Ridley>Moore?

[CPcavedweller]

CMC ran for 186 yards last week. Moore is learning every receiver position we have and is likely taking reps in practice that generally go to first teamers. As soon as we can put him all over the field, without giving away what our plan  is on offense, he will play. It isn't to say it's his fault, but it's more of the fact that in order to utilize him correctly he needs to be able to run in any position.

Fun Fact: We won when Moore had 1 reception while the Falcons lost when Ridley had 3 touchdowns. What does it matter? 

[run-run-pass-punt]

Different teams, different approaches, different opportunities - just different circumstances. I think Moore showed what he is capable of on his TD. He has had such limited opportunity to showcase himself.

[CPcavedweller]

7 minutes ago, Cracka McNasty said:

Right now? Probably

He is 3 years older and was the most pro ready receiver in the draft. Moore has the higher ceiling from what everyone has said.

 

Ridley plays in a system where they throw the ball a ton more than we do. Too early to tell right now. 

No one but the huddle is freaking out about Moore. He is sitting to make sure he learns the positions. He didn't run pro style concepts at Maryland like Ridley did at Alabama and that takes time. Once he gets it, our offense should be back to it's explosive 2015 ways. I suspect Cam may score 50 TD's again as he did in 2015 once Moore gets up to speed. 

[MasterAwesome]

All I know is that if DJ Moore had a 150-yard 3 TD game in his 3rd game of his rookie season, we’d have 8 or 9 threads on how he’s a first-ballot HOFer lol. Now all of a sudden the Huddle is so calm and rational and is taking the “Wait and see” approach.

[Anybodyhome]

Ridley is a starter.

Moore is not a starter.

[DeAngelo Beason]

Ridley plays on a team stacked with superstars at the receiver and running back position, and with a quarterback that throws the ball 45 times a game.  

 

Moore plays on a team that throws the ball 20 times a game, and is surrounded by modest talent on the offensive side of the ball.  If they traded places, they'd be producing the opposite numbers of one another.  Moore is essentially a "victim" of our system, although I'd argue winning games and being a good team means your targets will naturally be limited.

[uncfan888]

34 minutes ago, Mikey818 said:

So far Ridley has been balling Moore not so much. Did we pick the wrong guy?

Stop making threads

[falconidae]

16 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

Yes let's compare a WR from a pro system who's Funchess' age and old compared to a very young raw rookie from a poor program at Maryland.

Ridley's near his ceiling already. We're putting our cards in for Moore's potential and future, which is very bright.

 

First, I'm a falcons fan, love me some Ridley,  and even I think the question is ridiculous.

And, 23 is not old.

Near his ceiling? Hardly. Give Ridley 3 years and he'll be a much better WR, ready to take over from Julio as a number 1.

[saints4lifeagain]

Ridley should be more pro ready. He's like 74.

[saints4lifeagain]

2 minutes ago, falconidae said:

 

First, I'm a falcons fan, love me some Ridley,  and even I think the question is ridiculous.

And, 23 is not old.

Near his ceiling? Hardly. Give Ridley 3 years and he'll be a much better WR, ready to take over from Julio as a number 1.

24 at the end of the rookie year is old lol. 

I'd bet good money Ridley doesn't become the #1 receiver many believe he will be.

[Mikey818]

1 minute ago, saints4lifeagain said:

24 at the end of the rookie year is old lol. 

I'd bet good money Ridley doesn't become the #1 receiver many believe he will be.

Ridley seems to run good routes

[Saca312]

3 minutes ago, falconidae said:

 

Near his ceiling? Hardly. Give Ridley 3 years and he'll be a much better WR, ready to take over from Julio as a number 1.

I didn't mean that as a demerit. I think him coming out of college he was already going to be around a top 10 receiver in the league. Analytics from the past have pointed towards the idea he's more towards his ceiling around that age coming out of college. I agree with it.

He's got a ton of things already at a pro level down and is a real good technician. Could he improve? Yeah of course. But that's already improving from really great to even better. The issue with why I say Moore has more potential simply is due to having superior athleticism.

As far as technique and ability goes, Ridley's already got all that and has relatively few flaws.

[Snake]

Most definitely did. Ridley was NFL ready and Moore isn't. Doesn't mean Moore want be good for his next team in 6 years like Funchess. 

[Bartin]

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