Randy Moss News & Rumors: Pro Sports Daily

August 3

The Wall Street Journal

columnist Jason Gay

"What week does Randy Moss come out of retirement? Is he on the field for somebody's final preseason snoozer, or does he take a few months off, splurge on a vacation, visit the fjords of Iceland, see the Northern Lights, thrill to the final season of "Entourage," take a cooking class (how about "Seven More Ways with Chicken," at the Institute of Culinary Education), finally get a henna tattoo and find his way to a contender in late October? Instinct says this is a faux-tirement, that Moss stormed out of football the way toddlers storm out of pizza parlors when told they can't have any more quarters for the stuffed animal forklift game. Not long ago, Moss's agent, trying to goose interest"

Don't buy into Moss' retirement talk

August 2

Yahoo! Sports

columnist Jason Cole

"I might believe that Randy Moss is retiring, except I know this is the move of someone behaving like a petulant child. Over the past five days, Moss has been told by not one, but two teams that they preferred someone else over him. In both cases, it was someone Moss thought he was better than. When the New England Patriots traded for Chad Ochocinco and the New York Jets signed Plaxico Burress, Moss decided to take his Hall-of-Fame talent and go home. Never mind that plenty of teams around the league think Moss has something left in the tank and could be helpful to their cause, they weren't the right teams for Moss. He either wanted to go back to the Patriots – a proposition that one source"

Titans remember Moss as good teammate, positive influence

August 2

Nashville City Paper

"So the final image of Randy Moss as an NFL player is of him in a Tennessee Titans uniform. Moss announced his retirement Monday after 13 seasons in which he caught 954 passes for 14,858 yards and 153 touchdowns. He led the league in touchdown receptions five times, topped 1,000 yards receiving 10 times and was named an All-Pro four times. The Titans became his fourth different franchise when they claimed him at the mid-point of their 2010 season. He caught just six passes for 80 yards in eight games (four starts) and went three straight weeks at one point without a reception. Still, his brief tenure was recalled fondly by some of his final teammates. "The locker room changed when he first"

Former Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss retires

August 1

St. Paul Pioneer Press

"Former Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss retired today, according to an ESPN report. Moss, who played eight of his 13 seasons with the Vikings, finishes his career with 954 catches for 14,858 yards and 153 touchdowns, including 92 with the Vikings. Moss came into the league in 1998 with a chip on his shoulder after falling in the draft. He tied an NFL record with 17 TDs his rookie season and almost led the 15-1 Vikings to the Super Bowl. He scored an NFL record 23 TDS for a receiver with the Patriots in 2007-08."

No Moss for Patriots

July 18

Pro Football Talk

"The Patriots dumped Randy Moss when he was actually producing, back when it was an unpopular move. It never made a lot of sense they would bring him back now after he failed with two other teams and the Patriots did so well without him. Still, speculation persisted that perhaps Moss would return for a low low price. Yeah, that's not going to fly per Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe."

Even if Randy Moss is in shape, will it matter?

July 15

CBSSports.com

"WR Randy Moss, who was tossed around the NFL last year like he was some kind of moody player with noticeably thinning talent (imagine that!), wants to become a force once again in pro football. Basically, he wants to become the "old Randy Moss" when he was a moody, ultra-talented receiver that actually made an impact in the games he played. And coincidentally, that's exactly what he's become, at least according to his agent. Not only that, Joel Segal told NFL.com that Moss is in "freakish" shape and is ready for the lockout to conclude so he can sign with his next employer. "Randy has been working out, two-a-days, all spring and summer in West Virginia," Segal said. "He is determined,"

Randy Moss ready to be difference maker again, agent says

July 14

NFL.com

"Randy Moss is looking forward to entering the NFL free-agent market whenever it opens, according to his agent, Joel Segal, who said Wednesday the wide receiver is primed to return to "the old Randy Moss." Moss bounced from the Patriots last season to the Minnesota Vikings, then the Tennessee Titans, but he starred in New England in the three previous years and has been working out relentlessly, according to Segal, who said his client is in "freakish shape." "Randy has been working out, two-a-days, all spring and summer in West Virginia," Segal said. "He is determined, motivated and quite frankly has a huge chip on his shoulder. Whatever team ends up getting Randy, they're going to know"

