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DONE DEAL: Randy Moss to Vikings trade (2 Viewers)

Isn't Rice a FA after this season? Does MIN let him go since he's basically Moss Lite?
Not even in the same mold at all. Rice can run the entire route tree, not nearly as fast. I actually think they would compliment each other very well and put Harvin in his natural position which is the slot
Would this trade boost Harvin for this year since he won't be facing top coverage or is that offset by the decrease in targets?
 
per Michael Lombardi:

I think there is smoke here with the Moss to Minny rumors, but I know the Pats have not given Moss permission to talk a new deal with anyone
Correct. The Patriots would be negotiating the contract.
No they wouldn't. The only thing the Patriots would be negotiating is the compensation they get for trading him. Moss and the Vikes negotiate the contract. Pats could care less if they trade him.
Only if the Patriots allowed it. Which is possible and fine.And if they didnt allow for, it still wouldnt stop the trade as the Patriots will negotiate as a middle man between the two side.

 
The Patriots are in obvious re-building mode around Brady. They have already added some good pieces of defense (Chung) and Offense (Hernandez). With this trade means the Patriots offense reverts to their pre-2007 form of spreading the ball around to several different receivers. I can 3-4 WR getting 700+ yards this season.
Good posting, and something I predicted after the '07 debacle.
:mellow:
Without getting sidetracked, the Pats had won consistently with good D, good ST, and steady but not explosive style offense. In '07 they went out and grabbed Moss and Welker since their D was starting to age. While it lead to great offensive stats, it did not result in a SB win. They basically made the same mistake the Colts have made for years, focusing solely on the O, and letting the D not carry it's share.There is no way anyone in the Pats organization is happy with the way the '07 season finished.

After that I said the Pats would spend the next couple years rebuilding the D, and go back to the steady spread it around offense.

 
per Michael Lombardi:

I think there is smoke here with the Moss to Minny rumors, but I know the Pats have not given Moss permission to talk a new deal with anyone
Correct. The Patriots would be negotiating the contract.
No they wouldn't. The only thing the Patriots would be negotiating is the compensation they get for trading him. Moss and the Vikes negotiate the contract. Pats could care less if they trade him.
Only if the Patriots allowed it. Which is possible and fine.And if they didnt allow for, it still wouldnt stop the trade as the Patriots will negotiate as a middle man between the two side.
Why would the Pats not allow it if they want to trade him? If the Patriots get the compensation they want, I don't see why they could care anything about the contract the Vikes and Moss agree to.
 
Isn't Rice a FA after this season? Does MIN let him go since he's basically Moss Lite?
Not even in the same mold at all. Rice can run the entire route tree, not nearly as fast. I actually think they would compliment each other very well and put Harvin in his natural position which is the slot
Would this trade boost Harvin for this year since he won't be facing top coverage or is that offset by the decrease in targets?
the entire vikings offense would get a boost imo
 
The Patriots are in obvious re-building mode around Brady. They have already added some good pieces of defense (Chung) and Offense (Hernandez). With this trade means the Patriots offense reverts to their pre-2007 form of spreading the ball around to several different receivers. I can 3-4 WR getting 700+ yards this season.
Good posting, and something I predicted after the '07 debacle.
:mellow:
Without getting sidetracked, the Pats had won consistently with good D, good ST, and steady but not explosive style offense. In '07 they went out and grabbed Moss and Welker since their D was starting to age. While it lead to great offensive stats, it did not result in a SB win. They basically made the same mistake the Colts have made for years, focusing solely on the O, and letting the D not carry it's share.There is no way anyone in the Pats organization is happy with the way the '07 season finished.

After that I said the Pats would spend the next couple years rebuilding the D, and go back to the steady spread it around offense.
They do have better talent now, even without Moss than they did in the David Patten years.
 
The Pats window is now! They'd be better off paying Moss and being an elite contender for the ne6 2 years
I don't agree. After watching all the young guys in the secondary, and Edelman, Gronk, Hernandez, Tate, Danny Woodhead, BJGE, Welker...it occurred to me last night how young they are and how dangerous they will be after this year FOR about 3 years.

