This isn’t the first time Moore has been in a situation such as this, waiting on the sideline most of the season, biding his time until he can get on the field. The situation was different in Tampa Bay, when the veteran was on the practice squad until Week 12, and didn’t make a catch until Week 14.
Once that first catch happened, though, Moore became a small but vital part of an offense that muscled its way into the postseason. He finished those seven games in the regular season and two games in the playoffs with eight catches on 11 targets for 171 yards and two touchdowns.
“Just wait till your number’s called, and when it’s called, just make sure you’re ready,” he preached the lesson from that time. “So that year in Tampa helped me out a lot, you know, just staying ready and staying ready, ain’t got to get ready is what I was always told.
“This little injury kind of helped me take a step back and really take it all in and get ready for when that number is called and when I’m able to do my role. So, yeah, it’s been bittersweet, but I take it day by day.”
Much like when on the field, Moore’s simple presence has been enough to boost Young and the rest of the offense. The receiver stayed in Charlotte for the duration of his recovery, ensuring he attended practice every day and meetings.