Moss may entice Jets

May 24

New York Post

"Mark Sanchez to Randy Moss? Don't rule it out. An NFL source believes the Jets would have interest in the baggage-laden former Patriots wide receiver if the Jets do not sign Braylon Edwards once the lockout ends. The Jets continue to believe that there is not any egg in Rex Ryan's basket that would crack."

Randy Moss a target for Jets if team loses Santonio Holmes or Braylon Edwards

May 24

New York Daily News

"The Jets may bolster their wide receiving corps by adding future Hall of Famer Randy Moss after the lockout is lifted. The Daily News reported on its website Monday morning that Gang Green has interest in the 34-year-old soon-to-be free agent. The Jets' uncertainty at wide receiver has generated plenty of speculation. Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards and Brad Smith will all be unrestricted free agents if the 2010 free agency rules aren't reinstated. Although the organization has maintained that it would like to keep Holmes and Edwards, it may not be financially feasible to sign two high-caliber wideouts to long-term deals. Holmes previously stated his desire to take a wait-and-see approach"

Jets interested in Randy Moss

May 23

New York Daily News

"The Jets may add a future first-ballot Hall of Famer to its wide receiving corps when the lockout is lifted. Gang Green has legitimate interest in soon-to-be free agent Randy Moss, according to sources. The uncertainty surrounding the makeup of the team's wide receiving corps has generated plenty of speculation in the past few months. Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards and Brad Smith will all be unrestricted free agents if the 2010 free agency rules aren't reinstated. Although the organization has maintained that it would like to keep both Holmes and Edwards, it may not be financially feasible to sign two high-caliber wideouts to long-term deals. Holmes previously stated his desire to take a"

Titans GM on Randy Moss: "I honestly don't think we'll try to re-sign him"

May 7

Tennessean

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"When the Titans selected linebackers with two of their first four draft picks last week, it was easy to believe that middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch's days with the team might be numbered. But during a conference call Friday in which General Manager Mike Reinfeldt and Coach Mike Munchak answered questions from season ticket-holders, Reinfeldt said the Titans want Tulloch back next season. It's unclear at this point whether Tulloch will be an unrestricted free agent or a restricted free agent when the lockout ends, but the Titans have tendered an offer to him in case it's the latter. "We'd very much like him back," Reinfeldt said of Tulloch, who led the Titans in tackles the past two"

Jets might have to attempt to keep Moss out of New England

April 12

NFL.com

columnist Vic Carucci

"No one knows when the NFL will flip the sign on the free-agency market from "closed" to "open," but that doesn't prevent speculation on what could happen when the shopping finally does begin. After potential landing spots for quarterback Kevin Kolb, another item high on the list of intriguing possibilities is Randy Moss' next employer. There's a scenario that could very well play out that puts Moss back in the AFC East. It starts with the fact the New York Jets might not necessarily be a lock to retain their best big-play receiver, Santonio Holmes, even though prior to the lockout they placed the highest restricted tender possible on him should he sign with another team (first- and"

Moss: 'I would love to come back to Minnesota'

March 17

Minneapolis Star Tribune

"In the spirit of a wacky week for the Vikings, we bring you a Randy Moss update. Moss did an interview with Vikings linebacker and guest host Erin Henderson on KFAN on Wednesday morning. (Moss told listeners that he was on his way to a casino to play slot machines when he called in to the show.) In the interview, Moss said he had no problems with former coach Brad Childress, would love to play a third stint with the Vikings and touched on his relationship with Vikings receiver Percy Harvin."

