Moss signs w/ Patriots

[Adam Mac]

Was watching ESPN and saw Randy Moss signed a 3 yr deal with that Pats. I'm actually surprised at this since he could have gotten much more $$ somewhere else I guess maybe he would rather win

[Dumb Azz Kracka]

I'm actually not all that shocked that he did this. I remember a couple years ago when he was playing with the Raiders he had a radio show that I listened to quite often and he, for all his negative reputation, genuinely sounded like a guy who wanted to win more than anything. He's in a situation where he has the "respect", he has the "team", and he already has more money than he knows what to do with, so considering his options elsewhere this was obviously his best one. And it's not like 8 or 9 mill a year is anything to squawk about.

He's already been on crappy teams with crappy qb's, so I never really bought into the rumors that he and the over-the-hill Daunte were going to meet up somewhere.

DAK

[jimmyp]

When I read the title of this thread, I thought you meant Moose Muhammed.

[49ersfan]

LOL, that funny.

[jimmyp]

LOL, that funny.

Well, I thought he signed with the Panthers again, however Moose to the Pats wouldn't be that bad. A wily vet to line up opposite Moss, with Welker in the slot. More believable than Miami trading for the #1 pick .

[Dumb Azz Kracka]

Well, I thought he signed with the Panthers again, however Moose to the Pats wouldn't be that bad. A wily vet to line up opposite Moss, with Welker in the slot. More believable than Miami trading for the #1 pick .

I thought Miami already had the #1 pick?!?!?!

DAK

[jimmyp]

I thought Miami already had the #1 pick?!?!?!

DAK

My bad, Dallas. You knew what I meant!

[Walter]

The Eagles reportedly offered Randy Moss more money but he turned it down to stay with the Pats. Good for him.

[jimmyp]

The Eagles reportedly offered Randy Moss more money but he turned it down to stay with the Pats. Good for him.

This makes me wonder about the hidden costs of going to another team. I read an article about John Lynch staying on with the Broncos for less than he could have gotten elsewhere. He's settled in Denver, his kids go to school there and he's happy.

I'm sure all the fuss and expense of relocating would be a big factor for a lot of these people.

[Dumb Azz Kracka]

My bad, Dallas. You knew what I meant!

Yeah, I know...I was just giving you a hard time, lol.

DAK

[NoNonsenseCoach]

With players getting mega $$$ from endorsements, I don't know why more players don't take pay cuts to help free up cap room.

[jimmyp]

With players getting mega $$$ from endorsements, I don't know why more players don't take pay cuts to help free up cap room.

I've always thought this too. I mean if you're a really talented really marketable guy (think Peyton Manning - though he's not really marketable, he is the market), and you get more for endorsements than your contract is worth. Why not take less money knowing that it enables your club to sign better players, thereby increasing playoff potential, thereby increasing your endorsements.

I know this wouldn't work for everyone, but some of these really top guys demand so much money it cripples the cap for the team.