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Revitalized Randy Moss, A Serious Danger!

EAST RUTHERFORD NJ - SEPTEMBER 19:  Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets stands in the foreground as Randy Moss #81 and Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots celebrate Moss's touchdown during their  game on September 19 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium  in East Rutherford New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

For some time we have heard about the tendencies of Randy Moss, how he is a "slouch" (Revis), and how he "he plays when he wants to" (Cromartie). However a revitalized Moss in Minnesota can be a real danger.

Randy Moss made several comments over the summer and before the season began about his contract situation and not feeling like he was wanted. I think we all know that a personality like Randy will not play to his potential while sulking, which in my opinion he has been doing in New England.

However now he is back in an environment in which he flourished, he's with a team who have said they will discuss his contract at some point over the coming days and I imagine he will really be feeling the love in Minnesota this week. Now this is not to say that he didn't get any love from the New England faithful, but in his mind, the ownership didn't show the money and at the end of the day, that's what matters.

When he was traded to the Patriots from the Oakland Raiders, he went through a season of renaissance. He was playing out every route, he was cutting and blocking with the best of them. The result was a 98 reception, 1,493 yard/23 TD season season for the future Hall of Fame receiver.

I guess I'm just very wary of the damage that he could cause on MNF against the Jets. Cromartie himself admitted that Moss was not playing all out over the 2nd half of the week 2 game. Revis will be returning from a hamstring injury which can be very tender. If we have a Randy Moss that is going all out on every play, he could cause us some serious trouble.

I have faith in Revis, Cromartie and co, but the Randy Moss you saw beating Revis on his spectacular one handed touchdown grab in week 2 is the one we may see for 4 quarters this Monday night. Randy Moss is a player that plays off comfort and mental stability. If he's sulking he won't be half as effective.

John earlier this week, ran a poll to ask readers who they would like to see put on Moss this upcoming Monday. In the end it really was a split decision with nearly an equal amount voting for Revis, Cromartie & both. If we do get a revitalized Moss, Revis Island might have to be back to 2009 form to stop it hurting us any more than we can afford it to.

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Favre still has to be able to get him the ball, which I have my doubts about.

When will the hurting stop?
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by Mark D on Oct 7, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

I said in BBN's fan post

that it was not a big deal but I see the point.

In an Ideal world, I would have all ten fingers on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.

by BL3ACH on Oct 7, 2010 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Only one time

in that game did revis get beat by moss, and that was brady running hurry up offense and no one to cover the top and provide safety help… do you really think farve is capable of running hurry up like that. Cro on moss is the best move and revis on V S bc he can be physcial with there tight end… and aside from moss, he is the only real threat… i have faith wilson can cover percy. he knocked most of the rookie kinks out.

by lnford4 on Oct 7, 2010 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Favre's timing has been inconsistent....

So why would it be any better with Moss? Unless it’s a straight deep route (which he can certainly run) they won’t have enough time to develop the type of passing rapport that’s really needed.
Besides, if he’s throwing downfield to Moss, that means that we’ve effectively shut dowm Peterson. I’d like to see us get to that point..And at that point, their offensive line would be vulnerable to the blitz.
And I believe we have a wide receiver making his first start of the season for us as well.

by oldskooljet on Oct 7, 2010 4:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Put Cro and Poole on Moss...

…and Revis on Harvin. That leaves Shiancoe as the only receiving weapon and you have plenty of defensive depth to do that. Could Wilson + Ihedigbo do the trick against Visanthe?

by Richard Hill on Oct 7, 2010 4:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Wilson can’t locate the football, so wouldn’t want him covering anyone that can get down the field, and from what I’ve seen of Visanthe he can do just that. Digs isn’t much of a cover guy at all, but at least if you do catch a football around Digs you’re going to pay for it.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 7, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very much so.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 8, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Moss

Has straight away speed only he has alligator arms on the inside, his lateral quickness is gone, I understand the danger he poses but not to this team maybe a mediocre defense but not ours as long as Cro or Revis is on him, and we seen enough of him to know, I don’t see any revitalization against us he never had a big game against us with the Patriots.

by Atronic on Oct 7, 2010 5:10 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s hard to judge a guy who’s not motivated or stale, what you are saying is similar to what people were saying about LT before he arrived here. I still think Moss is one hell of a receiver, but he was one hell of a receiver that had become disillusioned in New England thanks to his contract. He also did have a big game, he went for 9 receptions 183 yards and a TD in his first game after moving to New England in 2007. Three years younger, but he was highly motivated in that game with a new team.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 7, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah but we watched him

LT was injured go youtube old Randy Moss clips theres a difference and LT is younger almost 3 years younger.

by Atronic on Oct 7, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

RB’s decline faster than WR’ers.