Randy Moss wants to play for Patriots again

March 17

Boston Herald

"There's certainly been plenty of debate whether the Patriots need to pick up an outside receiver to spread the field and take the top off a defense. It's no secret there's at least one guy who's willing to step back into the role. Yesterday, Randy Moss reminded everyone of his deep affection and admiration for the Patriots in an interview with KFAN 1130-AM in Minnesota. "If you're asking me where my heart and where I'm happy is, I love playing with Tom Brady. I love being coached by Bill Belichick," Moss said. Moss, who will be a free agent once a new collective bargaining agreement is reached, was sent packing following the Pats' Week 4 win in Miami. He was shipped to the Vikings in"

Randy Moss says heart is with Pats

March 16

ESPN.com

"Randy Moss wants back in. The vagabond wide receiver left the New England Patriots amid less-than-desirable circumstances last season, but seems to have discovered he never had it better. "If you're asking me where my heart and where I'm happy is, I love playing with Tom Brady. I love being coached by Bill Belichick," Moss said Wednesday on KFAN 1130-AM in Minneapolis. Moss joined guest host and Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson to chat about a wild 2010 season. Moss started out in New England, passed quietly through Minnesota and concluded with the Tennessee Titans. Moss' combined stats were a lackluster 28 receptions for 393 yards and five touchdowns. He will be a free agent"

Wide receiver Randy Moss still longing for Patriots

March 16

Boston Herald

"Randy Moss, in a rare radio interview, told KFANAM1130 out of Minnesota, once again professed his love for the Patriots. "If you ask me where my heard and where I'm happy is . . . I love Tom Brady and I love playing for Coach Belichick," Moss told the station. Moss was traded to Minnesota, then dumped by the Vikings, before being picked up by Tennessee. His numbers weren't exactly eye-catching at either stop. "I got out of (Minnesota), went to Tennessee, that worked out OK, not too much," he said, "but you gotta live and die with what you believe in.""

Tennessee Titans' Kenny Britt credits Randy Moss for development

December 25

Tennessean

"Titans receiver Kenny Britt feels more comfortable with the NFL game than ever, thanks to extra work in the classroom and some Pedialyte - compliments of Randy Moss. The second-year pro, who had 128 yards last Sunday in his second game back from a hamstring injury, said Moss has taught him plenty since joining the Titans last month. "He's taught me how to go out there and practice as a pro," Britt said. "The way you practice, using good technique… and how guys play you in practice. In the past I've worn myself out in practices during the week and then I go to the games and I'd be tired and worn out in the fourth quarter. He's helped me out with the things I eat and drink. He's taught me"

Moss shows Britt tricks of trade

December 25

Tennessean

"Receiver Kenny Britt feels more comfortable with the NFL game than ever, thanks to extra work in the classroom and some Pedialyte - compliments of Randy Moss. The second-year pro, who had 128 yards last Sunday in his second game back from a hamstring injury, said Moss has taught him plenty since joining the Titans last month. "He's taught me how to go out there and practice as a pro," Britt said. "The way you practice, using good technique… and how guys play you in practice. In the past I've worn myself out in practices during the week and then I go to the games and I'd be tired and worn out in the fourth quarter. He's helped me out with the things I eat and drink. He's taught me things"

Randy Moss denies being radio caller

December 23

Tennessean

"Randy Moss scoffed at speculation he called a Nashville radio station last week and criticized Coach Jeff Fisher on the air. A caller going by "Woody" phoned the 3-Hour Lunch on 104.5–FM, and many listeners assumed it was Moss because of his accent. The interview gained national attention. "That is not me, that is not my M.O.,'' Moss said Wednesday. "I would never do an individual like that. … I conduct myself and carry myself as a man, so if there is something I need to say to you, I'll say it to your face. I wouldn't go through no radios and try and hide and stuff like that.'' The veteran receiver said Titans strength and conditioning coach Steve Watterson brought the interview to his"

