Really retired: Moss turned down offers to return to league

[Notorious P.I.M.P.]

Teams called, but unable to sway Moss from retirement

Randy Moss appears to be serious about his decision to retire from the NFL after 13 seasons.

Since the five-time All-Pro announced his retirement on Monday, at least two teams have called in an attempt to talk him out of it, a league source told NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi. Moss declined both overtures. According to Lombardi, the Philadelphia Eagles were not one of the teams.

If Moss remains retired, he has completed a career that might lead to induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His 153 touchdowns are tied with Terrell Owens for second on the all-time career list, he's fifth in yards (14,858) and also tied with Hines Ward for eighth in receptions (954).

"In a lot of ways, he was the Michael Jordan of offenses in our league," Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said on Monday. "He was a special player for a long, long time."

Moss, 34, is coming off an extremely tumultuous season in which he played with three teams (New England Patriots, Vikings and Tennessee Titans) and posted career lows in receptions (28) and receiving yards (393).

The Associated Press contributed to this report.


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...ss-from-retirement?module=HP11_headline_stack

 

[XXXplosive]

He got pissed after he was only getting 1 year offers for the veteran's minimum and said "fuck it"
I knew he wouldn't go for that shit and knew he would rather retire
All these GMs thought he was just bullshitting
It would be nice to see him suit up for my Cowboys

 

[Notorious P.I.M.P.]

It would be nice to see him suit up for my Cowboys

I would instantly become a Cowgirl fan again!

 

[Blunt]

Dude needs to swallow his pride and take the best one-year deal available. No reason for him to think he should get more than that, after his disasterous no-show last year.

 

[Dark19]

Fuck Em ...NEXT!!!!!!!

 

[ukNoWwHo]

He got pissed after he was only getting 1 year offers for the veteran's minimum and said "fuck it"
I knew he wouldn't go for that shit and knew he would rather retire
All these GMs thought he was just bullshitting
It would be nice to see him suit up for my Cowboys

Moss wouldn't in his right mind play for that shitty team....he's just waiting on the dolphins to call.

 

[jwilliam85]

Moss wouldn't in his right mind play for that shitty team....he's just waiting on the dolphins to call.

 

[Nemesis Prime]

ESPN Radio in Philly reported that he was in town last night...

 

[Complex]

He was insulted by the one year offer. I think it's only temporary and he'll be back.

Odd that Chad Johnson got a long deal with his age, but Braylon and Roy Williams didn't. I understand Plaxico not getting one.

 

[XXXplosive]

Moss wouldn't in his right mind play for that shitty team....he's just waiting on the dolphins to call.

Moss would rather play in the UFL than for the Dolphins

 

[simonmarcel]

He was insulted by the one year offer. I think it's only temporary and he'll be back.

Odd that Chad Johnson got a long deal with his age, but Braylon and Roy Williams didn't. I understand Plaxico not getting one.

Do you really think it's odd that Roy Williams didn't get a long-term deal?

 

[quickflip]

He was insulted by the one year offer. I think it's only temporary and he'll be back.

Odd that Chad Johnson got a long deal with his age, but Braylon and Roy Williams didn't. I understand Plaxico not getting one.

Braylon has butterfingers and he's always in headlines doin something bad and Roy Williams well for him its obvious...he sucks

 

[The Pope]

I bet if New England called his ass he'll be on a fucking red eye flight that same day to Foxboro.

 

[hsm2448]

countrified ass nigga probably just lost in the woods and hasnt been returning his phone calls.

 

[dzlkdd]

I bet if New England called his ass he'll be on a fucking red eye flight that same day to Foxboro.

There was some talk, but I think they didn't offer him multiple years or enough money.

 

[D-TOWN REP]

his ego/pride is getting in the way right now

shit I dont blame him in a way but he did bring this on himself checking out last season

his hall of fame status is secure so he is chillin

 

[sturmars]

Teams called, but unable to sway Moss from retirement

Randy Moss appears to be serious about his decision to retire from the NFL after 13 seasons.

Since the five-time All-Pro announced his retirement on Monday, at least two teams have called in an attempt to talk him out of it, a league source told NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi. Moss declined both overtures. According to Lombardi, the Philadelphia Eagles were not one of the teams.

