As grueling as an NFL season can get, it’s no surprise to see some players continue to keep their bodies in top shape during the offseason. Some endure rigorous workouts, stick to a strict diet, and constantly analyze film to improve their game. For Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore, he takes a radically different approach.
When Moore showed up as a guest on the St. Brown Brothers podcast, one of the questions he was asked was about his workout routine in the offseason:
“I stay at Disneyworld during the offseason,” Moore said. “I don’t do no workouts. I’ll drink Mountain Dew, smoke cigars, and when OTAs or Justin [Fields] tell me to come by, I do the workout with no stretch and pop off.”
How good is DJ Moore with his unorthodox offseason approach?
Moore’s offseason antics might be shocking to some, but it’s hard to argue with the results. In the 2023 season, Moore is coming off the best season of his career. In 17 games, he had 1,364 receiving yards, eight touchdowns, and averaged ten yards a target.
Despite his unorthodox methods, Moore’s performance over his career has been commendable. Since entering the NFL in 2018, he has amassed four seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards. What’s even more surprising is that over his six-year career, Moore has only missed five games.
Now that we’ve seen what DJ Moore can do when he’s enjoying himself in the offseason, how good could he be if he followed an offseason program like Derrick Henry or Aaron Donald? On the other hand, you could also make the debate that Moore’s choices helped him achieve a better work-life balance since the mental rigors of the NFL can take their toll on anyone.
In considering Moore’s approach, it’s essential to recognize that every athlete is unique, with different needs and responses to training and rest. While a Disneyland-filled offseason might work for him, it might not be as effective for other players.
Whether he was telling the truth or making a joke to make the podcast more interesting, Moore’s case opens up a wider dialogue about the evolving nature of athlete training and the importance of personal well-being in professional sports.
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