Randy Moss says he'd return to Tennessee Titans

December 23

Tennessean

"Randy Moss has every reason to be frustrated by his lack of opportunities with the Titans, but the veteran receiver insisted Wednesday that he's not mad. In fact, he said he's enjoying his time in Tennessee so much he'd like to come back next season. "This organization has been good to me. My production has not been where I want it to be or where the organization wants it to be. But when it comes down to it, I think they are happy with where they are at with me and I am happy with where I'm at," Moss said. "Next year, hopefully, if the opportunity presents itself for me to be here, I would love to. I like the city and I like the people. There's a lot of history here, and football is one of"

Randy Moss happy with Titans, would welcome chance to return

December 23

Nashville City Paper

"Randy Moss has heard the cheers from Tennessee Titans' fans. When he has given them a reason to cheer, that is. The veteran wide receiver made it clear Wednesday that he is not necessarily counting down the days remaining in his 13th NFL season so that he might seek another opportunity. In fact, he said he actually would welcome the chance to extend his time with the Titans — his fourth different franchise — beyond this season. "This organization has been good to me," Moss said in his most expansive comments with local media since he was claimed on waivers Nov. 3. "My production definitely has not been where I want it to be or where this organization wanted my production to be. But when it"

Jeff Fisher says getting Randy Moss 'not a mistake'

December 21

Tennessean

"When the Titans claimed Randy Moss last month, some NFL analysts called him the missing piece needed for a Super Bowl run. As things turned out, he's just been missing. Not only did Moss go without a catch in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Texans, but also for the second straight game he wasn't even targeted by quarterback Kerry Collins. In six games with the Titans, one of the greatest receivers of all-time has pretty much been a non-factor. Coach Jeff Fisher, however, said adding Moss to the roster "was not a mistake whatsoever" even though his statistics have been lackluster. "If we had to do it over, of course we would do it," Fisher said Monday. "He has been great. Randy has been great"

Randy Moss hands out knowledge to younger receivers

December 17

Tennessean

"One is a future Hall of Famer, the other a budding star. Titans receivers Randy Moss and Kenny Britt rarely got on the field together last week, however, and it doesn't look like they will be paired over the last three weeks of the season either. While it may be simple for armchair quarterbacks to plug the duo into the same lineup, reality is a different matter, Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger said. "Randy's really smart, but he's also on his third (team) this year. Flipping him to the other side would be a stretch," he said. "We've tried that with Kenny, and the more we extend Kenny, the worse he plays. As long as we can keep Kenny somewhere and say, 'Hey, go do this real"

With Britt's return, Moss' time as Titans' starter might be finished

December 8

Nashville City Paper

"When Kenny Britt returned to practice last week after having sat out a month with a hamstring injury, one question immediately came to mind. "I (was) asking [wide receivers coach] Fred Graves if I need to learn another position," Britt said. "He told me, 'Not yet.' I'm still at the 'X' position." In his absence, of course, Randy Moss was claimed off waivers and plugged into that very spot. That he has not exactly thrived there, now begs another question: Should Moss expect to become a backup now that Britt looks ready to play in a game once again? In four games since the Tennessee Titans got him, Moss – one of NFL's all-time top 10 in receptions – has caught just five passes for 62 yards"

Titans put Randy Moss to little use again

December 6

Tennessean

"Randy Moss continues to be a non-factor in his stint with the Titans. Targeted three times, the veteran receiver caught one pass for 13 yards in Sunday's 17-6 loss to the Jaguars. In four games, all losses, he has five catches for 62 yards. The Titans gave Moss a chance to make a big play on a fourth down in the second quarter, but a Kerry Collins pass was underthrown. "There is a lot of frustration going around in different aspects and that is definitely one of them,'' Collins said of the lack of plays involving Moss. "I had an opportunity to make a play and I didn't throw the greatest ball to him. We will keep trying to find ways to do it. He is that kind of guy.'' With receiver Kenny"