And, they are back to the functional, role players doing what they do. I think it's an amazingly astute move.
:mellow: You obviouly left out many other up & coming youngsters...have to at least mention Welker in there

 
per Tom Curran from CSN NE's twitter:

Just got off phone with Pats pr guy Stacey James. He says "There's no trade." Know this: he wouldn't say that w/o asking

 
Really late to the party on this, been tied up tonight.
You got here, bro. You got here. That's all that matters now. :goodposting:
It just blows my mind RN, I'm here too much most of the time and I get into something else tonight and this breaks. This is what I love about this place though, 4 pages blow up on this instantly. Tons of NFL fans haven't the slightest clue that this is happening right now and won't hear about it until Trent Dilfer tells them tomorrow on NFL live on ESPN.
 
Pats say "there is no trade"

Posted by Mike Florio on October 5, 2010 8:53 PM ET

Rumor quickly became reality on Tuesday night, with FOX's Jay Glazer reporting that the Patriots are close to shipping receiver Randy Moss back to the Vikings.

Now, the Minnesota and Boston media are pursuing the story like Homer chasing a chocolate-filled Uter with a wet towel.

Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald reports that the Patriots are saying "there is no trade." In this regard, conjugation could be critical. They're not saying "there will be no trade." They're only saying "there is no trade." And Glazer hasn't reported that there "is" a trade.

Rapoport also reports that he's told a trade is not "done," but he confirms that a trade is being discussed.

Albert Breer, formerly of the Boston Globe and now with NFL Network (congrats, by the way, Mr. Breer) reports that "no one is shooting this down, when given the chance to" and "omething's happening."

So stay tuned. We'll be on this thing all night if need be.

After all, that kid has bosoms.

 
This trade from earlier today maybe makes more sense now:

Cleveland Browns traded a 2012 late-round draft pick for Minnesota Vikings DE Jayme Mitchell.

Minny freeing up a roster spot?

 
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per Michael Lombardi:

I think there is smoke here with the Moss to Minny rumors, but I know the Pats have not given Moss permission to talk a new deal with anyone
Correct. The Patriots would be negotiating the contract.
No they wouldn't. The only thing the Patriots would be negotiating is the compensation they get for trading him. Moss and the Vikes negotiate the contract. Pats could care less if they trade him.
Only if the Patriots allowed it. Which is possible and fine.And if they didnt allow for, it still wouldnt stop the trade as the Patriots will negotiate as a middle man between the two side.
Why would the Pats not allow it if they want to trade him? If the Patriots get the compensation they want, I don't see why they could care anything about the contract the Vikes and Moss agree to.
If they want to keep it strictly business and not let Randy or his agent upset the proceedings. They would be able to control the dialogue.This is going off of the above bolded Lombardi quote, is all.

 
yes switz, i appreciate your point that pats nation was not happy with the way 07 ended.

but thats a far different story than characterizing it as a debaucle.

more accurately, 07 was one miracle David Tyree catch away from GOAT status.

furthermore, the pats didnt go out phrenetically and pay through the nose to get welker and moss.

more accurately, both players fell into NE's lap, as is widely recognized.

truth be told, the pats were just tactically responding to the ridiculous passing favorable rules that bill polian ram-rodded through the competition committee to give your precious colts a puncher's chance despite their systematically inferior offense (see this year's houston and jacksonville games as examples).

but i digress.

