Randy Moss Isn’t Worth The Trouble

Added on Nov 03, 2010 by Scott in

NFL

Now that Randy Moss has officially been waived by the Minnesota Vikings, the speculation as to which teams might claim him can begin. Despite the baggage, there’s little doubt one receiver-needy franchise will roll the dice on Randy and bring his eroding skills and minimal effort into the fold. For better or worse, talent trumps attitude most days of the week in the NFL.

Considering the soap opera that has followed Moss his entire career, one has to wonder if he’s even worth the trouble at this point. His laxidasical play and frequent Sunday disappearing acts is compelling evidence he has once again lost interest in the game. And the numbers back this assertion.

He’s on pace to post fewer than 50 catches and less than 700 yards receiving, which are well below his career averages. We’ve seen this act before. In 2004 — Moss’s final season in Minnesota — he caught 49 passes for 767 yards and 13 scores. The touchdown total was impressive, but his vocal displeasure with the organization reflected in his subpar on the field performance.

It was more of the same in 2006, his last season in Oakland, when he caught a career low 42 grabs for 553 yards and three touchdowns. He wanted nothing to do with the Raiders, so he went through the motions and whined his away out of town in classic Randy Moss fashion.

Now, in less than a month’s time, Moss has managed to get himself traded by one team and waived by another. Even a professional locker room tsunami like Terrell Owens has never accomplished such a stunning feat. Moss should be proud.

The Rams, Titans, Seahawks, Chiefs and a handful of other teams have already been rumored to have interest in acquiring Moss. Claiming him looks great on paper. After all, it’s Randy Moss. He’s one of the greatest players to ever wear a uniform. He’s a freakishly gifted athlete capable of terrorizing defenses.

Only problem is he’s also capable of bringing an organization to its knees with his infantile behavior. If Randy isn’t happy, Randy doesn’t care. If Randy isn’t appreciated, Randy sulks. If Randy isn’t being shown the money, Randy runs at half-speed.

Rather than rushing to put in a waiver claim, teams would be better off staying away. Bottom line: Randy Moss is a migraine headache for which there is no relief.