The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting that a source “familiar with the inner workings of both organizations” has confirmed Green Bay and Oakland are still actively in talks about Randy Moss. Apparently the Raiders want nothing to do with Aaron Rodgers (which is really saying something considering Andrew Walter was their starting quarterback last year), instead targeting Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila or Corey Williams.
Forget Moss’s baggage for a moment and think about this from the Packers point of view. At this point, Gbaja-Biamila is an overpaid pass-rush specialist and is less valued with the re-signing of Cullen Jenkins. Williams is actually more valuable at this point because he’s younger and will defend the run. I’m sure Oakland would want more, but Gbaja-Biamila for Moss straight up is enticing, especially with Green Bay having the cap space and in need of a primary target for Brett Favre.
I still think the Packers should take a pass on this one with the reciever position being deep in the draft. Their backfield is still ultra thin and would be better off trying to trade picks to move up for California’s Marshawn Lynch. Unless Moss is willing to restructure his deal (highly unlikely), his potential production probably isn’t worth his paycheck.
