profootballtalk.com
POSTED 10:10 p.m. EST, February 26, 2008
MOSS STAYING PUT?
At a time when rumors are revving up about the possibility of receiver Randy Moss jumping to a new team, Sean Jenson writes in an AOL item that Moss is expected to sign a long-term deal to remain with the Patriots.
Jensen cites two unnamed sources in support of his report.
Moss is one of the most attractive free agents who'll hit the market on Friday. There are rumors that the Cowboys could make a run at him.
But the Randy show might not play well in towns other than Foxborough. With the Pats, he has strong leadership on the sidelines and in the huddle. And because the team wins far more often than it doesn't, Moss is less likely to get frustrated or discouraged there.
Elsewhere he'd be paid well, but at the same time he'd be far more likely to eventually erupt.
With all that said, we'd actually love to see Moss back in purple and gold. The Vikings have an improving defense, an exciting young running back, and a gradually improving quarterback who can throw a very good deep ball. They could be instantly competitive with Moss back on the team. And with the franchise lacking much sizzle since Moss was traded to Oakland three years ago, bringing Randy back would guarantee another string of sellouts.