Hardly a blow.
If the guy is not up to it, he is not up to it.
But heck, to miss out on DJ at the moment will not look good on one's resume! Your mate must be a real shocker!
Just had a whip around our office here, and we can't think of anyone from here who has gone for it and missed out. A few have knocked them back, but no one has gone the missed approach here!