After spending one year “retired” Randy Moss is back in the NFL and playing with the San Francisco 49ers.
San Fran has a solid WR depth chart with Michael Crabtree, Mario Manningham, promising rookie A.J Jenkins, Ted Ginn Jr, Kyle Williams, and of course, Randy Moss. There has been much speculation over whether Randy would make even make the roster, but with the 49ers ranked 29th in passing last season, and finishing the year with just one pass completed for more than 41 yards, it’s hard to imagine they would pass on the future HOF’er. Moss is often-touted as the greatest deep ball WR in NFL history, and adding that deep ball threat is just one more reason why San Franscisco should keep him.
Yes, the phenom is now 35-years-old, but reports out of SF say he still has the speed and hands. Now having said all of this, how will he do with the team this season? The solid depth at WR, and also having Vernon Davis at Tight End, will mean less passes Moss’ way. Also a reason for last season’s lack of deep passes has to do with QB Alex Smith being inaccurate down field. Certainly you can add as many star receivers as possible, and it very well may help, but not if your QB doesn’t have the arm strength to go deep.
My thoughts: Randy Moss signed a small contract that was loaded with bonuses, and we all know how he loves his “straight cash homie”. Moss also doesn’t need the best QB to throw down field, because he can still use his own talents out leap DBs and make anything happen. Just heave it up, and Moss will find it. He has arrived in San Francisco not wanting to be a decoy; he wants the football. Randy is back and ready to post numbers! The only thing that can stop Randy Moss is if he becomes unmotivated, which is entirely possible. If the 49ers get him the ball early in the season then I think you will see Randy Moss reach double digits in touchdowns. If they fail to motivate Moss early, you will see the official end of the great and entertaining career of Randy Moss.
…and that is the last word.
