Dallas Rumors Silenced? Randy Moss to sign with New England

[theebs]

Here is an Arrow through the heart of one rumor. two more months till the other one is dead. Thanks to lonestar at cf for this.

Moss
Citing two NFL sources, AOL Sports' Sean Jensen reports Randy Moss is expected to sign a "multi-year deal" to stay in New England.
There was never much doubt Moss would stay with the Super Bowl runner-ups. Moss' deal, which can't become official until Friday at 12AM, figures to make him the NFL's richest wideout, though it may be surpassed by Larry Fitzgerald's deal later in the offseason. The contract is expected to be for three years, $30 million with $12-15 million guaranteed. Jensen adds that impending free agent Lance Briggs is slated to sign with San Francisco. Feb. 27 - 1:15 am et
Source: AOL Sports

[Sam I Am]

They must be shifting all of Samuel's money to Moss. The Cheatriots* were skirting the salary cap as it was.

[Sam I Am]

As for Briggs, I guess the 49ers want to return to the days of old and salary cap hell considering Clements and now Briggs. We all know Briggs won't be cheap.

[Hostile]

I'm not at all shocked. He and Brady had amazing chemistry and he's THE guy in New England. It was interesting to think about though.

[superpunk]

As for Briggs, I guess the 49ers want to return to the days of old and salary cap hell considering Clements and now Briggs. We all know Briggs won't be cheap.

If they can get another OLB that could set up to be the best LB group in football for quite some time, though.

[Yeagermeister]

No shocker

[masomenos]

I'm not at all shocked. He and Brady had amazing chemistry and he's THE guy in New England. It was interesting to think about though.

Yeah, it was fun while it lasted lol.

[miamicowboy21]

I'm glad this happened owens and moss would've never worked.

[sago1]

And it probably would have driven even-tempered Romo crazy trying to keep the two of them happy.

[Big Dakota]

12-15 up front huh? Well, that's a little more than i wanted the Cowboys to spend on the guy. Randy's agent did a good job getting those Cowboys rumors out there.

[Sam I Am]

If they can get another OLB that could set up to be the best LB group in football for quite some time, though.

Well, they would have the best ILBers that for sure. (Thats were I'm guessing Briggs would go as he I don't think he is enough of a pass rush threat to play OLB) I like Manny Lawson, but Spencer is already much futher along than Lawson and thats not even considering Ellis. With the addition of Thomas teamed with James, I think Dallas has the best LBers in the league. The OLB they pick up would have to be comparable to Ware to be considered the best LBing group in the NFL. The odds in them getting a OLB like that are slim to none. He won't come in this years draft (unless he is a sleeper) and a OLB for a 3-4 will probably be far more expensive than Briggs.

[superpunk]

Well, they would have the best ILBers that for sure. (Thats were I'm guessing Briggs would go as he I don't think he is enough of a pass rush threat to play OLB) I like Manny Lawson, but Spencer is already much futher along than Lawson and thats not even considering Ellis. With the addition of Thomas teamed with James, I think Dallas has the best LBers in the league. The OLB they pick up would have to be comparable to Ware to be considered the best LBing group in the NFL. The odds in them getting a OLB like that are slim to none. He won't come in this years draft (unless he is a sleeper) and a OLB for a 3-4 will probably be far more expensive than Briggs.

That's if they decide to continue with plans to move to a 3-4, which they've been unsuccessfully trying for a few years now. They thought they could with their personnel last year, then the DE got injured and Lawson was gone, and so they've continued to run a 4-3. I'm not sure if they've announced a committal to continuing moving to the 3-4 yet. If not, they've already got two of the 3 spots filled with pro-bowlers, and would just need a strong side guy who would probably be lesser known.

Even so, if Lawson works out, that's a heck of a group. It performed better last year in the 3-4, but maybe they're getting better suited for a 4-3.

[lcharles]

:yathink: :patriots:



Now maybe these stupid rumors will stop. :cool:

[AmishCowboy]

I thought according to ES?., That Briggs was a lock for the Redskins?.

[CaptainAmerica]

Ok, if that's over, then who is the other impact player for the offense Jerry has been talking about for the last 6 months?

[AMERICAS_FAN]

I was hoping Dallas could somehow bring Moss in as a #2 WR, but for three years, $30 million with $12-15 million guaranteed? No way! Not for a #2 WR. that's T.O. money, NOT Moss money, sorry!

[sharph20]

Does anyone know how much cap room NE has left after this?

