Eagles Reportedly "Curious" About Randy Moss
by JasonB on Feb 14, 2012 9:01 AM EST
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Randy Moss held his 35th birthday celebration on Ustream and used the occasion to announce that he plans to make a comeback to the NFL next season. Moss had retired prior to last year but still reportedly had interest from a number of teams over the course of the season.
"Your boy is going to come back and play some football," he told viewers.
Yahoo! Sports' NFL writer Jason Cole cites a source who says that the Eagles are among those teams "curious" about Moss.
According to a source close to Moss, the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets are at least curious and the San Francisco 49ers could look to fill a hole if they let go of Josh Morgan in free agency. A source with one of those teams conveyed via text it would be "intriguing" to see what Moss has left in the tank after a year away from the game.
Andy Reid has seemingly had a longtime interest in Moss, so it wouldn't be a surprise to hear that there was at least some interest on the Eagles part. Reid made him a hefty offer after his contract with New England in 2008, but he opted to return to the Pats.
Moss could certainly be an interesting addition for the Eagles if they truly are going "all in" (again?) this coming season. Plus, with DeSean Jackson heading to free agency, there's a chance that they'll be in need of a WR anyway. That said, if the Eagles did look to bring in Moss, it wouldn't seem likely that they'd be doing so expecting him to start and be their primary guy. Not at this point in his career
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hmm
How about “I could care less” for 200 Alex
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by phuckthat on Feb 14, 2012 9:30 AM EST via mobile reply actions
A DAILY DOUBLE!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5LTzcDevrk
"I love my Ducks (wait 'til you see my O)"
Why? For like 2-3M per year, I bet you he or even Plax wouldl get more TDs than Desean would as a #3 or 4 receiver AND we could still get a true #1 or #2 on the market or through the draft.
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Feb 14, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
I would
for sure take him for $2-$3 mil maybe a 2nd year option. I am just stating that we will hear the Eagles are " curious" until everyone is signed. Bring him on, easily 7-9 TD’s in the Rezone which is where we need him.
i actually like this idea
sign moss, trade jackson, pick a speedster like joe adams in the 2nd/3rd. i actually think we could improve at the position (WR/returner). assuming we get at least a 3rd for Jackson, we’ll have plenty of picks. Rather than spend big on Jackson, spend the money to beef up the D.
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i'd take a flyer on either moss or burress
really dont understand why the eagles dont have a big tall WR especially for the red zone. our red zone offense hasnt been that great so hell get a tall WR that can play some jump ball.
plax was a red zone td machine last season. sign me up baby.
But can Vick even make that pass?
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by Bleediots on Feb 14, 2012 1:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Vick has shown the ability to make pretty much any pass
It’s his decision making that’s lacking IMO
Plus Moss and Plax have one of the highest verticals in the league….all Vick needs to do is throw it high enough….
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Feb 14, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
any pass???
Do you watch Rogers, Brees and Brady? I have not seen Vick throw back shoulder throws, fades to the corner of the endzone or be able to find lanes consistently in the line to make short over the middle throws. He has a laser arm and can make all the physically tough throws but lacks the touch and foresight to make the heady throws.
At least one more year of Andy and Juan. If they don't win it all they both better be gone!
No way Eagles draft a LB in the first round 2012.
We will see if Spags was in the right place at the right time in the Gmens SB run. Or was that the fluke year and he really is just mediocre.
by MightyJoeBanner on Feb 14, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
To be fair I don’t think AR or Marty call any plays that involve those throws… ever…
Did McNabb ever throw back shoulder throws or fades? Uhhh I don’t remember any time he did…
Prediction: the 3-4 will be out of style in two years.
So no, I will not shut up about stupidity.
by bdawk4ever on Dec 11, 2011 1:39 PM EST
whats the worst that could happen?
Couldnt possibly go any worst than steve smith last season
Sure it could
we could play the Pats in the SB, and he could deflect some balls off his hands to his buddies.
no he doesn't
he wants to be a star. That guy has no heart and everyone from old teammates and his friend/mentor Chris Carter says he is a quitter.
At least one more year of Andy and Juan. If they don't win it all they both better be gone!
No way Eagles draft a LB in the first round 2012.
We will see if Spags was in the right place at the right time in the Gmens SB run. Or was that the fluke year and he really is just mediocre.
by MightyJoeBanner on Feb 14, 2012 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
I was watching him live on uStream last night, and he actually addressed the question (asked by one of the people in the chat box) “How do your poops smell?” … Those streams are bizarre yet hilarious.
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by PhiladelphiaEagles on Feb 14, 2012 10:53 AM EST via mobile reply actions
What was his answer lol
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by TimmyGee on Feb 14, 2012 11:26 AM EST via mobile reply actions
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by TimmyGee on Feb 14, 2012 11:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Defiently wouldn’t mind him coming here. Low-risk high reward situation.
