Timing is Right to Make a Splash

by Eric Nagel on Nov 2, 2010 12:24 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

The Saga of the Waived Randy continues on, with the Vikings playing coy about whether or not they actually released him. But if it comes down to it, this move makes perfect sense for the Rams, and for Randy Moss. Lets jump in, shall we?

First of all, it should be noted that Moss was apparently waived after he gave up on a play. Surely, I find it stupid to think that the team that drafted him and kept him around for so many years (knowing well his knack of taking it easy) and also traded to get him back would dump him because of this flaw. It happens, yes, such is the style of Randy Moss but of all teams, the Minnesota Vikings should have known about his lazyness. Even with his diva issues aside, Randy Moss isn't stupid enough to believe teams would be knocking down his door in the offseason if he blew his third chance in 2010.

So why should the Rams add him? It's simple really; the Rams probably already need a receiver, with Mardy Gilyard and Danario Alexander nursing injuries (or rehab) the Rams have few threats that can stretch the field. Even at his old age, Randy Moss can still run pretty fast, which could do wonders to open up Pat Shurmur's offense. The Rams receivers are sneakily impressive, and a double team on Moss would likely allow one of them to get open; even if he wasn't double covered, the possibilities are enough to make yourself giddy. It's not as much Randy Moss, but what he does to the entire offense that gets you excited.

It would help Moss as well, because if the Rams did pick him up and he made a big difference, he would hit the open market and likely draw more attention and get one nice short contract for his twilight years, much like Isaac Bruce did with San Fran.

The simple truth is that the Rams are on the bubble. Could they make the playoffs this year? Maybe. Could they win the division? Maybe. The Rams were active with the Chargers for Vincent Jackson. Both he and Randy have "character" issues. Both could make a difference on a team that has a knack for having to find off-the-street players to fill the injuries at receiver.

It's time to see if Devaney wants to go all in and make a run for the division.

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The rams have to get randy moss I mean that’s like a dream cometrue. We would really start cooking! I pray to god we get him. It would like winning the lottery for every rams fan! They cant pass up this opportunity

by rams4evr on Nov 2, 2010 12:43 AM CDT reply actions

be like winning the lottery

by rams4evr on Nov 2, 2010 12:44 AM CDT reply actions

The key words about this post is "THE TIMING IS RIGHT"

I posted on Yahoo on one of the Moss headlines about the fact that the Rams are 4-4 going into their bye week, a half game out of first place. All they have to do is sit and rest next week while watching the Giants destroy the Seahawks and we can be going into the Frisco game in first place all by ourselves. Adding Moss during the bye week will give him a chance to get in a few “low impact” practice reps with Sam Bradford to get them on the same page going into week 10.

The Rams have put themselves in a situation where we have a legit shot to win the NFC West. All of us fans have been clamoring that all we need is a No. 1 receiver and here he is, available for the taking. I really hope that Devaney makes the move to bring him in to show us as fans that the organization is serious about building a winning team.

I know there is the issue of the ego with Moss and all but honestly, I believe if he comes into St. Louis, he will rapidly become Bradfords favorite target much the same way that Clayton did before he got hurt. All this can do is open things up for Amendola in the slot and Gibson, Gilyard, Robinson on the other side until Clayton and Alexander come back healthy. I can also imagine how much it will open things up for SJ39 to do his thing out of the backfield.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE RAMS, Bring in Randy Moss!!!!!

Is it just me, or does Sam Bradford look like he can be one of the Jonas Brothers?

by NachoD on Nov 2, 2010 1:57 AM CDT reply actions

If the seagulls lose we'll be tied for 1st going into ciudad diablo Francisco

by LARams1968 on Nov 2, 2010 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions

We will be tied for first BUT...

…technically ahead of the Seahags because we beat them head to head 20-3 earlier this year.

Is it just me, or does Sam Bradford look like he can be one of the Jonas Brothers?

by NachoD on Nov 2, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions

No thanks

We passed on TO and VJax, and here we are at 4-4. I didn’t think we’d get to 4-4 WITH those guys, much less without them. Belichek decided this guy wasn’t worth it, and he quit on a team that got to the NFC championship last year, and we think he’d fit in here? Really?

Four pillars is working out just fine. In Spags I trust.

Pass

by hisTALLness on Nov 2, 2010 6:05 AM CDT reply actions

we passed on VJax

because of the cost

Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.

- John Wayne

by Tackle Box on Nov 2, 2010 7:38 AM CDT up reply actions

And Belichick traded him for a 3rd round pick, not just nothing

Not afraid to nitpick

by joker24 on Nov 2, 2010 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions

but we're not giving up anything.

Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.

- John Wayne

by Tackle Box on Nov 2, 2010 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

all these points are true

But the Pats have a legit shot at a title, and they decided they’d rather have a #3 pick than keep their top receiver. Moss isn’t gonna just be happy-go-lucky, he obviously wants a long term deal and won’t stop being a baby without one. Do we really want to deal with his ego and declining skills for years?

by hisTALLness on Nov 2, 2010 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions

at this point

he’s lost all of his leverage. He no longer has the luxury of pissing off the team he’s been on for a few years.

He’s got 8 games to learn an offense and produce. If he doesn’t want to comply, then you cut his ass. There’s no cap this year so he has absolutly zero leverage.

At this point, if he wants a contract, he has to convince his new team to give it to him.

Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.

- John Wayne

by Tackle Box on Nov 2, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions

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And that has anything to do with us, how? Lol.

Take the leash off of the offense pleeeeeeease.

Signed, Rams fan.

by douchiedude on Nov 2, 2010 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions

If Moss is the #1 WR and gets attention from the media for helping the lowly Rams(according to pundits) to a playoff birth it would be worth a shot.

by chndlr54 on Nov 2, 2010 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions

hmmm... I definitely think the Rams could

make Moss a devastating weapon because of Sam’s incredible accuracy. Moss would only need the smallest of separation for bradford to get it in there and change the complexion of the game.

The problem is the team chemistry. I could see the Rams going…“yeah for this season you could help us out.” But Spags is a “believe in the system” to the core guy. The only system Randy believes in is the “does Randy feel like playing today” system.

I think everyone knows how this would end long term.

by leadhead on Nov 2, 2010 9:15 AM CDT reply actions

I think the Rams know this too and I am seriously doubting they will make this deal...

by leadhead on Nov 2, 2010 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions

I question whether he would even get to the Rams at # 13...

I don’t have the list in front of me, but it’s hard to believe that ALL of those 12 teams are completely happy with their WR’s and wouldn’t take a chance at Moss…I’d love to be wrong, but I would be shocked if he ended up in St. Louis.

by tbell61 on Nov 2, 2010 10:10 AM CDT reply actions

So why should the Rams add him? It's simple really; the Rams probably already need a receiver

Probably? LMAO!

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Nov 2, 2010 11:47 AM CDT reply actions

Devaney should ask his players.

I just read an article in Yahoo that last week Moss was a complete ass about after parctice food that was brought in and players were mad at him becuase of his premodonna attitude. Moss can open things up and who would have thought that the Rams do have a shot at the NFC West title this year. On the fiels Moss can really help this team. in the locker room and his attitude might be damaging to the team and its chemisrty is the biggest question. If the players feel they can deal with him and point out to him act right or get the hell out. Then go for it put in a waiver wire request. If players say it it’s not worth it then don’t.

by RJM473 on Nov 2, 2010 2:31 PM CDT reply actions