The 49ers are starting to have a really nice defense, especially their LBs. If Alex Smith is healthy and they can get it together on offense they could be pretty good.

[the kid 05]

I thought according to ES?., That Briggs was a lock for the Redskins?.

funny they said the same thing about the superbowl

[CrazyCowboy]

Cha-ching......good for Moss....he certainly deserves the cash after the season he had.

[rbr651]

Do you happen to have a link I can't find it anywhere not even on the Pats forums?

[kbman]

Oh well, I like having the Original 81 better anyway.

[BraveHeartFan]

God I hope this turns out to be true exactly 30 seconds after FA starts tomorrow night. That way this silly notion that Moss is ever going to be a Cowboy can just go away, for good.

[superpunk]

Do you happen to have a link I can't find it anywhere not even on the Pats forums?http://sports.aol.com/voices/jensen/_a/moss-sticking-as-free-agents-roll-out/20080226105209990001

"Expected" is the important word. Probably gonna happen.

[tunahelper]

I cannot find any mention of this rumor anywhere else?

Maybe this is a piece of guesswork?

[stasheroo]

http://sports.aol.com/voices/jensen/_a/moss-sticking-as-free-agents-roll-out/20080226105209990001

"Expected" is the important word. Probably gonna happen.

I give this about as much credence as the original rumor about Moss/Dallas.

Some writer from Minnesota is suddenly an expert with what's happening with Moss in New England?

About as much as Czarneski was originally.

I do think Moss stays put, but we'll see it when it actually happens.

[Alexander]

There have been free agents re-signing all over the place to avoid free agency. Yet, this one has not been done yet. The Patriots have already slashed their payroll by releasing Colvin and should have enough room to do this now.

Why hasn't this been done yet is something not to ignore, unless they all have a sense for the dramatic.

[theebs]

There have been free agents re-signing all over the place to avoid free agency. Yet, this one has not been done yet. The Patriots have already slashed their payroll by releasing Colvin and should have enough room to do this now.

Why hasn't this been done yet is something not to ignore, unless they all have a sense for the dramatic.


michael irvin said something I think makes sense yesterday. he said the pats havent resigned him because they dont want to overpay and that they were probably hoping he would get some other offers to maybe find a middle ground on his value.

makes sense in some regards I guess.

[stasheroo]

michael irvin said something I think makes sense yesterday. he said the pats havent resigned him because they dont want to overpay and that they were probably hoping he would get some other offers to maybe find a middle ground on his value.

makes sense in some regards I guess.

That can also come back to bite you.

Especially if some team gets crazy with their money which seems to happen every year.

This might actually hurt the Cowboys if these numbers are correct since Jones didn't feel the need to extend Owens' deal yet.

His asking price could go way up after he sees these numbers.

[David276]

yeah i was going to say Claytons geek self is on 103.3 right now saying how the pats need to get the deal done and its up in the air. theyre talking about if he came to dallas how this is going to work out. he hasnt even mentioned a contract was offered.

[Vintage]

If they can get another OLB that could set up to be the best LB group in football for quite some time, though.


No kidding. Willis and Briggs at ILB? Count me as jealous.

I hope Ware/Spencer (well, Ware is already there).... are an equally talented tandem on the outside...

[bkight13]

I don't see why Moss wouldn't test the market. He just had the best year ever for a WR and many teams are flush with cash. Moss already gave them a discount last year, unless Kraft slipped him some extra $, why would he do it again. Do they brainwash these guys once the get to NE?

[ka0tik]

I understand Moss not testing the market.

- hes the man @ NE
- great chemistry with ''flag football'' brady
- a winning team


and many more, very understandable. i might of done the same. :D

[BraveHeartFan]

I don't see why Moss wouldn't test the market. He just had the best year ever for a WR and many teams are flush with cash. Moss already gave them a discount last year, unless Kraft slipped him some extra $, why would he do it again. Do they brainwash these guys once the get to NE?


Winning, and winning a lot, is a great reason for guys to not need quite as much money.

[Primetime0201]

I have checked every sports site I know and I can't find Randy being signed anywhere. But I would rather have Roy Williams anyway so....

[bkight13]

Winning, and winning a lot, is a great reason for guys to not need quite as much money.

But the Pats don't ever return the favor to their players. It's all business when it comes to giving out contracts or cutting guys. I'm not saying he has to sign with someone else, but at least listen before you take yourself off the market.

