I don't want to rain on anyone's parade of negativity, but here's an interesting perspective on Moore's production in 2012. Personally, I don't really put too much stock in many of PFF's numbers.
But I think it's clear that Moore's gaffe in the playoff game is making people vastly underrate his ability. In addition to these numbers, keep in mind that he flew around the field like a mini Brian Dawkins all year after barely being able to tackle his rookie season.
I think we have a starter here and a guy who's hungry to be a great player. Rather than writing him off as a weakness like many uninformed fans tend to do, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he'll be an asset for us this year.
http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/prim...y-good-in-2012
But I think it's clear that Moore's gaffe in the playoff game is making people vastly underrate his ability. In addition to these numbers, keep in mind that he flew around the field like a mini Brian Dawkins all year after barely being able to tackle his rookie season.
I think we have a starter here and a guy who's hungry to be a great player. Rather than writing him off as a weakness like many uninformed fans tend to do, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that he'll be an asset for us this year.
http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/prim...y-good-in-2012
Douglas Lee May 21, 2013 10:00 AM
Secret Superstar: Rahim Moore
www.profootballfocus.com
A year after spending some Sundays as a healthy scratch, Moore played more snaps in 2012 than any other Broncos defender. Often lining up deep as Denver’s last line of defense, Moore allowed just 0.46 Yards Per Coverage Snap and surrendered a first down or touchdown on only 1.64% of his snaps. At the same time, he frequently showed the speed and instincts to provide support against backfield screens. And when he got to the point of attack, he sealed the deal.
After amassing 11 missed tackles in 43 attempts in 2011 (including the playoffs), Moore had just eight in 96 attempts in 2012. Amazingly, he’d transformed himself from one of the worst-tackling safeties in the league into one of the best. And with a +9.0 grade in the regular season that tied for the 10th-highest of any safety, he was one of the more promising young defenders in the league. This would have been the lasting image of Moore heading into the upcoming season, except for the outcome of one play.
We're obviously not done hearing about that play, and frankly, it will continiue to be a sore spot no matter how many SB titles potentially follow it (Michael Dean Perry, you're still not off the hook). But Rahim Moore is just 23 years old, and there's no reason to think he can't live up to his pre-draft billing, if he hasn't already.
Secret Superstar: Rahim Moore
www.profootballfocus.com
A year after spending some Sundays as a healthy scratch, Moore played more snaps in 2012 than any other Broncos defender. Often lining up deep as Denver’s last line of defense, Moore allowed just 0.46 Yards Per Coverage Snap and surrendered a first down or touchdown on only 1.64% of his snaps. At the same time, he frequently showed the speed and instincts to provide support against backfield screens. And when he got to the point of attack, he sealed the deal.
After amassing 11 missed tackles in 43 attempts in 2011 (including the playoffs), Moore had just eight in 96 attempts in 2012. Amazingly, he’d transformed himself from one of the worst-tackling safeties in the league into one of the best. And with a +9.0 grade in the regular season that tied for the 10th-highest of any safety, he was one of the more promising young defenders in the league. This would have been the lasting image of Moore heading into the upcoming season, except for the outcome of one play.
We're obviously not done hearing about that play, and frankly, it will continiue to be a sore spot no matter how many SB titles potentially follow it (Michael Dean Perry, you're still not off the hook). But Rahim Moore is just 23 years old, and there's no reason to think he can't live up to his pre-draft billing, if he hasn't already.
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