"A man who believes that he can do everything, let him dig a grave and bury himself."
by The One Who Wears The Crown on Feb 14, 2012 11:39 AM EST reply actions
We'll see
but I thought we were gonna get him last year when was was seen having dinner in philly… What a tease
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We aren't full blown Randy,
We’re just Moss-curious.
by UnclaimedFright on Feb 14, 2012 12:49 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I used to be "Moss curious"
but it was Kate Moss
The coaches are to blame, the players are to blame. Sorry to say, but Andy has lost this team. 53 super talented individuals with no heart.
Last year,
A lot of people around here were Winston Moss-curious.
by UnclaimedFright on Feb 14, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
me too
At least one more year of Andy and Juan. If they don't win it all they both better be gone!
No way Eagles draft a LB in the first round 2012.
We will see if Spags was in the right place at the right time in the Gmens SB run. Or was that the fluke year and he really is just mediocre.
by MightyJoeBanner on Feb 14, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
bullshit he’s Randy fuckin Moss. If anything we should get him for the redzone. Vick to Moss fade?
by phillyfan330 on Feb 14, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Him or Plax would do fine inside the last 30-40 yards of the field, they might not have much speed left, but they still got there size and still know how to fight for a ball.
by Anders Jensen on Feb 14, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
OK, I figured it out.
I have been repeating that the Eagles don’t take aging superstars and I have been getting people telling me how they were in the running for Plax last year. I hear you, but it seems to me that they are happy to talk to anyone who might add value. But when itcomes time to pull the trigger on anyone that old it becomes all about the money and the value that the Eagles assign to someone that old.
The Eagles do not percieive anyone over 30 or so to have the same value that other teams are willing to pay. It’s not that they aren’t interested, they just priortize people like Plax and Moss out of the running when they think about $, developing talent vrs. one year of lost cap value, and the return that they anticipate they will actually get from the player.
The Iggles are ‘long thinkers’ and they know that the next year they are going to have either shell out more $ or be looking for another WR, once again.
Moss was one the most talented WRs ever. Maybe the best ever when you think about what he could have done if he wasn’t coasting for some of his career. I wonder if he could be a serious asset this year with the desire to retire with a ring. Even at 35.
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he clames he can still run a sub 4.4 40. if this is true then i say go for him. he’s still randy moss, and his desire to win a ring might push some of our other players to go harder.
by phillyfan330 on Feb 14, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Hmmmm....
A 35 year old guy running a 4.4 40. Randy has said many things over the years that have turned some heads. Let’s not forget what Jerry Rice said:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/09/jerry-rice-randy-mosss-laziness-was-hard-for-me-to-swallow/
So does that mean we would get the lazy Randy or the guy who is just coasting for million$?
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This about sums it up
For cheap and a small role, I’d take Plax. I am warming up to the idea of kicking the tires on Moss. If he doesn’t have a big role, it can’t hurt you much if he flakes.
Meanwhile, we all know what the upside is. 75% of the top-flight Moss is still useful.
I think either of these adds work better if we also keep DeSean.
Would not be against a top FA WR either. Drafting one is fine, as long as he’s not expect to match DeSean’s rookie production or last year’s production.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
I agree with the end of your post, a younger FA or a draftee is how the Eagles roll. At least it’s dhow they have rolled while Andy has been HC. If Andy does go for Plax or Moss, I would see it as an act of desparation. Wanting to win this year and keep his job, next year be damned.
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Short, succinct, and to the point. I agree.
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but thanx plax for saying you wanted to come here..
it’s just that…. well…. you’re just a bum, that’s all…
you're a bum
both players are has beens
At least one more year of Andy and Juan. If they don't win it all they both better be gone!
No way Eagles draft a LB in the first round 2012.
We will see if Spags was in the right place at the right time in the Gmens SB run. Or was that the fluke year and he really is just mediocre.
by MightyJoeBanner on Feb 14, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
Plax had eight TD catches last year
Three more than anybody on the Eagles.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurrPl00.htm
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2011.htm
As long as expectations for him are tempered, I think he’s a great fit here. He wants to be here. He works hard. He’s a 6-5 guy that uses his size. He shouldn’t be expensive. And he’s not replacing anybody or coming here to save the day.
I actually like it.
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring it Home for Jerome.
yo mama's a bum
the guy has talent. he can definitely still play, but (i didnt want to use the term ‘punk’) i get the sense he still has a really bad attitude. maybe worse than moss — i think moss can be corralled a bit but i dont think plax’s mindset or attitude can really change. he’s not michael vick, prison didnt seem to do much for him (from what i see). i dont know exactly where i got that opinion or what he said so i could be wrong, but i know i didnt see an evidently changed plaxico.
Moss tribute mashup
Do we need this added to our “culture”?
http://devour.com/video/one-clap-by-randy-moss/
Then again, he might add some attitude.
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