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(Message started by: DirkDiggler on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 4:43pm)

Title: RANDY MOSS IS A RAIDER!!!
Post by DirkDiggler on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 4:43pm

Yes, the Star Tribune reports and Moss's agent confirms that Randy Moss is a RAIDER! (technically not until March 2nd)

UNBELIEVABLE.

The Raiders will give up Napolean Harris, the 7th pick in this years draft, AND a low round draft pick

Here is the article!!

http://www.startribune.com/stories/510/5256783.html

Title: Re: RANDY MOSS IS A RAIDER!!!
Post by BarnabyWilde on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 5:21pm

Here's another link:

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/8222133

Title: Re: RANDY MOSS IS A RAIDER!!!
Post by captainpurple on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 6:02pm

Is it really that unbelievable? Moss has become more and more disgruntled the last 3 years. Many feel he was about 1/2 season from pulling a Mike McKenzie and forcing a trade.

While I think the sanctimonious tone taken by Fox and ESPN announcers following his "moon" in GB was laughable, I think Moss had truly become a cancer that needed to be dealt with.

This team is now officially Daunte's, which is a very good thing. Harris helps what is definitely the most needed position on the team. There's a #7 to pick up another WR or a safety, then a second first-rounder to grab the best NT on the board.

The Vikings will almost certainly take a step back offensively, but they'll at least get enough D to be more competitive in the playoffs.

Title: Re: RANDY MOSS IS A RAIDER!!!
Post by Callie on Feb 23^rd, 2005, 6:20pm

Another link, from ESPN

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1998159

Edit:
I wondered what Jerry Porter thinks of this, thought he'd like it and I was right!

"If the Raiders can get him, it'll be the 1999-2000 Minnesota Vikings all over again," said Raiders receiver Jerry Porter, who signed a five-year, $21 million contract on Tuesday to remain with the team. "We've got a big gun quarterback, two capable receivers on the outside. If we get a running game, we could go all the way."

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/02/23/MOSS.TMP

;D

Title: Re: RANDY MOSS IS A RAIDER!!!
Post by Philly on Feb 24^th, 2005, 10:08am

Kerry Collins had a real nice finish to the 2004 season (fantasy-wise). His value is skyrocketing right now, eh?

Title: Re: RANDY MOSS IS A RAIDER!!!
Post by DirkDiggler on Feb 24^th, 2005, 10:42am

on 02/24/05 at 10:08:34, Philly wrote:

Kerry Collins had a real nice finish to the 2004 season (fantasy-wise). His value is skyrocketing right now, eh?

I think it is skyrocketing in peoples minds. However, I read yesterday that Collins has never had a season with more than 22 TDs. (1 season) He also had one season in which he threw 21.

That is not the most impressive resume. Granted, on paper he looks better, but in reality I am not sure that is the case. I think a better statement would be as to how much Moss's value goes down......

Title: Re: RANDY MOSS IS A RAIDER!!!
Post by Philly on Feb 25^th, 2005, 10:27am

on 02/24/05 at 10:42:31, DirkDiggler wrote:

Collins is still relatively young (compared to Gannon, at least), he has plenty of receivers to throw to now, a solid offensive line, and little-to-no running game. I think Collins could be a top 10 QB next season. Is that really that unreasonable?

Title: Re: RANDY MOSS IS A RAIDER!!!
Post by captainpurple on Feb 25^th, 2005, 6:16pm

on 02/25/05 at 10:27:52, Philly wrote:

I think Collins could be a top 10 QB next season. Is that really that unreasonable?

I think he's probably a starting QB next year fantasy wise. But if you get dinged for INTs as most do, you could be looking at 2-4 points lost per game. Say a career year of 28 TDs and a not so thrilling 22 INTs to go with it.

Title: Re: RANDY MOSS IS A RAIDER!!!
Post by DUKE0313 on Feb 25^th, 2005, 6:18pm

And if the Raiders can acquire Jordan or another top notch RB, they could be right back in the thick of things. Not out of the question considering the glut of RB's between the draft and free agents out there this year!