Randy Moss is upset by lack of wins

December 3

Tennessean

"Randy Moss joined the Titans when things were looking up. The future Hall of Fame receiver was supposed to be the key piece to spark a playoff run. It hasn't exactly worked out that way, however. The Titans have lost three straight games since Moss came aboard last month, and Moss has just four catches for 49 yards in those games. On Thursday, Moss managed a smile as he explained his frustration. But his frustration has come more with the losses than his lack of production. "A lot of that stuff that goes on … is really not in my control. The only thing that really frustrates me is winning and losing. Me getting the ball and we lose the game, I am still frustrated. But me not getting the"

Moss hopes to make Smith look good

November 25

Tennessean

"Receiver Randy Moss has been with the Titans for less than three weeks and he's already played with three quarterbacks in that time. On Sunday against the Texans he hopes to catch passes from rookie Rusty Smith. "Me personally as a wide receiver with him at quarterback, I've got to try to make his job easier," Moss said Wednesday. "Not knowing who he's going to throw the ball to in a situation, when my number is called I've really got to try to hone in and make plays for him. If it's jumping, going between two and three guys, I just really want to go out there and play good for him, point blank." Kerry Collins started Moss' first game with the Titans, on Nov. 14 at Miami. Moss had one"

Moss presents concern for secondary

November 25

Houston Chronicle

"Owner Bob McNair said after practice Wednesday that he's not happy with the team's record because it's under-performing, but he has faith in his players can beat Tennessee and finish strong. "He's just speaking how it is," defense end Antonio Smith said. "If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it's probably a duck. You can't say nothing against it. The statistics are what they are. We are under-performing." The Texans are 31st on defense, including 32nd against the pass. They've lost four in a row. "Yeah, I'm worried about this team (and) what could happen to it, where it could go and what could happen to some of the younger players," Smith said. "It gets to the point when you think"

Randy Moss is a civil spectator for now

November 22

Tennessean

columnist Joe Biddle

"Randy Moss slipped on a Philadelphia 76ers warm-up suit and quietly left the locker room. Like a number of Titans on a disjointed Sunday, Moss walked the walk but never stopped to talk the talk. The future Hall of Fame wide receiver had to be wondering what kind of Looney Tunes team he is playing for. Following Vince Young's childish antics during and after the damaging 19-16 overtime loss to a Redskins team that gave up 59 points to the Eagles six days earlier, Moss departed LP Field still looking for his second reception as a Titan. He caught one pass last week against the Dolphins. The only passes he caught during the game against the Redskins were warm-up tosses from Young — on the"

Sports stores see spike in Randy Moss jersey sales

November 21

Tennessean

"Randy Moss hasn't had a big impact on a Tennessee Titans game yet, but since the chiseled wide receiver joined the team, his No. 84 has been the top-selling Titans jersey, at least at the NFL's official online store. Locally, sporting goods retailers saw an initial spike in interest and sales of Moss' jerseys after the Titans acquired him earlier this month. And leading up to this Sunday's first Titans home game since Moss' arrival, they expect another run-up in sales, a boost that could be extended if Moss has a breakout performance. "We've never had anything quite like this," said Kristopher Smith, merchandise manager at the Titans Pro Shop inside LP Field, referring to the team's"

Moss finding comfort zone with Titans...

November 20

Tennessean

"Randy Moss says he has found a comfort zone with the Titans and is ready to do his part. The veteran wide receiver makes his Nashville debut on Sunday, when the Titans play the Redskins at LP Field. "This team already had a great personality before I came, man," Moss said Friday. "But just being loose and having fun and just knowing the task at hand - and that is going out and winning games - I think these guys really understand that in this locker room. "It is good to have fun, because if you don't have fun this game won't last long to you. I have been able to survive 13 years with having fun, cutting jokes and making guys laugh and them making me laugh. So it goes hand in hand. "I feel"

