paid before the season started, and almost right from the jump, he's been a completely different guy. He's been uncharacteristically pouty and visibly upset on the field and sideline multiple times.
Even worse than though - because we know WRs in general are known to kind of be divas when things don't go their way - he is regularly going half speed when running routes, not finishing routes, and flat out just giving up at times. You don't see other top WRs do shit like this regardless of how upset they are. They all continue playing hard because they want the ball.. DJ is playing like he doesn't even care.

Yesterday was no different... and he took it to another level by walking off the field while the play was still going on... Sure, it looked like the play was maybe going nowhere, but doesn't DJ know by now that Caleb is keeping it alive as long as possible?

Really disappointing to see, honestly.

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He could have made an easy sideline catch and went out of bounds without getting tackled if he just stood their gimpy and finished the play.

I don't get it.

This dude has gotten more catering and plays for him than any other receiver this season.

Odunze takes a few deep balls from him, Allen spreads the third down safety net, and the guy quits on the team?

He better get right for the next coach or trade his ass.
 

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DJ ran the route that CW usually like to place the ball.. 10 yards out of bounds
 

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both of their full stat lines are below Amon Ra

And one is playing with a rookie QB who is struggling while the other is playing with a guy who's playing the most efficient football of his career.

Odunze's statline would look much better if he wasnt on the bears with caleb.
 

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DJ is running back to CW towards the side line giving CW an option to throw the ball to him and CW doesn't pull the trigger

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DJ momentum carries him out of bounds, which means he has to take himself out of the play otherwise it's a penalty if he touches the ball so DJ removing himself as an option is the correct play


Nothing to see here other than CW not throwing the ball, with that generational "Mahomes style" off platform throw
 

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dj moore is upset that justin is now hanging out with van jefferson instead of him.
 

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He can still block for his teammates if another eligible receiver catches a pass. What if someone caught the ball and fumbled? What if Caleb threw an interception? He can still be apart of the play . No excuses
 

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DJ is running back to CW towards the side line giving CW an option to throw the ball to him and CW doesn't pull the trigger

DJ momentum carries him out of bounds, which means he has to take himself out of the play otherwise it's a penalty if he touches the ball so DJ removing himself as an option is the correct play

Nothing to see here other than CW not throwing the ball, with that generational "Mahomes style" off platform throw
There's not a whole lot of momentum to overcome with the walkthrough pace he was moving at. The only real explanations are: (1) he was hurt, (2) he had no awareness of where he was, or (3) he didn't give a shit... or some combination of those with 3 pretty much being a high-liklihood factor, at least a little.

Mind you, he didn't just step out. He left the sideline and didn't care even a little about the outcome of the play. He checked himself out. I saw Hunter's play was posted in this thread. Hunter didn't turn his back to the game and go walk to the sidelines to sit by himself. DJ checked out. It happens and he'll be fine. But we can't pretend this guy was hustling so hard that he was driven out of competing. He left.
 
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There's not a whole lot of momentum to overcome with the walkthrough pace he was moving at. The only real explanations are: (1) he was hurt, (2) he had no awareness of where he was, or (3) he didn't give a shit... or some combination of those with 3 pretty much being a high-liklihood factor, at least a little.

Mind you, he didn't just step out. He left the sideline and didn't care even a little about the outcome of the play. He checked himself out. I saw Hunter's play was posted in this thread. Hunter didn't turn his back to the game and go walk to the sidelines to sit by himself. DJ checked out. It happens and he'll be fine. But we can't pretend this guy was hustling so hard that he was driven out of competing. He left.
you dont need a lot of momentum when you are toe tapping the sideline..


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DJ is running towards the sideline

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The ball should of allready been in DJs hands in the pic above as he toe taps out of bounds for a 1st down

DJ played it correctly.. Gave CW an option to throw for a 1st down where he either catches it, or it goes out of bounds.

CW didnt throw the ball
 

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There's not a whole lot of momentum to overcome with the walkthrough pace he was moving at. The only real explanations are: (1) he was hurt, (2) he had no awareness of where he was, or (3) he didn't give a shit... or some combination of those with 3 pretty much being a high-liklihood factor, at least a little.

Mind you, he didn't just step out. He left the sideline and didn't care even a little about the outcome of the play. He checked himself out. I saw Hunter's play was posted in this thread. Hunter didn't turn his back to the game and go walk to the sidelines to sit by himself. DJ checked out. It happens and he'll be fine. But we can't pretend this guy was hustling so hard that he was driven out of competing. He left.
Correct. And Hunter was forced out. DJ just casually walks out.
 

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He can still block for his teammates if another eligible receiver catches a pass. What if someone caught the ball and fumbled? What if Caleb threw an interception? He can still be apart of the play . No excuses
Also correct. Let's imagine Maye and Caleb both end up scrambling. Henry is watching the play and can get back on the field and throw a block if needed.

Moore is not watching and the defender on him can blow up Caleb if he scrambles.
 

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He can still block for his teammates if another eligible receiver catches a pass. What if someone caught the ball and fumbled? What if Caleb threw an interception? He can still be apart of the play . No excuses
Agree, it is inexcusable for him to walk to the bench, even if he rolled his ankle. It is a terrible look for DJ.
 

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And one is playing with a rookie QB who is struggling while the other is playing with a guy who's playing the most efficient football of his career.

Odunze's statline would look much better if he wasnt on the bears with caleb.
excuses never end with you
 

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DJ is running back to CW towards the side line giving CW an option to throw the ball to him and CW doesn't pull the trigger

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DJ momentum carries him out of bounds, which means he has to take himself out of the play otherwise it's a penalty if he touches the ball so DJ removing himself as an option is the correct play


Nothing to see here other than CW not throwing the ball, with that generational "Mahomes style" off platform throw
I had that interpretation until I watched it closely, I really think he could have just stopped and waited. Or had time to re-establish while walking.
 

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