The recent retirement of Randy Moss got the Ducks Nuts thinking about his legacy in the NFL. Here is what we think:
Chris: With his spectacular catches and his spectacular mouth, Randy Moss has cemented himself as one of the greatest receivers in NFL history. Moss burst on the scene in 1998, finishing the season with 17 touchdowns ( a rookie record) and a trip to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl. Moss was known as the freak and rightfully so because he is the most athletic receiver the league has ever seen.
Alex: Slow down there turbo. Randy Moss is a freak of an athlete, but he is not the most athletically gifted receiver of all-time. There's a guy whose name rhymes with Larry Mice, who might have something to say about that.
Not to quote the idiot, Collin Cowherd, but there are are only a handful of guys in all of sports who are so incredibly gifted, that they can put in no effort and still be a first ballot HOF player. A Charles Barkley of the NBA. A Manny Ramirez (had he not been busted, twice) of the MLB. And of course, Randy Moss of the NFL.
When I look back at the player that was Randy Moss, I'll remember the man who quit on four cities. One of them twice. As the great Darrelle Revis said, "He's just a slouch”.
Chris: Randy Moss is a much better athlete than Jerry Rice, but that's another discussion for another day. There truly has not been a player like Moss in NFL history. With his combination of size, speed and acceleration, he became of the center of the defensive gameplan and always gave defensive coordinators headaches. Moss not only could get the deep ball but could take a screen pass or a reverse to the house. I was witness to Randy Moss completely obliterating the Cowboys on numerous Thanksgiving games.
Alex: I remember Moss in his prime as well. But no one will ever touch Jerry Rice. Not in raw skill. Not in athleticism. Not in statistics. Moss isn't even close. Jerry Rice, also never quit. You may remember Randy Moss for his skills, but I'll remember the wasted talent. In the era of prima donna wide outs. Moss takes the cake. Look at his last season in the league: he was thrown away by three different teams! It was this play which got him cut by the Vikings, where he quit on a play when his team desperately needed a touchdown.
Chris: Last year was an abberation for Moss. The Moss I remember had arguably the greatest season ever for a receiver with 98 receptions, 1500 yards, and 23 touchdowns. Moss also did it with consistency, playing 10 seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards, which is 2nd most in NFL history. To close out my argument I'll leave you with one more stat: Moss had 153 receiving touchdowns, tied for 2nd most in NFL history.Moss was straight cash homie.
Alex: One phenomenal season doesn't define a career. With the 2007/2008 Patriots Moss and Brady made for the best tandem since Young and Rice. However, I cannot support a guy who for his entire career played at 75% effort. If that. Moss should not be commended, but condemned. Good Bye. And good riddance.
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