Titans want fans to be patient with Randy Moss

November 19

Tennessean

"Fans who expected Randy Moss to make bucketfuls of catches as soon as he slipped on a Titans uniform were left scratching their heads after Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. How could a future Hall of Famer wind up with just one reception in his debut performance? The question now is what kind of timetable is fair when it comes to Moss making the kind of big splash the Titans envisioned when they claimed him off waivers. It could come as early as this Sunday, when the Titans take on a Redskins team that surrendered 59 points Monday and is ranked 31st in the league in pass defense. But Hall of Fame receiver James Lofton says that Moss' circumstances — he joined the Titans at the midpoint of"

Randy Moss will get more chances, Jeff Fisher says

November 16

Tennessean

"Armchair quarterbacks all over town sounded off Monday, wondering why Randy Moss was a nonfactor for the Tennessee Titans in a 29-17 loss to the Dolphins. Coach Jeff Fisher admitted there were some missed opportunities with the veteran receiver, who was targeted only four times and caught one pass for 26 yards, but he vowed to get him more involved as the Titans (5-4) try to stay afloat in a tight AFC playoff race. "As you look at the game, there's going to be different options," Fisher said. "But unless you've stood under center and dropped back in the pocket and tried to look down the field … until you've done that, be careful about criticizing quarterbacks because it is not an easy"

Titans' run game does get boost from Randy Moss

November 15

Tennessean

"Running back Chris Johnson campaigned for the Titans to add receiver Randy Moss because he thought it would give him more space at the line of scrimmage. At least for a day, it looked like Johnson might be right. He rushed for 117 yards on 17 carries in Sunday's 29-17 loss to the Dolphins, including a 17-yard touchdown run and a 30-yard run. His 6.9-yard per carry average was his best of the season, matching the total he had in Tennessee's win at Dallas on Oct. 10. "When you have guys like Randy Moss out there who can make plays in the passing game, it's a thing where they are going to have to change up their defense,'' Johnson said. "Once they do that, you get a little more space and more"

Titans, Randy Moss each struggle in loss to Miami Dolphins

November 15

Tennessean

"Randy was hardly a dandy in his first game with the Titans, who turned in a complete dud. And after the Dolphins beat the Titans 29-17 on Sunday at Sun Life Stadium, it was difficult to determine what was more disappointing: Tennessee struggling in its second straight defeat or the underwhelming debut of Randy Moss. In his brief comments, Moss could have been speaking for the entire team — at least when he concluded that he played poorly. "It was actually a bad game for me,'' said the 13th-year pro, who had one catch for 26 yards. "I think I just tried to do as much hustling as I could. I just tried to stay within the offense. I felt comfortable out there, but I don't think I had a very"

Quarterbacks a'plenty, but few Moss receptions as Titans fall

November 15

Nashville City Paper

"The Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins used a combined five quarterbacks Sunday. None of them completed a pass to Randy Moss until fewer than five minutes remained. Only two, of course, had the opportunity, but Kerry Collins and Vince Young spread their first 16 completions around to six other targets in a 29-17 defeat at Sun Life Stadium. "Our quarterbacks are throwing where the progression takes them," Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher said. "We had some open receivers. We had three or four balls deflected or [where] Kerry [Collins] was hit. If we catch those balls, maybe it is a different ballgame. "If you get the right coverage, (Moss) gets the ball. If you don't get the right coverage,"

Dolphins secondary spoils Randy Moss' Titans debut

November 15

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"It was as if Vontae Davis was sharing some ancient recipe passed down from generation to generation. Or better yet, cornerback to cornerback. The grin on his face widened as Davis confessed the secret to holding Randy Moss to one catch in two games. And in fairness to Davis, that lone catch Moss made for 26 yards in his debut with the Titans wasn't with him in coverage. The Dolphins (5-4) were in a deep zone, playing prevent defense late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 29-17 win, and cornerback Sean Smith was the closest defender to Moss. "Know thy opponent," the Dolphins second-year cornerback said, referring to the countless hours he spent studying Moss. "Every receiver has tendencies,"

