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Packers 2018 rookie preview: How J’Mon Moore fits in Green Bay offense

By Derek Rasmussen

COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 2: J'Mon Moore #6 of the Missouri Tigers runs for a touchdown against the Missouri State Bears in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 2: J'Mon Moore #6 of the Missouri Tigers runs for a touchdown against the Missouri State Bears in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /
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A preview of how wide receiver J’Mon Moore fits in the Green Bay Packers offense.

The Green Bay Packers had a lot of issues during the 2017 campaign. On the offensive side, aside from Aaron Rodgers‘ injury, the wide receiver position was a big one.

Jordy Nelson wasn’t able to return to form after his injury. The season started off well, but he quickly vanished after Rodgers went down.

Drafting J’Mon Moore in the fourth round of last month’s draft might be exactly what they needed.

Moore posted a 4.60-second 40-yard dash time at the combine, according to NFL.com, followed up with a 4.48 time at his pro day. Game tape will show that he plays closer to 4.48 than 4.60.

The Packers receivers have had a hard time creating separation in recent years.

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The combine measures quickness and agility with two drills: the three-cone drill and the 20-yard shuttle. Moore posted a 6.56-second three-cone drill to go along with a 4.04-second 20-yard shuttle.

His three-cone drill tied him for first among wide receivers while his 20-yard shuttle was second.

Another strength for Moore is his route-running ability. Rodgers is a stickler when it comes to his wide receivers running the correct routes.

Watch the clip below that shows Moore’s quickness in and out of cuts along with his sharpness in routes.

Davante Adams and Randall Cobb will be the top two wide receivers. Heading into training camp, Geronimo Allison will be number three.

Holdovers such as Michael Clark, DeAngelo Yancey and Trevor Davis will compete with Moore, Equanimeous St. Brown, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

At the end of preseason, Moore will slide into the number three spot, barring injury. Meaning, he will be opposite of Adams with Cobb in the slot.

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Last year, the Green Bay Packers were able to hit on three late-round running backs. General manager Brian Gutekunst is hoping to do the same with wide receivers this year.

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