February 23, 2005

Good Riddance

The Randy Moss era in Minnesota is over.

Just days after their new ownership group announced that he was likely to stay put, the Vikings today abruptly reversed field, conditionally dealing the controversial receiver to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for defensive end Napoleon Harris and two draft picks, one of which is the 7th overall this year.

As you all probably know, I’ve been calling for Moss to be traded ever since the season ended, believing that he’s become too much of a distraction and that he’ll never thrive in the team’s current environment. This is a good move, as it gives the Vikes a stopper on defense, as well as a high draft pick, and substantially improves their salary cap situation to boot. I’m hoping they choose USC’s Mike Williams with the pick- provided they don’t miss their turn again.

As for Moss, who my hundreds of commenters here, here, and here have been calling the NFL’s best receiver, let’s see how he does catching passes from the ancient Rich Gannon and the mediocre Kerry Collins, instead of possible future Hall of Famer Daunte Culpepper.

Posted by Stephen Silver at February 23, 2005 08:09 PM
Comments

While I don't totally appose the trade, lets not forget that Moss has made some boarderline mediocre quarterbacks like Todd Bauman, Randall Cunningham and Gus Frerotte look awfully good at times.

Maybe the more appropriate question now is lets see how Daunte Culpepper does now without Randy Moss.

Posted by: Matt at February 23, 2005 11:29 PM

It was my understanding that they were already way below the cap. Hopefully the new owner will loosen the spending reigns to get enough talent in to win.

And fire the coach while he is at it.

Posted by: Ivan at February 24, 2005 01:49 AM
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