If Moss remains retired, he has completed a career that might lead to induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His 153 touchdowns are tied with Terrell Owens for second on the all-time career list, he's fifth in yards (14,858) and also tied with Hines Ward for eighth in receptions (954).

"In a lot of ways, he was the Michael Jordan of offenses in our league," Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said on Monday. "He was a special player for a long, long time."

Moss, 34, is coming off an extremely tumultuous season in which he played with three teams (New England Patriots, Vikings and Tennessee Titans) and posted career lows in receptions (28) and receiving yards (393).

The Associated Press contributed to this report.


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...ss-from-retirement?module=HP11_headline_stack

he only wants to play for the PATS. I bet if they called he would come.

 

[TheFuser]

not sure if was for the Eagles or not, but Moss was definitely in Philly Thursday at Capital Grille.

 

[D-TOWN REP]

not sure if was for the Eagles or not, but Moss was definitely in Philly Thursday at Capital Grille.

 

[34real]

I knew it was only a matter of time before he retired or quit because I think he loved the game but the politics and the media seemed like something he didn't mesh with very well.

 

[kinglickk]

Colts throw every down. If u open, ball is coming your way. That's where he should go.

 

[Complex]

The Colts should call up Randy

There's three teams he could play for, Colts, Philly and New England

Braylon has butterfingers and he's always in headlines doin something bad and Roy Williams well for him its obvious...he sucks

Do you really think it's odd that Roy Williams didn't get a long-term deal?

Naw, it's actually how little I think of Chad Johnson at this point. He's older than the other two and didn't even match Williams five touchdowns last year. I would have given him a one year deal also.

 

[Mask]

Carson Plamer to Chad Johnson connection wasnt on point last year.

 

[shaddyvillethug]

Moss needs a ring

 

[Nzinga]

He got pissed after he was only getting 1 year offers for the veteran's minimum and said "fuck it"
I knew he wouldn't go for that shit and knew he would rather retire
All these GMs thought he was just bullshitting
It would be nice to see him suit up for my Cowboys

what more do the Cowboys want, they have Dez Bryant. How come the Steelers and Patriots must win with nobodys on their teams? I hope he goes to the Eagles..

 

[max-dawg]

Moss wouldn't in his right mind play for that shitty team....he's just waiting on the dolphins to call.

who the fuck is going to throw him the ball... ronnie brown out of the wildcat? wait... ronnie's gone.

countrified ass nigga probably just lost in the woods and hasnt been returning his phone calls.

The Colts should call up Randy

There's three teams he could play for, Colts, Philly and New England

Naw, it's actually how little I think of Chad Johnson at this point. He's older than the other two and didn't even match Williams five touchdowns last year. I would have given him a one year deal also.

dat nicca waiting on sean peyton and the NOLA Saints to call. '

blee me... and blee dat.

 

[doggish_098]

ESPN Radio in Philly reported that he was in town last night...

yes he was in town but considering everybody associated with the eagles are 100 miles away at camp it had nothing to do with his interest in the eagles or their interest in him

 

[Brother Blues]

I bet if New England called his ass he'll be on a fucking red eye flight that same day to Foxboro.

Yeah,he was crying to come back...and it probably hurt his feelings when the Patriots signed Chad Ochowhateverthefuck.

I'm sure Randy regrets burning all those bridges last season...

 

[Complex]

Carson Plamer to Chad Johnson connection wasnt on point last year.

But a new receiver TO came in and had almost a 1,000 yards and 10 TD's at 36

 

[D-TOWN REP]

But a new receiver TO came in and had almost a 1,000 yards and 10 TD's at 36

TO is a better player

 

[Blunt]

But a new receiver TO came in and had almost a 1,000 yards and 10 TD's at 36

Chad went 67 and 830 in just 12 starts.

 

[Blunt]

TO is a better player

He was in 2002.

 

[D-TOWN REP]

He was in 2010.

 

[Blunt]

Flash in the pan (and one of the leaders in drops again for a 4-12 team).

 

[Complex]

TO is a better player

Yeah, but Chad is the one who had been playing with Palmer for years.

My question is why sign a declining player to a long term deal who's not better than a old TO. Personally I don't think it was a good move.