:goodposting:

 
yes switz, i appreciate your point that pats nation was not happy with the way 07 ended. but thats a far different story than characterizing it as a debaucle. more accurately, 07 was one miracle David Tyree catch away from GOAT status.furthermore, the pats didnt go out phrenetically and pay through the nose to get welker and moss.more accurately, both players fell into NE's lap, as is widely recognized.truth be told, the pats were just tactically responding to the ridiculous passing favorable rules that bill polian ram-rodded through the competition committee to give your precious colts a puncher's chance despite their systematically inferior offense (see this year's houston and jacksonville games as examples).but i digress. :lol:
:goodposting:
 
Really late to the party on this, been tied up tonight.
You got here, bro. You got here. That's all that matters now. :lol:
It just blows my mind RN, I'm here too much most of the time and I get into something else tonight and this breaks. This is what I love about this place though, 4 pages blow up on this instantly. Tons of NFL fans haven't the slightest clue that this is happening right now and won't hear about it until Trent Dilfer tells them tomorrow on NFL live on ESPN.
:goodposting: How many FF owners will try to pull different trades knowing other owners won't know till tomorrow :unsure:
 
yes switz, i appreciate your point that pats nation was not happy with the way 07 ended. but thats a far different story than characterizing it as a debaucle.
I dunno... I know lots of Pats fans who dont ever want to talk about that season. Its almost "off limits" on some of the Patriot forums.
 
Jason LaCanfora:

There has been no contact between Moss and the Vikes and no permission granted to do so. A deal could get done w/o a contract, but Moss clearly would prefer a deal in the $9-$10M range. They could end up dealing him w/o an extension.

 
The Patriots are in obvious re-building mode around Brady. They have already added some good pieces of defense (Chung) and Offense (Hernandez). With this trade means the Patriots offense reverts to their pre-2007 form of spreading the ball around to several different receivers. I can 3-4 WR getting 700+ yards this season.
Good posting, and something I predicted after the '07 debacle.
:lol:
:goodposting:
The greatest choke in sports history isn't a debacle?I wonder if this will be considered a brilliant trade, like the Seymour deal was. (Deal away a player integral to the team to get draft picks. Get exposed by the loss of the player in the playoffs.)

 
Randy Moss: New England WR Headed Back to Minnesota?

By Daniel Dinunzio (Featured Columnist) on October 5, 2010

Rumors have been running wild tonight that the New England Patriots are talking to the Minnesota Vikings about potentially trading superstar wide receiver Randy Moss back to Minnesota.

Yes, Moss didn't catch a pass for the first time in his career with the Patriots last night, but he is still Randy Moss. He is the number-one-legitimate deep threat for New England. His size and speed is a matchup problem for any defense.

If Randy Moss is not on the field for the New England Patriots they are a very different football team. So what if he doesn't get an extension in the off-season, Moss should still play out the season in an attempt to win a Super Bowl.

Unless there is unknown turmoil inside the locker-room this deal makes no sense for the Patriots. At best they are going to get a couple of draft picks, such as a second and third round picks.

Let me remind you that all this speculation began on the social network twitter when Bill Simmons of Espn tweeted a message he meant to send to someone else.

Sportsguy33 tweeted, "Sorry that last tweet was supposed to be a DM. Rumors swirling about a Pats-Minny trade for Randy Moss,".

It is quite clear with Sidney Rice out that the Vikings need another top of the line receiver for Favre to throw to. Minnesota can only do so much throwing to Lewis, Basket, and Camarillo. Don't forget that having Randy Moss could take a little pressure off of Adrian Peterson.

Brad Childress went after Vincent Jackson of the Chargers but San Diego's front-office did not feel comfortable moving the Pro-Bowl wide receiver.

Minnesota needs a wide receiver much more but would New England really part ways with Moss in the middle of season? It seems like a risky move that would not sit well with Pat fans if true.

The chances the trigger actually gets pulled on this deal have to be slim to none. Then again, all rumors and speculation start from one source or another. Who knows what Robert Kraft is going to do.

Moss back to Minnesota would be a trade for the ages

 
From Glazer's twitter

Just to update, sides still working this, have been working it. Could end up makin the deal eve w out a new ... http://tmi.me/1ZSfi

this is along the lines of what others are reporting now- deal could actually be done without Moss getting the new deal-- which makes it easier I would think..

also, Glazer says vikes freed up a roster spot for Moss iwth a trade today-- which someone else posted above..