[BraveHeartFan]

Yeah no probs there. He could listen, sure. He may even listen. but in the end he's going to take the deal in NE cause it's not only a lot of money but it's a lot of money on a very good team.

Win/win for Moss there.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

The article is factually incorrect. New England does not need to wait for anything to resign their own free agent to be. Everyone else has to wait because officially players arent FA until the stroke of midnight but NE can extend their own any time they please.

This leads me to believe that this guy who aol apparently sees fit to publish doesn't know much about the situation.

[Rampage]

Ok, if that's over, then who is the other impact player for the offense Jerry has been talking about for the last 6 months?
SUPRISE!
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[theogt]

So did he re-sign or not?

[Future]

I was hoping Dallas could somehow bring Moss in as a #2 WR, but for three years, $30 million with $12-15 million guaranteed? No way! Not for a #2 WR. that's T.O. money, NOT Moss money, sorry!

Well considering the fact that Moss had the better season I'd have to think its his money.

[Primetime0201]

We will most likely get a top CB like Hall a WR off FA like Stallworth, Moss or even Walker through trade. We WILL no matter what you clowns like to believe in your head NOT draft a WR in the 1st. We havent done so in over a decade and I don't think Jerry will start now. There is no talent at wide out that makes you go WOW and as jerry said he is looking for WOW players.
I could see us trading for both Pacman and Hall. I could also see us TRYING to sign Moss but we will most likely end up trading for Walker or Williams. I am almost 100% posetive that we will jump up in the draft to take McFadden.
We will most likely backend most of the deals for 2010 when we will have a cap free season but I think at least 3 of these players will be part of the cowboys next season. Also look out for Kearse who will be a Free Agent soon as well.

[thewireman]

So did he re-sign or not?


Yahoo is reporting that its not even close to a deal being made with the Patriots so who knows

[theogt]

Yahoo is reporting that its not even close to a deal being made with the Patriots so who knowsFantastic. Back to daydreaming about Moss and TO.

[thewireman]

Fantastic. Back to daydreaming about Moss and TO.

Don't forget Mcfadden, Pacman and Javon Walker...man talk about a stacked team

[stasheroo]

Don't forget Mcfadden, Pacman and Javon Walker...man talk about a stacked team

Now if Jerry can only get rid of that 'pesky salary cap thingie'......

;)

[DeepBleu]

how come i don't see this being reported on espn's website?

[The Panch]

Don't forget Mcfadden, Pacman and Javon Walker...man talk about a stacked team
Yeah, and dont forget Brady said "Where ever Moss goes, I go. We're a package deal" so that means we'll have to trade for him and make him Tony's back up.



how come i don't see this being reported on espn's website?
Clayton acknowledged it on NFL Live, but said its agents saying rumors and its not coming from the source which is, Randy Moss.

[skinsscalper]

Now if Jerry can only get rid of that 'pesky salary cap thingie'......

;)

He's working on it. Been pimpin the opt out angle for a couple of weeks.

[Rampage]

He's working on it. Been pimpin the opt out angle for a couple of weeks.
espn even reported that jerry jones thinks the nfl owners will opt out of the deal

[5Stars]

Yeah, and dont forget Brady said "Where ever Moss goes, I go. We're a package deal" so that means we'll have to trade for him and make him Tony's back up.




Clayton acknowledged it on NFL Live, but said its agents saying rumors and its not coming from the source which is, Randy Moss.


:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

:bow:

Sweet!!

[rguido]

There have been free agents re-signing all over the place to avoid free agency. Yet, this one has not been done yet. The Patriots have already slashed their payroll by releasing Colvin and should have enough room to do this now.

Why hasn't this been done yet is something not to ignore, unless they all have a sense for the dramatic.

Well i believe per NFL rules they cant sign him yet, not until the NFL year is over. Something about only one contract per year, but i could be wrong.

[skinsscalper]

espn even reported that jerry jones thinks the nfl owners will opt out of the deal

Saw that last night, too.

[RealCowboyfan]

My poem of Protest For Moss

Randy Moss should come home where he should've been all along, this would really excite us, just to see Randy Moss and Terrell Owens playing in the same jersey in Dallas, I hope once 12AM comes he dail us, with no fuss, in Jerry you can trust, if this happen nothing getting in the way of a superbowl and us, every competition will be dust, superbowl patroits in 2008 without MOSS will be a bust.

