4 biggest winners from the Carolina Panthers 2021 offseason so far
By Dean Jones
D.J. Moore – Carolina Panthers WR
The fact D.J. Moore managed to go over 1,000 receiving yards in 2020 was a miracle considering the clear chemistry problems with Teddy Bridgewater. This only enhanced his reputation as one of the league’s best young wideouts and there is potential for further progress next season providing things work out where Sam Darnold is concerned.
Although Moore was overlooked by Pro Football Focus in their top-32 wide receiver rankings ahead of the campaign, this slight can only motivate him towards greater success in 2021. The former first-round pick has gone back to his old college No. 2 that he wore at Maryland following the NFL rule change, which could be another potential impact that shouldn’t go unnoticed.
Moore had his fifth-year option rightfully picked up by the Carolina Panthers and if he reaches four figures for a third straight season, then expect a bumper payday will be coming his way sooner rather than later.
The Panthers added David Moore, Terrace Marshall Jr., and Shi Smith to the passing attack to compensate for Curtis Samuel’s departure to the Washington Football Team in free agency. Christian McCaffrey is also returning to full health after a frustrating season, so it will be hard for teams to focus primarily on Moore with so many other dangers to account for.
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This is based on the premise Darnold can hit the ground running and start alleviating the perception he is nothing more than a draft bust rather than a product of his environment with the New York Jets. Moore will be a big factor in this and a potential Pro Bowl campaign might not be too far away.