Popular Post whodeawhodat Posted May 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2021 https://nypost.com/2021/05/18/elijah-moores-elite-skillset-should-have-jets-drooling/ Jacob Peeler, as is obvious from one look at his Twitter handle, @NastyWideOuts, has coached his share of elite receivers. Jets rookie Elijah Moore, however, still stands out from the crowd in two regards: Motivation and route-running. That’s even when two faces in Peeler’s crowd belong to the Titans’ A.J. Brown and the Seahawks’ DK Metcalf, who have combined for 16 100-yard receiving games and 36 touchdowns over the past two seasons. Both Brown and Metcalf were second-round draft picks in 2019, just as Moore was in 2021. So, can Moore make that kind of immediate impact? “You hate to stamp any kind of expectation on something,” Peeler told The Post, “but, knowing the way he is wired, he is the most self-motivated kid I’ve ever had a chance to coach. He always wanted to be great. He will without a doubt make an impact Year 1. To what extent, a lot of factors go into that. But from a mindset and work-ethic standpoint, he’ll do everything in his power to get that accomplished.” Viral video a few weeks ago showed an emotional Brown at Moore’s draft party recounting what a blessing it was for them to be roommates at Mississippi despite their two-year age difference. That’s no exaggeration, said the coach who had those two, plus Metcalf, in his meetings in 2018 before Peeler became Texas State’s offensive coordinator. Moore made his first college start in November 2018, two weeks after Metcalf suffered a season-ending broken bone in his neck. He finished the game with the Ole Miss freshman record of 11 receptions for 129 yards, mostly at the expense of South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn as the two battled in the slot. Horn was selected No. 8 overall this year by the Panthers — 26 spots ahead of Moore. “You’d come in Sunday mornings to wrap up the game and introduce the next opponent,” Peeler said. “Well, one thing those three did completely on their own was they’d sit in the wide-receiver room on Sunday nights and study cut-ups and YouTube clips of all these receivers, whether it was DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley or Julio Jones. Immediately after the team deal, they put in extra work on their own.” “Nasty Wideouts” is a motto Peeler started when he was coaching at California and has carried to various stops. He knew Moore filled the bill when he was recruiting high school powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and saw Moore’s one-on-one practice matchups with Asante Samuel Jr., who went on to be a cornerback at Florida State and a fellow 2021 second-round pick . “We liked Eli off his junior film,” Peeler said, “but when I really loved Eli was when I went to watch him practice. He never took a day off. He is on from the moment he crosses the white stripe until the last whistle blows. I just remember him outworking every single person on the field. I liked the film, but I loved his work ethic even more.” The three Ole Miss products don’t play receiver the same way. Brown (6-foot-1, 226 pounds) is one of the toughest to tackle after the catch. Metcalf (6-4, 235) is a home-run threat with a rare size-speed combination. Moore (5-10, 178) is a dynamo who finds creases and turns on the burners. “It’s his ability to get in and out of routes and drop his hips and accelerate and decelerate out of cuts that’s elite,” Peeler said. “When I say elite, I can put my stamp on it: It is the best I have ever been around. He understands leverage and how to attack defenders based on how they are playing him. The kid just understands football.” Peeler got a first-hand look at Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson last October, when Texas State played BYU. Peeler had a knowing smile during the draft. “If you have a quarterback who is able to extend plays, Elijah is so savvy to find and operate in open space,” Peeler said. “I think that will be fun to watch those two grow together.” 11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Crusher Posted May 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2021 Wow! Are we sure he’s on the Jets? Sounds more like the guy we try to sign after a stellar 12 year career. It’s just strange, but oh so exciting. 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bungaman Posted May 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, The Crusher said: Wow! Are we sure he’s on the Jets? Sounds more like the guy we try to sign after a stellar 12 year career. It’s just strange, but oh so exciting. Being a fan since '70, it's really difficult to let myself get psyched. But after so many years of drafting guys who turned out to be meh or worse, it would be true cosmic justice if the Jets had a cluster of talent develop the way some other teams (thinking of the Bradshaw era Steelers, the Aikman era Cowboys, etc.) had a couple of years of historically great drafts that set them up for a decade. