Buffalo Rumblings
Moore is confident about what he’ll bring to the Bills’, and excited for the opportunity in front of him.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Elijah Moore put pen to paper, signing his one-year contract with the team on May 5. It’s a signing that represents true opportunity for both sides. For Moore it’s a real chance to show that his talent has been miscast in previous stops. Regarding Buffalo, it’s an opportunity to build something promising at wide receiver for the future.
Following his official commitment, Moore met with members of the media over Zoom to discuss joining the Bills. Moore revealed that the process leading up to his decision to sign with the Bills was “a little bit stressful,” but not because he doubted the opportunity he’d have playing with quarterback Josh Allen. Quite simply, Moore was just “hoping that the right situation opened up that made sense” — which he gratefully found when the call arrived from One Bills Drive.
“When the opportunity with the Bills opened up, it just kind of just sparked some, you know, a lot of... a lot of smiles, a lot of engagement. Just to hear, you know, like how I would be viewed and fit in.”
After beginning his career with the New York Jets as the 34th overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, only to then be traded to the Cleveland Browns after two seasons, Moore understands “the stigma that kind of goes around” as a player now with his third team in five seasons. That said, he’s confident in his abilities and what he can provide Buffalo this season.
Moore explained that the Bills offered him the opportunity to earn his snaps, rather than being promised something borne out of circumstance due to draft status, contract numbers, or even prior production. That stuck with Moore, who respectfully stated that:
“My whole career, I haven’t really had, you know, too many great opportunities with a stable quarterback the entire season. You know, I’ve been playing with so many guys — what it feels like is five quarterbacks every single season. So I just feel like having, you know, being blessed with opportunity to, God willing, have ‘17’ for the entire season, the MVP at that. A top-tier-caliber player, top-tier-caliber team, top-tier-caliber coaches putting you in position, I just feel like it would just be the best position that I’ve been put in yet. So, it’s just so much to look forward to from that. Why not run towards it?”
Moore continually mentioned a strong dedication to his craft, and looks forward to the positive impact he can bring to both the locker room and the football field. I realizing he has plenty to learn still Moore said that “if I’m not good at it right now, I’m going to work my ass off until I become great at it.”
While some are quick to say that Moore hasn’t quite lived up to his draft status as the second pick...
