Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated'

Rugby Saint II · 05-21-2013, 08:55 AM

I wanted to share this message I received from Lance Moore's mother who is a registered member here at BlackandGold.com. Thought everyone would enjoy reading this.

Hi, RSII-

I've loved me some Lance Moore his whole life! It makes a mother proud that people finally know what I've known Lance's whole life -- that he is and always has been underrated. People assume because he's not the tallest guy on the field that he can't possibly be any good. They've obviously never seen the 41" vertical jump in person. Defenses everywhere have underestimated him forever. Not everybody has, though. One local news reporter in high school said the only way to guard Lance is to lock him on the team bus. I agree!

My favorite thing about Lance is that he's the same sweet, caring person now as he was when he was a little boy. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Lance has been making those acrobatic catches his whole career. At Toledo, Lance caught the game-winning TD, against a #9 rated Pitt, with 43 seconds in the game. It's known as "The Catch" at Toledo. For a lot of years after that, Larry Fitzgerald wouldn't shake Lance's hand because, as Larry put it, Lance ruined his season. Ha!

Anyway... I just wanted to say thanks for being a fan. It makes me happy when you good people appreciate Lance and his talent. I don't care what happens from here on out in Lance's career, because New Orleans will always be MY team. I live in Browns/Bengals territory and so it's great to have an awesome team to root for. (If anyone ever wonders why the Browns have sucked the last 7-8 years... It's because of me. They cut Lance on the last day of camp -- on his birthday, no less -- and so since then the hex has been on. I suppose I should get over it because they did Lance a huge favor. He would have never played for New Orleans, Sean, and with Drew, but still. A mother never forgets when her child is heartbroken. So the hex is still on!)

If you're interested, check out the BC Lions in the CFL and #17. Nick's a 6'2" version of Lance. He holds the receiving record in the Big House from when Toledo beat Michigan in 2008. Nick had 20 catches!

Have a wonderful weekend.
Debbie Moore

TheOak · 05-21-2013, 09:01 AM

Welcome to B&G Mrs. Moore!

We wish more mothers would visit.. Mothers provide insight that Scouts just can not discover watching tape.

Feel free to give "that look" to any members that need it. I still get "that look" from my mother and I am 42

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aintasinner · 05-21-2013, 09:04 AM

No wonder Lance is a standout player and an individual of impeccable character. His mom sounds like a loving and devoted parent. She has reared an outstanding young man and that's even more important than being an outstanding athlete. Although, the fact that the Saints have benefitted from his athleticism is pretty great, too!

Danno · 05-21-2013, 09:07 AM

Love the guy and I agree he's a bit under-rated, but he disappears at times.

I think he's one of those cat-quick match-up guys. If he up against one of those taller CB's who can't cut on a dime, he has the advantage. Up against a CB who can also cut on a dime, maybe not so much.

But I'm nitpicking.

TheOak · 05-21-2013, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Love the guy and I agree he's a bit under-rated, but he disappears at times.

I think he's one of those cat-quick match-up guys. If he up against one of those taller CB's who can't cut on a dime, he has the advantage. Up against a CB who can also cut on a dime, maybe not so much.

But I'm nitpicking.

See that handbag Danno? Keep nitpicking... You'll get it flung at ya.

st thomas · 05-21-2013, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Love the guy and I agree he's a bit under-rated, but he disappears at times.

I think he's one of those cat-quick match-up guys. If he up against one of those taller CB's who can't cut on a dime, he has the advantage. Up against a CB who can also cut on a dime, maybe not so much.

But I'm nitpicking.

Don't totally agree with u danno but lance dropping more than his fair share of passes is what keeps him from getting the big time attention he really deserves. He just sometimes loses his concentration on the easiest catches then makes these all world acrobatic imposible throws to him. But i see your point. Miss debbie is a class act person for raising an awesome football player and person.. And your right i'm kissing but.

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dizzle88 · 05-21-2013, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by st thomas

Don't totally agree with u danno but lance dropping more than his fair share of passes is what keeps him from getting the big time attention he really deserves. He just sometimes loses his concentration on the easiest catches then makes these all world acrobatic imposible throws to him. But i see your point. Miss debbie is a class act person for raising an awesome football player and person.. And your right i'm kissing but.:

Every WR at some point drops passes they should have caught, lance has got a much better track record of not dropping passes than a lot of our WR's

Namely jimmy graham

TheOak · 05-21-2013, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by st thomas

Don't totally agree with u danno but lance dropping more than his fair share of passes is what keeps him from getting the big time attention he really deserves. He just sometimes loses his concentration on the easiest catches then makes these all world acrobatic imposible throws to him. But i see your point. Miss debbie is a class act person for raising an awesome football player and person.. And your right i'm kissing but.:

What is a high drop rate to you? Lance's # is less than 7.

