Randy Moss traded by Patriots ...

[JoeMcKim]

Moss just needed a changed of scenery, I still think he can be a 70 reception WR.

[skmsw]

Moss absolutely can still be a big-play, feature wideout. I don't think he needed a change of scenery for that. The rumors about him "throwing fits about being underused" are, as usual, badly overstated (and in some cases flat out wrong). Moss' attitude and behavior did not deteriorate and he was not a detriment in the locker room.

[phins]

Moss absolutely can still be a big-play, feature wideout. I don't think he needed a change of scenery for that. The rumors about him "throwing fits about being underused" are, as usual, badly overstated (and in some cases flat out wrong). Moss' attitude and behavior did not deteriorate and he was not a detriment in the locker room.

Steve, perhaps it's just me, but when you make statements like the above and expect them to be taken as absolutes, how is that any different than when someone says that guy isn't motivated, or doesn't care?

How would you know that for sure? Because that's what the Pats are telling you?

[Tambourine Man]

Moss changes the game just by stepping on the field. He can have zero receptions and still be the most effective receiver just by making the opposition prep for him. Be well aware that we're not likely to lay eyes on another like him for a long, long time.

Was he a distraction in the Pats locker room? Maybe. I doubt anything he did was a true distraction to the team.

[lukethedrifter]

Moss absolutely can still be a big-play, feature wideout. I don't think he needed a change of scenery for that. The rumors about him "throwing fits about being underused" are, as usual, badly overstated (and in some cases flat out wrong). Moss' attitude and behavior did not deteriorate and he was not a detriment in the locker room.

Steve, perhaps it's just me, but when you make statements like the above and expect them to be taken as absolutes, how is that any different than when someone says that guy isn't motivated, or doesn't care?

How would you know that for sure? Because that's what the Pats are telling you?

I'm with phins on this one. As much as I dig steve's insight into things, sometimes I think he completely dismisses anything that isn't quantifiable. But this comment really isn't about that, it's about what phins pointed out.

[cardsfansince82]

I don't need to know a guy (especially a WR) to know when he's quit on his team.

[thrill]

Regardless of what we don't know about Moss and his impact on the Pats locker room, there's a reason the Patriots traded the second best wide receiver of all time while he's still very productive for a third round pick. They don't think they can resign him, don't want to, don't think they are contenders and/or think he's a negative presence on the team.