Randy Moss presents unique deep threat for Tennessee Titans

November 14

Tennessean

"Randy Moss loves to go deep. And with the Titans, the receiver is part of an offense that's unafraid to take chances throwing it down the field. Quarterbacks Vince Young and Kerry Collins are happy, and even sometimes-surly offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger is smiling "Vince is throwing the ball very well down the field this year, and Heimerdinger is one of those offensive coordinators who likes to take his shots," said NFL Network analyst Joe Theismann, who was quarterback of the Redskins for 12 seasons. "I could see some big plays there. I could see the Titans hitting on a lot of big plays.'' Moss makes his debut with the Titans (5-3) today against the Dolphins (4-4). Over the"

Tennessee Titans want Randy Moss comfortable with offense

November 14

Tennessean

columnist David Climer

"Mike Heimerdinger was sitting in his office, minding his own business during the Titans' bye week, when his boss ducked in and said: "We're going to get him." With that, Jeff Fisher informed his offensive coordinator that Christmas had come early. Twenty-two teams had passed on Randy Moss, essentially dropping him in the Titans' laps - for better or worse. Heimerdinger certainly thinks it's for better. Yes, Moss brings some baggage to town. But the instant he sat foot on the Titans' practice field, he became the best wide receiver on the team. And even at age 33 and after 12-plus NFL seasons, he is the best deep threat in franchise history. This is a kid/candy store situation for"

Now what do I do with this stupid Randy Moss jersey?

November 13

St. Paul Pioneer Press

columnist Katy McEwen

"Now I enjoy watching football as much as the next guy, unless the next guy has those crazy, flappy team flags on his car and spends the week after a Viking loss curled up in the fetal position wrapped in his Vikings Snuggie. Maybe Snuggie guy and I will never quite see eye to eye, but if there is one thing that can unite us all, it's fashion. What? Don't look at me like that. Sport provides a great outlet for the fashion-conscious fan. Wanting to braid your beard, but thought it would be a bit much for the office? Feeling empty inside since Zubaz became unacceptable in polite society? Looking for a reason to paint your face in public after your mime career dried up? All of these are"

Titans want Randy Moss comfortable with offense

November 12

Tennessean

columnist David Climer

"Mike Heimerdinger was sitting in his office, minding his own business during the Titans' bye week, when his boss ducked in and said: "We're going to get him." With that, Jeff Fisher informed his offensive coordinator that Christmas had come early. Twenty-two teams had passed on Randy Moss, essentially dropping him in the Titans' laps — for better or worse. Heimerdinger certainly thinks it's for better. Yes, Moss brings some baggage to town. But the instant he sat foot on the Titans' practice field, he became the best wide receiver on the team. And even at age 33 and after 12-plus NFL seasons, he is the best deep threat in franchise history. This is a kid/candy store situation for"

Randy Moss will have deep influence on Tennessee Titans

November 12

Tennessean

"Randy Moss came to Nashville as both a future Hall of Fame wide receiver and a player with a track record of controversial behavior. Unknown is the impact his larger-than-life presence will have on one of the younger teams in the NFL, both in the locker room and on the field. The Titans hope it's almost as simple as plugging Moss into the lineup Sunday at Miami, then watching Chris Johnson become a better running back, watching Vince Young become a better quarterback and watching a young receiving corps learn from a master. Another possibility is that the superstar's huge presence and outspoken nature overwhelm a quarterback still in the growing stages of his professional career and a team"

Moss lifts expectations for AFC's top-rated passer

November 12

Nashville City Paper

"For many, one of the most unlikely storylines of the first half of the NFL season was Vince Young's presence at or near the top of the league's passer ratings. The Tennessee Titans' quarterback comes off the bye week first in the AFC and second overall to Philadelphia's Michael Vick with a rating of 103.1. He's also second to San Diego's Philip Rivers in yards per attempt (8.2). Both numbers represent a significant increase over his career averages coming into the season. With the waiver wire acquisition of Randy Moss, Young has now his most accomplished and polished wide receiver ever for the second half of the season. No longer is his passing prowess a curiosity or a luxury, Imagine"