NFL Leaders - Football - NBC Sports

Less than 6
NFL Leaders - Football - NBC Sports

5 drops out of 104 targets
NFL Player Stats - Lance Moore - New Orleans Saints - Football - NBC Sports

2011 - 15th best hands in the league
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...ping-the-ball/

st thomas · 05-21-2013, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

What is a high drop rate to you? Lance's # is less than 7.

NFL Leaders - Football - NBC Sports

Less than 6
NFL Leaders - Football - NBC Sports

5 drops out of 104 targets
NFL Player Stats - Lance Moore - New Orleans Saints - Football - NBC Sports

2011 - 15th best hands in the league
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...ping-the-ball/

I not saying anything about rankings or stats. Its just the drops when they count. Droped balls on a game winning. Or the very least is a 3rd and 5 or 6 and need that first down or its over and it touched ur hands or you caught a million like it and did't game over or drive killer momentum shift. Just plain cridical drop. Could be the reason lance don't get the espn headliner if thats whats the thread is all about. Look i love me some lance too. Its just not lance also. Grahm. Colston. Just because they keep colston out of the Pro bowl don't mean hes not an elite reciever to me.

TheOak · 05-21-2013, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by st thomas

I not saying anything about rankings or stats. Its just the drops when they count. Droped balls on a game winning. Or the very least is a 3rd and 5 or 6 and need that first down or its over and it touched ur hands or you caught a million like it and did't game over or drive killer momentum shift. Just plain cridical drop. Could be the reason lance don't get the espn headliner if thats whats the thread is all about. Look i love me some lance too. Its just not lance also. Grahm. Colston. Just because they keep colston out of the Pro bowl don't mean hes not an elite reciever to me.

If your going to say Drew doesn't go to him because of drops then that is a stat, and when it comes down to it with the game on the line Lance is my go to guy above the rest.

Lance Moore is the most clutch receiver we have. There is a reason that Drew goes to lance in all of those situations, it isn't because he drops.

lance does not get ESPN headliners for the same reasons the rest of our WR and RBs don't. We spread the ball, and they wear a Saints Jersey.

05-21-2013, 08:55 AM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,121	Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' I wanted to share this message I received from Lance Moore's mother who is a registered member here at BlackandGold.com. Thought everyone would enjoy reading this. Hi, RSII- I've loved me some Lance Moore his whole life! It makes a mother proud that people finally know what I've known Lance's whole life -- that he is and always has been underrated. People assume because he's not the tallest guy on the field that he can't possibly be any good. They've obviously never seen the 41" vertical jump in person. Defenses everywhere have underestimated him forever. Not everybody has, though. One local news reporter in high school said the only way to guard Lance is to lock him on the team bus. I agree! My favorite thing about Lance is that he's the same sweet, caring person now as he was when he was a little boy. I wouldn't have it any other way. Lance has been making those acrobatic catches his whole career. At Toledo, Lance caught the game-winning TD, against a #9 rated Pitt, with 43 seconds in the game. It's known as "The Catch" at Toledo. For a lot of years after that, Larry Fitzgerald wouldn't shake Lance's hand because, as Larry put it, Lance ruined his season. Ha! Anyway... I just wanted to say thanks for being a fan. It makes me happy when you good people appreciate Lance and his talent. I don't care what happens from here on out in Lance's career, because New Orleans will always be MY team. I live in Browns/Bengals territory and so it's great to have an awesome team to root for. (If anyone ever wonders why the Browns have sucked the last 7-8 years... It's because of me. They cut Lance on the last day of camp -- on his birthday, no less -- and so since then the hex has been on. I suppose I should get over it because they did Lance a huge favor. He would have never played for New Orleans, Sean, and with Drew, but still. A mother never forgets when her child is heartbroken. So the hex is still on!) If you're interested, check out the BC Lions in the CFL and #17. Nick's a 6'2" version of Lance. He holds the receiving record in the Big House from when Toledo beat Michigan in 2008. Nick had 20 catches! Have a wonderful weekend. Debbie Moore Attached Thumbnails Halo, SapperSaint, RockyMountainSaint and 5 others like this.
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05-21-2013, 09:01 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,041	Re: Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' Welcome to B&G Mrs. Moore! We wish more mothers would visit.. Mothers provide insight that Scouts just can not discover watching tape. Feel free to give "that look" to any members that need it. I still get "that look" from my mother and I am 42 . Halo, SmashMouth and aintasinner like this.
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05-21-2013, 09:04 AM	#3
aintasinner Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 161	Re: Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' No wonder Lance is a standout player and an individual of impeccable character. His mom sounds like a loving and devoted parent. She has reared an outstanding young man and that's even more important than being an outstanding athlete. Although, the fact that the Saints have benefitted from his athleticism is pretty great, too! Halo, SmashMouth and dam1953 like this.

