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DJ Moore has interesting reaction to Matt Rhule comment
Sep 25, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (2) against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers WR DJ Moore has interesting reaction to Matt Rhule comment

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Dan Benton  |  Last updated 10/1/22

Wherever Baker Mayfield goes, issues with his wide receivers seem to follow. That has remained true with the Carolina Panthers, where DJ Moore appeared to throw subtle shade at Mayfield on Friday.

Moore seemed to take exception with Panthers head coach Matt Rhule, who claimed the receivers need to help Mayfield by getting open. Obviously biting his tongue and with a sly smile, Moore skirted the question and avoided throwing Mayfield directly under the bus. However, the receiver’s face couldn’t hide his true feelings.

“Open is open in this league,” Moore said. “If the quarterback doesn’t see it that way, it’s cool. They go on to the next read — next person is open. That goes for everybody in our room. Everybody can get open, doesn’t matter.”

So far this season, Mayfield has completed a career-low 51.9% of his passes for 550 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He’s averaging just 6.8 yards per attempt, which also represents a career-low.

Meanwhile, Moore has just seven receptions for 88 yards after posting three consecutive 1,100-yard seasons.

Something eventually has to change for the 1-2 Panthers, and that may come when Sam Darnold returns from injured reserve.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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