Titans defense knows what Randy Moss can bring

November 11

Tennessean

"Offensive playmakers Vince Young and Chris Johnson may be the Titans most excited about the arrival of Randy Moss. But if you want a true appreciation of what Moss brings to the table, you're better off talking to defenders, specifically those who've recently played against the seven-time Pro Bowl pick. Suffice to say that the handful of defensive backs that tried unsuccessfully to stop Moss on a wintry afternoon last October won't soon forget the performance he put on during New England's 59-0 battering of the Titans. When the snow finally settled, Moss had torched the Titans for eight catches, 129 yards and three touchdowns. His new teammates hope he'll impact future opponents in a"

Randy Moss says he wants wins, not trouble

November 11

Tennessean

"The sight of No. 84 running onto the practice field Wednesday was greeted by the sound of clicking cameras, but there was an imposter in this Titans uniform. And it didn't take long for everyone to figure out this guy was not Randy Moss. "I thought some people bought it,'' rookie safety Robert Johnson, the decoy, said with a smile. "I saw some people scurrying, trying to get a picture.'' A few minutes later the real Randy Moss ran through the door at Baptist Sports Park. It was the controversial wide receiver's second day on the job, with his third team this season. And this much came into focus immediately: the Titans won't be the same. Moss took the field at high noon, mingled with"

Randy Moss meets with media

November 11

Tennessean

columnist Joe Biddle

"There was a media tsunami here in Music City on Wednesday. Forget the CMA Awards hullabaloo. The real buzz was Randy Moss Meets the Press day. ESPN was here. So were USA Today, CBS Sports, FanHouse and The New York Times. Even the Huntsville Times sent a columnist at a time when Alabama is consumed with Cam-Gate. More than a half-hour before practice was to start, there were some 25 media types at the field. Players started drifting out of the locker room and preparing for the noon stretch. Moss was nowhere to be seen. Then an imposter emerged, wearing a No. 84 jersey with "MOSS'' on the back. He kept his helmet on, head down and quickly walked by. No way. It turned out to be rookie safety"

Moss all 'business' as he begins his time with the Titans

November 11

Nashville City Paper

"The bottom line is that Randy Moss can't – or at least won't – guarantee everything will go smoothly now that he's a member of the Tennessee Titans. And make no mistake about it, Moss is a bottom-line guy. "I keep saying time and time again this is a business," Moss said Wednesday. "I think when people start understanding the business side of football it will make it a better league." The clear implication was that it was business – nothing personal – that contributed to his dissatisfaction with the New England Patriots, who traded him to Minnesota a little more than a month ago. Likewise, his attitude and actions during his abbreviated stint with the Vikings, who placed him on waivers"

Moss in Tennessee: 'The show must go on'

November 11

Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Randy Moss hit pause on his media ban Wednesday, but only for 184 seconds, in which he discussed his sudden departure from the Vikings after a four-week homecoming. Moss briefly discussed his exit from Minnesota after participating in his first full practice with the Tennessee Titans, who claimed him off waivers last week. "I've been through a lot in the last couple of weeks," Moss said in his opening statement. "Like I said, I've got these broad shoulders. I can carry a lot of weight. The process of getting here has been kind of crazy. I left a lot of good friends, a lot of good guys in Minnesota and I'm sorry it didn't work out. The show must go on." The Vikings waived Moss last week"

Moss will have early opportunities to make impact in passing game

November 10

Nashville City Paper

"That sound heard across the professional football landscape last Wednesday was one of two things. Either the Tennessee Titans set sail on what will be one of the most memorable eight-game voyages in franchise history, or they took the first turn toward drowning in a sea of rancor and locker room unrest. One way or another, the addition of veteran wide receiver Randy Moss through waivers was a headfirst dive that will send ripples throughout the AFC over the next two months. "The Titans aren't really known for making too many big splashes," fullback Ahmard Hall said. "I think it's going to bring a lot of energy to this town, a lot of energy to this team." At the time of the addition, the"