Rahim Moore Still Has Lots to Prove
Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) causes a fumble on Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Rahim Moore has had a dream season.
One could make the argument he’s a huge reason the Denver Broncos defense is as good as it is. The Denver safety leads the team in interceptions with four, is tied for the team lead in fumbles with two and is sixth in tackles with 44.
Moore has been consistent against the run and the pass. Along with T.J. Ward, they have shored up the Denver secondary. What was a major weakness on this team is now a strength.
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It seems whenever the defense needs to make a play, he steps up. Moore’s interception at the end of the San Diego Chargers game is the most recent example.
To do this with the life-threatening injury he had last season, it’s remarkable he’s done what he’s done. There’s no way he or the team could have fathomed this kind of success.
If you figured there was a “but” coming, you’re right.
Perhaps it’s just me but I’m still hesitant when it comes to Moore. Because of a certain play in a certain playoff game, it doesn’t matter how well he plays in the regular season. He needs to deliver and do this in the playoffs.
Hopefully his massive failure taught him how to handle those situations. That play against the Baltimore Ravens wasn’t all his fault, but he played the biggest role.
Given his play this season, it’s not effecting his play at all.
Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
He’s put it behind him.
He’s moved on.
It would probably help if I did the same but I just can’t. I’m too skittish. I can’t get over that play. One could say I have trust issues that I need to work through. You won’t get any argument from me.
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But until Moore carries over this play to the playoffs and doesn’t cost the Broncos another playoff win, my issues will remain.
When it comes to Denver in the playoffs, he’s the biggest question mark.
Will Moore’s need to make plays and be seen as the hero take precedence over winning?
Will he put the team first?
His play this season suggests he will but it only takes one time. Given all the success he’s had at this point in the season, what happens if he does it again?
Moore needs to do this in the playoffs. He has to prove he’s not one of the biggest chokers in sports history. He has to prove he puts the team first over self gratification. He has to prove the Broncos can rely on him when it matters most.
Until that happens, this nightmare will continue.
Jan 12 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) of the AFC divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports