Randy Moss released

[JD10367]

Here's the deal with Moss: even knowing everything I know about him, as a Patriot fan I'd welcome the dude back. Because the bottom line is, even if he doesn't catch a ball during a game, he spreads the field and commands attention.

He only caught one pass yesterday because that's how the Patriots wanted it. He was blanketed, passed from linebacker to defensive back, and kept an eye on at all times. But doing that made Percy Harvin have a field day. There's a good reason Welker's numbers have gone down, as well as Brady's, in the games since Randy left: the field is no longer stretched but is instead compressed, making it harder to run those short routes. The Patriots have had to run the ball, play better defense, and--yes--get some breaks.

As a Chief, with Randy stretching the field, it would create a lot more room and less attention for Bowe and Moeaki. And with the running game the Chiefs already have... shit, Moss could never catch a pass and still help the Chiefs win.

[GoTrav]

Seattle and Miami showing interest per NFL Network. Does Moss have any choice in where he goes or is he just stuck with whatever team claims him?

[JD10367]

Originally Posted by GoTrav

Seattle and Miami showing interest per NFL Net. Does Moss have any choice in where he goes or is he just stuck with whatever team claims him?

Well, he can obviously choose to retire instead, but otherwise no. It goes in descending order from worst (Bills) to first (New England). If no one claims him by 4pm tomorrow, I think, he's a free agent.

[kstater]

Originally Posted by GoTrav

Seattle and Miami showing interest per NFL Network. Does Moss have any choice in where he goes or is he just stuck with whatever team claims him?

First team in line that claims him, gets him.

[kysirsoze]

Originally Posted by GoTrav

Seattle and Miami showing interest per NFL Network. Does Moss have any choice in where he goes or is he just stuck with whatever team claims him?

He has a choice. He can choose not to play.