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bungaman said: Being a fan since '70, it's really difficult to let myself get psyched. But after so many years of drafting guys who turned out to be meh or worse, it would be true cosmic justice if the Jets had a cluster of talent develop the way some other teams (thinking of the Bradshaw era Steelers, the Aikman era Cowboys, etc.) had a couple of years of historically great drafts that set them up for a decade. Exactly! To think we got him after after 2nd rated QB and top rated guard makes it even more unlikely it actually happen. Too Non Jetsy to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbt Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 this draft (along with Becton and Mims from last year) can setup our team to be a top 10 team for years to come even if Wilson turns out to be just average or bad. Moore will be the best WR from this draft 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, jbt said: this draft (along with Becton and Mims from last year) can setup our team to be a top 10 team for years to come even if Wilson turns out to be just average or bad. Moore will be the best WR from this draft If Wilson turns out to be bad, the only way this becomes a top 10 team is if they luck into another QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, jbt said: this draft (along with Becton and Mims from last year) can setup our team to be a top 10 team for years to come even if Wilson turns out to be just average or bad. Moore will be the best WR from this draft Top ten? Id be happy for not absolutely miserable to watch as a start. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, #27TheDominator said: If Wilson turns out to be bad, the only way this becomes a top 10 team is if they luck into another QB. Yep. So... Think Andrew Lucks healed up yet? Asking for a friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSteve Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 33 minutes ago, jbt said: this draft (along with Becton and Mims from last year) can setup our team to be a top 10 team for years to come even if Wilson turns out to be just average or bad. Moore will be the best WR from this draft Not to mention, we have 4 picks in the first two rounds next year as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 it seems every year there are guys that come in and get these fluff pieces. okay, mims looks pretty good so far and hopefully moore does too. it's nice to see the jets getting some bigger receivers that should be able to challenge the db's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Cowbell Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, jbt said: this draft (along with Becton and Mims from last year) can setup our team to be a top 10 team for years to come even if Wilson turns out to be just average or bad. Moore will be the best WR from this draft You better pray Wilson is not bad because that means this team is bad. Wilson should not be bad unless this team fails him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Metcalf and brown are top 5 elite receivers in this league. And Elijah Moore was drafted higher then both of them. This kid is going to be a superstar. Thank you Joe Douglas. Thank you!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinc855 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 His jerseys are already sold out in medium 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreened Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, jbt said: this draft (along with Becton and Mims from last year) can setup our team to be a top 10 team for years to come even if Wilson turns out to be just average or bad. Moore will be the best WR from this draft I could not imagine setting myself up like this anymore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bronx Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 #8, the jersey than won't require a trip here by 2024... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronx Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 27 minutes ago, kevinc855 said: His jerseys are already sold out in medium @The Crusher no worries my friend, plenty 5XL in stock. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Reading Elijah Moore articles is my idea of erotica. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeardedSavage Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Very easy to get excited about this dude. That AJ Brown video where he was crying tears of joy for Moore was a bit "that's my quarterback-ish" but I can't help but see that, and articles like this, as genuinely encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patriot Killa Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 There fluff pieces, and then there’s articles that detail the exciting truth - this article is exciting truth. Moore is the real deal. I do not lie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackhuntr Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Don't know if this has been posted yet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 23 hours ago, jbt said: this draft (along with Becton and Mims from last year) can setup our team to be a top 10 team for years to come even if Wilson turns out to be just average or bad. Moore will be the best WR from this draft For Jets to be "a top 10 team for years," Wilson will have to be good. An average (or bad) QB can be dragged to success now and then in a magical year but for sustained success and perennial contending you need to have The Man behind center. I'm not suggesting a good QB can do it all alone (been accused of that before) but having one is the ticket to ride. There are 100 roads to a championship, 95 of them start with a good QB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Also, he went to st.thomas aquinas in ft.lauderdale so that has me liking him even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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