Bears WR DJ Moore Responds to Packers Safety Ripping Him
Moore Says “Trash Talk is Trash Talk”
DJ Moore, the wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, responded to criticism from Packers safety Xavier McKinney on Thursday. McKinney had ripped Moore for walking off the field during a game against the Arizona Cardinals, saying that Moore was supposed to be the leader and should have stayed on the field to support his quarterback.
Moore responded by saying, “Trash talk is trash talk. We’ll just see on Sunday what it all plays out to be…. He’s a good player. I’ve played against X a few times. Looking forward to the battle.”
McKinney’s Beef with Moore Dates Back to May
McKinney’s criticism of Moore dates back to May, when the Bears receiver was asked about the Packers drafting two cornerbacks and signing McKinney. Moore responded by saying, “That’s nice. I don’t feel no way about it. They’re just there.”
Moore Has Struggled This Season
Moore has struggled this season, totaling 40 catches for 398 yards. McKinney, on the other hand, has been one of the Packers’ best players, with six interceptions and a sack.
Conclusion
The rivalry between the Bears and Packers is one of the most intense in the NFL, and this latest exchange between Moore and McKinney is just the latest chapter in the saga. While Moore may have responded to McKinney’s criticism, it’s clear that the two players have a lot of respect for each other. We’ll have to wait and see how things play out on the field on Sunday.
FAQs
Q: What did Xavier McKinney say about DJ Moore?
A: McKinney said that Moore walked off the field during a game against the Arizona Cardinals, and that he was supposed to be the leader and should have stayed on the field to support his quarterback.
Q: What did DJ Moore say in response to McKinney’s criticism?
A: Moore responded by saying, “Trash talk is trash talk. We’ll just see on Sunday what it all plays out to be…. He’s a good player. I’ve played against X a few times. Looking forward to the battle.”
Q: How has DJ Moore performed this season?
A: Moore has struggled this season, totaling 40 catches for 398 yards.
Q: How has Xavier McKinney performed this season?
A: McKinney has been one of the Packers’ best players this season, with six interceptions and a sack.