05-21-2013, 09:07 AM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Re: Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' Love the guy and I agree he's a bit under-rated, but he disappears at times. I think he's one of those cat-quick match-up guys. If he up against one of those taller CB's who can't cut on a dime, he has the advantage. Up against a CB who can also cut on a dime, maybe not so much. But I'm nitpicking. Halo and RockyMountainSaint like this.

05-21-2013, 09:15 AM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,041	Re: Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' Originally Posted by Danno Love the guy and I agree he's a bit under-rated, but he disappears at times. I think he's one of those cat-quick match-up guys. If he up against one of those taller CB's who can't cut on a dime, he has the advantage. Up against a CB who can also cut on a dime, maybe not so much. But I'm nitpicking. See that handbag Danno? Keep nitpicking... You'll get it flung at ya. Halo and Danno like this.

05-21-2013, 09:29 AM	#6
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' Originally Posted by Danno Love the guy and I agree he's a bit under-rated, but he disappears at times. I think he's one of those cat-quick match-up guys. If he up against one of those taller CB's who can't cut on a dime, he has the advantage. Up against a CB who can also cut on a dime, maybe not so much. But I'm nitpicking. Don't totally agree with u danno but lance dropping more than his fair share of passes is what keeps him from getting the big time attention he really deserves. He just sometimes loses his concentration on the easiest catches then makes these all world acrobatic imposible throws to him. But i see your point. Miss debbie is a class act person for raising an awesome football player and person.. And your right i'm kissing but.:

05-21-2013, 09:43 AM	#7
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,521	Re: Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' Originally Posted by st thomas Don't totally agree with u danno but lance dropping more than his fair share of passes is what keeps him from getting the big time attention he really deserves. He just sometimes loses his concentration on the easiest catches then makes these all world acrobatic imposible throws to him. But i see your point. Miss debbie is a class act person for raising an awesome football player and person.. And your right i'm kissing but.: Every WR at some point drops passes they should have caught, lance has got a much better track record of not dropping passes than a lot of our WR's Namely jimmy graham Halo likes this.

05-21-2013, 09:53 AM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,041	Re: Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' Originally Posted by st thomas Don't totally agree with u danno but lance dropping more than his fair share of passes is what keeps him from getting the big time attention he really deserves. He just sometimes loses his concentration on the easiest catches then makes these all world acrobatic imposible throws to him. But i see your point. Miss debbie is a class act person for raising an awesome football player and person.. And your right i'm kissing but.: What is a high drop rate to you? Lance's # is less than 7. NFL Leaders - Football - NBC Sports Less than 6 NFL Leaders - Football - NBC Sports 5 drops out of 104 targets NFL Player Stats - Lance Moore - New Orleans Saints - Football - NBC Sports 2011 - 15th best hands in the league https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...ping-the-ball/ Rugby Saint II likes this.
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05-21-2013, 10:44 AM	#9
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' Originally Posted by TheOak What is a high drop rate to you? Lance's # is less than 7. NFL Leaders - Football - NBC Sports Less than 6 NFL Leaders - Football - NBC Sports 5 drops out of 104 targets NFL Player Stats - Lance Moore - New Orleans Saints - Football - NBC Sports 2011 - 15th best hands in the league https://www.profootballfocus.com/blo...ping-the-ball/ I not saying anything about rankings or stats. Its just the drops when they count. Droped balls on a game winning. Or the very least is a 3rd and 5 or 6 and need that first down or its over and it touched ur hands or you caught a million like it and did't game over or drive killer momentum shift. Just plain cridical drop. Could be the reason lance don't get the espn headliner if thats whats the thread is all about. Look i love me some lance too. Its just not lance also. Grahm. Colston. Just because they keep colston out of the Pro bowl don't mean hes not an elite reciever to me.
	thats the fact jack!!!!!

05-21-2013, 11:42 AM	#10
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,041	Re: Lance Moore's Mom says he's 'Underrated' Originally Posted by st thomas I not saying anything about rankings or stats. Its just the drops when they count. Droped balls on a game winning. Or the very least is a 3rd and 5 or 6 and need that first down or its over and it touched ur hands or you caught a million like it and did't game over or drive killer momentum shift. Just plain cridical drop. Could be the reason lance don't get the espn headliner if thats whats the thread is all about. Look i love me some lance too. Its just not lance also. Grahm. Colston. Just because they keep colston out of the Pro bowl don't mean hes not an elite reciever to me. If your going to say Drew doesn't go to him because of drops then that is a stat, and when it comes down to it with the game on the line Lance is my go to guy above the rest. Lance Moore is the most clutch receiver we have. There is a reason that Drew goes to lance in all of those situations, it isn't because he drops. lance does not get ESPN headliners for the same reasons the rest of our WR and RBs don't. We spread the ball, and they wear a Saints Jersey. SaintnDE likes this.

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