'He’s that guy:' NFL WR coach on DJ Moore
How many prime years does he have left? What makes him different than other WR1's? Go Long chats with one coach who worked the new Buffalo Bills wideout daily.
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The Buffalo Bills could not afford to wait around and hope for the best at the wide receiver position this spring. DJ Moore is now Western New York-bound. It wasn’t cheap. But it was very necessary. I wrote on the trade here.
Over the weekend, Go Long also caught up with one NFL coach who worked with Moore daily.
Our entire conversation is below for paid subscribers.
He views this all as a perfect fit and explains exactly why…
What does DJ bring this team?
He’s like Josh. He might not be conventional. DJ’s not a super route runner. Josh is not always throwing on time, but DJ is going to make plays. Put the ball in his hands and he’s going to make plays. Plus, Brady knows him from being with him in Carolina. So he knows what he’s getting. That’s a great fit for him. They’re going to get somebody that is among the best in the league with the ball in his hands. He’s not necessarily a Stefon Diggs or a super route runner, but he’s always open. End of the day, he’s going to be where he’s supposed to be at the right time, and Josh is going to love him. So I think it’s a great fit for him.
He’s 6-foot-nothing, 213, but he gets open. What do you think he really does better than most of his peers?
To me, the only guy who runs better with the ball in his hands to me is Ja’Marr Chase.