I almost choked on my Fruit Loops when I read Randy Moss’ comments to the media after his former team beat his current team on Sunday.
In case you missed what the receiver had to say, here it is (from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune):
Let me hold it down. Alright. I really haven’t had a chance to talk to the guys, so this is no disrespect to the Minnesota Vikings and their organization. The [Patriots] captains, [Vince] Wilfolk, Tommy Boy [Brady], [Jerod] Mayo, Kevin Faulk, man I miss them guys. I miss the team. It was hard for me to come here and play. It’s been an up and down roller coaster emotionally for me all week. And then to be able to come in here and see those guys, running plays and I know what they’re doing, and the success they had on the field, the running game, so I kind of know what type of feeling they have on their locker room.
“I just want to be able to tell the guys, I miss the hell out of them, every last helmet in that locker room. I mean, Deion Branch came up to me after the game. I’ve never had a chance to meet Deion Branch, but it was definitely a pleasure to meet him. Coach [Bill] Belichick, he gave me an opportunity to be a part of something special. That’s something I really take to heart. I actually salute coach Belichick and his team and the success they’ve had before me, during me and after me. So I’m actually stuck for words, just because of the fact that, man, this is just, a lot of memories here. To the New England Patriots fans, that ovation at the end of the game, that really felt heart-warming. I think I actually shedded a tear for that. Like I said, it’s been an emotional roller coaster all week.
Do yourself a favor and read all of his comments – trust me, you won’t be disappointed. He starts off the interview by telling the media that he’s not going to answer any more questions. But since he’ll be fined if he doesn’t speak to them following games, he’ll ask and answer questions himself. He also goes on to say that he tried to help the Vikings win by sharing his knowledge about the Patriots, but they didn’t listen. It’s a hoot.
But back to his comments about the Patriots. Is this, or is this not the same guy that started pouting about his contract in New England earlier this season? And is this, or is this not the same guy who (reportedly) got into it with Brady and a coach in the locker room during a game before he was traded? And is this, or is this not the same guy that dogged it in Oakland when the Raiders were losing week in and week out, yet were paying him handsomely to run half-assed routes?
Right, I thought it was him.
Moss should be embarrassed for what he said and even though he tried to soften the blow for the Vikings (a team that gave up a 3rd round pick to acquire his services), he still disrespected them by dry humping the Patriots for 10 minutes. He doesn’t miss the Patriots – he misses playing for an organization that knows how to win. Do you think that had the Vikings beaten the Patriots on Sunday to get to 5-2 that Moss would be saying how much he misses New England? I sincerely doubt it.
How important is that contract extension now that you’re playing for a loser, Randy? Had you shut your mouth and played out the remainder of your contract, you would have won and then maybe the Patriots would have rewarded you. But now you can rot in Minnesota for all Bill Belichick cares.
Moss wants a contract extension – that’s not going to change. But winning can be just as important and his comments on Sunday prove that.