 
The Patriots are in obvious re-building mode around Brady. They have already added some good pieces of defense (Chung) and Offense (Hernandez). With this trade means the Patriots offense reverts to their pre-2007 form of spreading the ball around to several different receivers. I can 3-4 WR getting 700+ yards this season.
Good posting, and something I predicted after the '07 debacle.
:lmao:
:shrug:
The greatest choke in sports history isn't a debacle?I wonder if this will be considered a brilliant trade, like the Seymour deal was. (Deal away a player integral to the team to get draft picks. Get exposed by the loss of the player in the playoffs.)
Come now.One lucky catch doesn't make the greatest choke in sports history.

Yankees blowing 3-0 lead to Sox qualifies though.

KY

 
Didn't read entire thread...Does this help or hurt Moss' fantasy value. I can see Favre chucking it up to him at will and defenses have to respect the run much more so than the Pats

 
The Patriots are in obvious re-building mode around Brady. They have already added some good pieces of defense (Chung) and Offense (Hernandez). With this trade means the Patriots offense reverts to their pre-2007 form of spreading the ball around to several different receivers. I can 3-4 WR getting 700+ yards this season.
Good posting, and something I predicted after the '07 debacle.
:lmao:
:shrug:
The greatest choke in sports history isn't a debacle?I wonder if this will be considered a brilliant trade, like the Seymour deal was. (Deal away a player integral to the team to get draft picks. Get exposed by the loss of the player in the playoffs.)
Hey buddy, have you watched any footbally this year? Particularly the Oakland Raiders? I only ask because Seymour and the Raiders D are giving up 900 yards per game rushing. But dont let facts get in the way....
 
Randy Moss: New England WR Headed Back to Minnesota?

By Daniel Dinunzio (Featured Columnist) on October 5, 2010
Bleacher Report stuff?

Really?
My name is Dan and I am a sports fanatic. I'm a featured columnist writer for UConn Huskies Football and Basketball. I am from CT and root heavily for the Boston Red Sox, Celtics, Dallas Cowboys and Uconn Huskies. I currently attend Uconn-Storrs and love every minute of it. I play a lot of golf in my spare time and pickup basketball games. Feel free to shoot me an email about any sports questions or comments at ddinunzio1@hotmail.com
 
Really late to the party on this, been tied up tonight.
You got here, bro. You got here. That's all that matters now. :lmao:
It just blows my mind RN, I'm here too much most of the time and I get into something else tonight and this breaks. This is what I love about this place though, 4 pages blow up on this instantly. Tons of NFL fans haven't the slightest clue that this is happening right now and won't hear about it until Trent Dilfer tells them tomorrow on NFL live on ESPN.
:shrug: How many FF owners will try to pull different trades knowing other owners won't know till tomorrow :lmao:
:lmao: Just got an offer: Tate (mine) for MSW. :lmao:Gave me the line that Walker is a 1st round talent but he's looking for youth on his Dynasty team. How bad should I mess with him?
 
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Really late to the party on this, been tied up tonight.
You got here, bro. You got here. That's all that matters now. :lmao:
It just blows my mind RN, I'm here too much most of the time and I get into something else tonight and this breaks. This is what I love about this place though, 4 pages blow up on this instantly. Tons of NFL fans haven't the slightest clue that this is happening right now and won't hear about it until Trent Dilfer tells them tomorrow on NFL live on ESPN.
MOP watching the Miami Heat's first game too? :shrug:
 
If the Vikings had already agreed to pay Viincent Jackson I see no reason why money would be an issue with a Moss deal. The sticking point supposedly on VJ's deal was the draft pick compensation which according to reports has already been worked out with this deal.

 
The Patriots are in obvious re-building mode around Brady. They have already added some good pieces of defense (Chung) and Offense (Hernandez). With this trade means the Patriots offense reverts to their pre-2007 form of spreading the ball around to several different receivers. I can 3-4 WR getting 700+ yards this season.
Good posting, and something I predicted after the '07 debacle.
:lmao:
:shrug:
The greatest choke in sports history isn't a debacle?
IMO another Boston player/team owns that one...he played, ah um, 1st Base
 

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