The sky is the limit, some might be hating me, as I sit here nervously waiting patiently, for the most dynamic news in history to become true, that Randy Moss will join the boys in blue to be a star, going far, cause Cowboys won't fold, while the Patroits crumble up like dead leaves that grow old, change of season, I would be pissed off if the Patroits had Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and Darren McFadden, my hopes will go from happy to maddness....

[rguido]

no official anouncement can be made about moss and NE until feb 29th...

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23287265/

[The Panch]

My poem of Protest For Moss

Randy Moss should come home where he should've been all along, this would really excite us, just to see Randy Moss and Terrell Owens playing in the same jersey in Dallas, I hope once 12AM comes he dail us, with no fuss, in Jerry you can trust, if this happen nothing getting in the way of a superbowl and us, every competition will be dust, superbowl patroits in 2008 without MOSS will be a bust.

The sky is the limit, some might be hating me, as I sit here nervously waiting patiently, for the most dynamic news in history to become true, that Randy Moss will join the boys in blue to be a star, going far, cause Cowboys won't fold, while the Patroits crumble up like dead leaves that grow old, change of season, I would be pissed off if the Patroits had Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and Darren McFadden, my hopes will go from happy to maddness....
Calm down fella. The Pats going for McFadden makes no sense. They're not about to break the bank for some unproven rookie. They got a second year Maroney who played well late in the season and they got linebacker and #2 receiver issues. The only player they invest in sole is Brady and even he takes pay cuts for the team.


And dont get so wet over Moss coming. Let's get real, Brady>>>>Romo and Moss isnt about to spend the remaining years of his career watching his production go down by splitting catches and watching with another loud mouth receiver who he's never been too fond of.

[5Stars]

My RAP of Protest For Moss

Randy Moss should come home where he should've been all along,
this would really excite us,
just to see Randy Moss and Terrell Owens playing in the same jersey in Dallas,

I hope once 12AM comes he dail us, with no fuss, in Jerry you can trust,

if this happen nothing getting in the way of a superbowl and us,
every competition will be dust,
superbowl patroits in 2008 without MOSS will be a bust.

The sky is the limit, some might be hating me, as I sit here nervous waiting patiently,
for the most dynamic news in history
to become true,

that Randy Moss will join the boys in blue to be a star,
going far,

cause Cowboys won't fold, while the Patroits crumble up like dead leaves that grow old,

change of season, I would be pissed of if the Patroits had Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and Darren McFadden, my hopes will go from happy to maddness....


Rap it, brother! Get down, dawg! You be da main man, homie!!


:laugh2: Fixed!

[DT101]

I don't think he would have fit with us, but I still didn't want him with the Pats (But better than going to a division rival)

But this has GOT to put the Pats at least near the salary cap right? Theres no way they have much room at all with the players they got

[ThreeSportStar80]

Man that's going to be a good LB core for San Francisco...

[FuzzyLumpkins]

no official anouncement can be made about moss and NE until feb 29th...

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23287265/

Unless Moss somehow opted out of his contract early which I cannot see considering he was eligible to be franchised then they can extend his current contract. Otherwise we couldn't sign guys like Adams and Hamlin before the deadline.

Moss is still undercontract with NE and as such they can extend him to a multiyear deal.

[bkight13]

Moss re-did his contract last April when he got traded to NE. You can only do 1 contract deal/change per NFL calender year. The calender year ends Thurs at 11pm and Moss cannot "officially" re-sign with NE until Friday. The rumors say he has already reached an informal agreement with NE that will become official Friday.

[Da Hammer]

ah no surprise here it was too much of a stretch to think he would leave NE Pats...

[Biggems]

maybe we can trade them carpenter and ayodele for Welker straight up........nah nevermind, they may be cheaters, but they are no idiots.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Moss re-did his contract last April when he got traded to NE. You can only do 1 contract deal/change per NFL calender year. The calender year ends Thurs at 11pm and Moss cannot "officially" re-sign with NE until Friday. The rumors say he has already reached an informal agreement with NE that will become official Friday.

Alright that makes sense.

[gazmc_06]

I'm still wondering if Moss will test the market a little before signing that deal, this is just a rumour that he'salready agreed so we'll see what happens. He must know he has a better chance at making the superbowl again if he's playing in the NFC...especially with us ;)

I'm still hoping for that Moss-Owens duo. Would sort everything IMO...we no longer need to trade Barber for McFadden because we would have added that WOW player Jerry is looking for, we can use our picks to draft players in the secondary, this would fix our needs I think.