Should we try Randy Moss again?

Lets not forget about his bad relationship with Chilly and how Percy Harvin flourished with him on the outside.

We should give him one last shot and target for Christian Ponder.

if anything, i see Oakland giving him another chance after all these years.

he’s a malcontent, but LF seems a little more ‘forgiving’ than Chilly…though i question if even LF would give him another chance. Moss has a chip on his shoulder, for sure, and could unleash if he wanted to. if he kept his attitude under control i’d love to have him back on the team — unfortunately, i’m hesitant to believe he could do that. and, his effort seems to only matter if his team is a contender…should the Vikes struggle out of the gate, Moss would likely shut down quickly.

regardless of where he goes, i may pick him up in fantasy football if he slips far enough…

The last thing this Viking team needs is more distractions. However, since the return of Rice is still up in the air, the concept is very interesting. No doubt he can still play, but the team would have to change caterers and, assuming Ponder is the QB, I think it would be very detrimental if Moss started pulling the pissy routine every time he thinks he’s not getting the ball often enough. I love Moss, but bad idea for this team. I am curious as to how everyone else feels about it.

And what do you know, there already was one: http://www.dailynorseman.com/2011/7/14/2275517/third-times-a-charm
;)

not exactly the source for independent verification, is it? The Vikings are retooling right now, Moss is part of the past. Let it go.

I say yes, for a few reasons:

he legitimately loves Minnesota. He’s formed strong relationships with the community that still remain and he’s admitted the nostalgia factor in the past. The ball he played in Minnesota will be (arguably, NE fans? :p) what gets him into the HOF. He’s also admitted that he’d love to retire a Viking.
after a disastrous 2010 season, he’ll likely be acquired with a much lower price tag. Maybe a 4th round this time and straight money, homey?
-as vikesfan4lyf pointed out, Harvin took a shine to Moss and had a lot of attention taken off of him on the field, allowing him to blow up those few games when Moss was in town.
-Joel Segal, his agent, says he’s been busting his butt all spring/summer getting in some of the best shape he’s been in in years. Naturally an agent is going to boost up his client’s image, especially one that carries controversial weight like Moss, but I think even Randy knows his stock after last year is low.
-Chilly is gone… and I feel Moss would respect and play for a coach like Frazier especially if Frazier truly is this quiet, inspirational, Tony Dungy-type leader I keep hearing about. He could be the guy that brings Moss back down to Earth and remind him that he is pissing away his talent and image… and it’s not too late to change that.
-Moss/Rice combination on the outsides, with Harvin in the slot, AP in the backfield, would be absolutely ridiculous. No matter how much Moss’ stock has allegedly fallen, every defensive coordinator in the NFL has no choice but to respect his presence on the field.
-The guy can still play. He’s still an athletic talent unlike anyone else in the NFL. He didn’t get his nickname by accident. Sure, he’s getting older, but I’m convinced he still has a few more good years in the tank. He also opens the field up even when he’s not getting passes sent his way.

The big question is- would Frazier take the risk his rookie season as HC. Frazier seems like a man that won’t even consider a scenario if there is potential for unneeded drama/controversy… especially when he’s trying to establish his place with this team.
Again, I don’t think Moss would be any kind of financial burden- and drama aside, it would be a significant upgrade from Bernard "I Stare at Butterflies in the Grass Before the Snap" Berrian in that spot. Even if Berrian stepped up and played to his potential (which I would love), I still think Moss would cause more headaches for defenders and opposing DCs.

It all comes down to if the reward is worth the risk. I said it last year and I’ll say it again this year- I say yes. I think Moss wants to be a Viking again.

we’re in a win/win situation here.

He’s going to take a small contract wherever he goes so its not like he cant be cut if he doesnt perform. If he does take a slightly bigger contract it will be based on incentives. If he does perform like the old Moss then we have a playmaker on the field opposite of Rice and next to Harvin for cheap.

The only downside is his attitude as it has always been but again he can be released without much loss if his behavior gets too extreme.

randy would always be welcome. but that’s just me.

I’m in two minds about this, first he’s on the back end of his career, and he’ll be working with a young QB (Webb or Ponder) and he can be pretty brutal to QB’s at the best of times. No matter how hard he’s worked out there is always the chance that the Pat’s were right and it was time to let him go.

On the other hand it would be cooler than just about anything for Moss to retire in Purple. The man was an icon for our team and I have to say for all the crap there was a lot of benefit to having him on our team. Hell what can I say I’m a complete and utter homer let him back on the squad. Make his contract incentive laden and staple his mouth shut, and super glue it and if that doesn’t work let Kluwe be his PR assistant…

Having Moss on the field would be a great way to help a young QB get comfortable in the NFL. No worries, just throw the ball.

(Thanks Citrus!)

That all depends.

If the whole reason he was such a baby when he was here was because he saw how bad a coach Chilly was, and didn’t want anything to do with it. Then maybe…

If he was just being a baby to be a baby, then absolutely not.

He did not seem to do anything once he joined the Titans, so I think he was just being a baby to be a baby, and as such we should steer clear of #84.

Nobody jogs a route quite like Moss. I can’t believe we’d consider taking a player who took so many plays off while on the field last year. Frankly, I’d still be lukewarm on Moss even if he did his resting on the sidelines. As it is, I can’t stand seeing a player loaf when out on the field — particularly if he’s wearing a Vikings uniform. Don’t just pass on this opportunity, run away!!!

I said it before, I’ll say it again. Moss will play for you if he respects you as a coach. If he doesn’t think you know what you’re doing (Mr. Noodle, ANY Oakland coach) then you get a half-a$$ed commitment from him. Look back at him with Denny Green, look at him in New England then compare.

That said, if he will RESPECT Frazier, I say sign him for low $ with high incentives, GET RID of Berrian, & give the $ saved to Sid the Kid.

means we’re playing short handed. It’s time to see the real vikings emerge this year. Someone learning a new system for one more season and retiring for good isn’t looking at the roster for the long term. I just don’t see it happening. Frasier has his hands full and musgrave needs players who can work with them and be true to the team through the arrival of the newly christened stadium (assuming that MN gov’t straightens it all out w/o any further jackassery).