I don’t see much of a difference at all, but we’ll see over the next 12 weeks.

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 8, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Revis should match up with Holmes over the next couple days.

Holmes is explosive and runs good routes. If Revis can stay with Holmes without his hammy giving him a bight, i’d feel ok with him giving it a go on Monday Night. Nobody on the Vikes can accelerate into and out of breaks like Holmes. Moss has straight-line speed, but not the rapid acceleration-deceleration that Holmes has. Holmes is the best test for Revis.

Would also help Holmes shake off some cobwebs.

by Crackback on Oct 7, 2010 5:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I find it difficult to believe that the Pats would let him go if he still had juice.

As of now they have a good record, they’re in the hunt… Even just the threat of Moss opens things up for your O. But maybe they know he’s just living off his rep now. That it won’t be long until opponents start figuring that out. Maybe they saw in the Miami game that opponents have begun to figure that out.

Also, if he lacked motivation due to his contract not being revisited, thats an issue that still remains unresolved. And if he’s gonna get all geared up to face Revis, and if Revis is held out, then he’ll likely slip right back into that same funk. Especially if he doesn’t know whats going on in the offense and is being used as just a decoy again.

So Moss might very will be motivated, but just nowhere near as good as he used to be. He also might come to this realization or get miffed over being used as a decoy. He might get pieved about STILL not having a contract. Couple all that with Favre’s lack of desire and increasing pain and utter lack of accuracy and feel for the game, and you have an EPIC FAIL.

This has every feel of two old folks reminicing about the glory days and think that they can conjure up the old mojo just one last time for the bright lights and the fan fare. Two old souls staring at the abyss and refusing to acknowledge their own mortality. However, that flicker of hope, that spark of yesterday, will be engulfed by the darkness.

I would love to see Favre and Moss nearly connect on a long bomb that just glances off of Moss’ outstretched fingertips. Give them just a taste. Then commence the beating on Favre and send him to retirement, leaving Moss quarterbackless to endure a nice long winter in Minnesota on an 8-8 team.

by Crackback on Oct 7, 2010 5:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Minny now has hope

Monday they will both play 110%, we must play the same way. Football is 50% physical and 50% emotional/psychological. Minny on Monday will not be the same team that was on the field earlier this year.

by viguy007 on Oct 7, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

they did it with

deoin branch, and that was after he won a super bowl mvp, and seymour. Moss said it himself, they ar echeap and don’t like to pay players. Why do you think mankins still isnt signed?

by lnford4 on Oct 8, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t recall the Pats trading anyone of note during the season. Particularly a guy with the type of resume of Moss.

I find it hard to believe Belichick would part ways with a tool that he could use. Now if that tool no longer works, thats a different story.

by Crackback on Oct 8, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's not very often that everything goes to plan. I am weary of anything and everything.

Maybe I am just a paranoid Jets fan, but I need one more win before I can calm down a little bit, and be able to tell myself that the Jets are for real. At that point, I will think the only thing that can beat us is ourselves.

Get busy winning or get busy losing.

by GangGreenMag on Oct 7, 2010 6:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I like that picture of Welker

He really picked up a tan rehabbing.

by EVT on Oct 7, 2010 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Now that's funny!

Yeah… Pretty sure that’s Kevin Faulk…

Just Enjoying The Season!

by Frankie The Jet on Oct 7, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol hadn’t noticed that, you can blame whoever captions them for the AP

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by David_Wyatt on Oct 8, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

LMAO!

Overreact much David Wyatt?!

by Sub-Zero on Oct 7, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

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