Randy Moss to Patriots for 4th Rounder

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

What a fantastic move. New England for whatever reason can streamline malcontents into their system without incident. Corey Dillon came over and led the league in rushing his first year with the team, while helping them win a superbowl. People forget that there were a lot of questions about this move at the time. As long as they are winning games, and they will be, Moss won't complain.

And then when they hit a tough stretch and lose a few games, he stops playing.

A 4th rounder is not a bad price to pay, but Moss is not someone who will make the Pats better for very long.

[memphisskin]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

And then when they hit a tough stretch and lose a few games, he stops playing.

A 4th rounder is not a bad price to pay, but Moss is not someone who will make the Pats better for very long.

I agree, if Randy Moss is your leader then he may quit. But in NE with that coaching staff and veteran core plus Moss' own desire to win a championship. It's a no-brainer and it makes what we paid for Lloyd seem like a king's ransom, considering Lloyd is about 1/3 the receiver that Moss is and that's being generous.

I agree, Moss is not someone who will make the Pats better for very long. He's someone who will make the Patriots MUCH better for as long as he suits up. He's still an elite receiver and now playing with one of the 2 best qbs in the league, it's almost unfair.

[redwagonskins]

The History of Moss:
Signed Letter of Intent to ND then went to jail. Scholarship negated
Went to FSU, but kicked out after smoking pot
Transfered to Marshall
Drafted by Vikings. Assaults cop and charged with marijuana possession; walks off field at Fedex
Traded to Raiders - admits to smoking pot everyday to Bryant Gumbel; qoted as saying "I play when I want to play"
There is a lot of talent in this kid but anybody who says that simply going to NE is going to straighten him out is naive. Merriweather from the U is a dumb college kid that made mistakes. Who hasn't. Moss is a dumb adult who continues to make mistakes. Time will tell.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by redwagonskins

The History of Moss:
Signed Letter of Intent to ND then went to jail. Scholarship negated
Went to FSU, but kicked out after smoking pot
Transfered to Marshall
Drafted by Vikings. Assaults cop and charged with marijuana possession; walks off field at Fedex
Traded to Raiders - admits to smoking pot everyday to Bryant Gumbel; qoted as saying "I play when I want to play"
There is a lot of talent in this kid but anybody who says that simply going to NE is going to straighten him out is naive. Merriweather from the U is a dumb college kid that made mistakes. Who hasn't. Moss is a dumb adult who continues to make mistakes. Time will tell.

Metermaids aren't exactly "cops" and he isn't going to New England to straighten out he is going to win a ring. At this point in time I don't see any team that can beat New England (except a team that runs all day and is coached by a hall of famer!). He knows how to lay low if he has to.

It is sickening how much talent New England has.

[redskinsfanatic]

HE'll fit in good at NE.if he does'nt bruchski,harrison,brady,and a few of those big dline and o line will just jolly stomp the living hell out of him!the pats,barring a major injury to brady,may not lose a game next year.the JAMFS are gonna be tough to beat anywhere they play!!!

[diehardskin2982]

we should trade our 2 6's for Kris Jenkins

[Dirtbag59]

What happened to Chad Jackson?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

What happened to Chad Jackson?

He tore his ACL in the AFC Championship game. His rehab is on schedule be he still won't be ready until mid-season.

Man, Brady has some weapons now. That offense is gonna be absurd. Moss, Stallworth, Welker, Watson, Maroney... yikes. They are gonna be scary good. And we have to play them IN Foxboro.

[skinsguy]

I think this is a good move for both NE and Moss. I expect Moss to step it up with the Patriots.

[rvd420]

good trade.

[EXoffender]

Belichick has gone mad.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by EXoffender

Belichick has gone mad.

Hes got his hands on Dan Synders coke stash. How else do you explain New Englands FA spending spree?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

If the Redskins were as active as the Pats this offseason the media would be having a field day.

The media and half the warpath. If we made this exact same trade the reaction would be "Waahh, we need a GM. Boo hoo. He's old, he's a malcontent, why did we trade a pick for him?"

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

The media and half the warpath. If we made this exact same trade the reaction would be "Waahh, we need a GM. Boo hoo. He's old, he's a malcontent, why did we trade a pick for him?"

Even so, a 4th rounder, AND Oakland eating his signing bonus aint bad at all. For anyone.

They'd be stupid to redo his deal though. Just let him play for his 9 mil base salary or whatever and cut him (free of cap penalty) if it doesn't work out.

[Defensewins]

Randy Moss will get his ass beat in the Pat's locker room if he acts out. Then he will get cut. All that is lost is a 4th round pick. That is the Blue collar type of team Bellichick has put together. They close the door and deal with team issues in private. They are the model of how to run an NFL team.
Randy Moss will be the happiest player in the NFL next year, because he went from the worst team to the best. It is an honor for him to play for the Pats and contend for a title. This is the Corey Dillon scenario all over again.
Pats gave up a 4th and got Moss to renegotiate his cap number. It's a win-win-win.