Moss6 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Confirmed Report: Moss waived by Vikings Posted by Judd Zulgad Last update: November 1, 2010 - 1:59 PM 0 Comments Add comment Print Email Share3Add to del.icio.us CloseShare Evidently Brad Childress had a very good reason for letting Randy Moss stay in the Boston area after Sunday's game. He didn't want him to return to Winter Park -- ever. The NFL Network is reporting that Moss has been waived by the Vikings a day after the wide receiver gave a rambling statement following a loss to the Patriots. Childress attempted to downplay Moss' comments in his news conference this afternoon but clearly he had seen enough after the wide receiver played four games for the Vikings. Moss, obtained from the Patriots in early October for a third-round pick in 2011, had only one catch for 8 yards on Sunday and had 13 catches for 174 yards and three touchdowns since joining the Vikings. The end of Moss' second tenure with the Vikings came after Sunday's 28-18 loss at New England. Moss, who was fined $25,000 last week for failing to cooperate with the media, informed everyone that he would no longer take questions for the rest of the season but instead would ask himself questions and then answer them. Moss then proceeded to praise the Patriots, while criticizing the Vikings for not listening to the tips he gave them about his former team. Moss also took a shot at Childress for not kicking a field goal at the end of the first half and instead going for it on fourth down at the New England 1-yard line. Adrian Peterson lost 2 yards. Childress disagreed with Moss' assertion that he had not heeded the advice the veteran gave about how New England would approach things. “I think we did a pretty good job of heeding it, both offensively and defensively," Childress said. "He gave us some windows into how we thought they would end up playing. That’s obviously in his eyes.” Childress, though, attempted to downplay there were any troubles with Moss when in fact he had set the wheels in motion to get rid of him. “Do I find [the comments] incendiary?" he said. "I just think he was going back to a spot that he has a lot of affection for and I thought by and large those comments were regarding the people there, the coach there, the ownership there and obviously there’s a fondness in his heart for those guys on that football team. Hey, you’d like to go out there and beat their tails off, nothing he would like better, but at the same time he enjoyed his stay there.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeductiveNun Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Even if this is an unsubstantiated rumor - this organization (Vikings) are a complete and utter Penny Laneing embarrassment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 You need to listen to the press conference that Moss gave yesterday. Apparently Chilly didn't appreciate it. Well, he was 100% accurate. Childress is single-handedly ruining the Vikings. I would take Wade Phillips over him in a heart beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dug Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 USA Today Article in USA Today confirms it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Also, wouldn't the pats be on the bottom of the waiver list. So he would have to clear every team before he came back here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pennypacker Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Indianapolis is hurting at WR's but I doubt Polian would sign Randy. San Diego also has several WR's injured but they have Vjax coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Doesn't the worst team get first dubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 St. Louis as a city doesn't handle malcontents very well, as a city we seem to want all "character guys." That said, it would be really fun to watch Sam have a warm body to throw to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Also, wouldn't the pats be on the bottom of the waiver list. So he would have to clear every team before he came back here. Yep. In this instance, he'll still need to clear waivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Also, wouldn't the pats be on the bottom of the waiver list. So he would have to clear every team before he came back here. Issue is this - does anyone want to waste their time claiming him when it's so clear that he wants to go back and play in NE? This'll be great drama over the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 St. Louis as a city doesn't handle malcontents very well, as a city we seem to want all "character guys." That said, it would be really fun to watch Sam have a warm body to throw to. Nah, he'll be a great role model for East St.Louis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttwarrior4 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 will moss play this sunday somewhere??? wow Does someone have to give up a pick for him or have money for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Great news for Moss owners making a FF playoff run. Farve is done and Moss wasn't getting a lot of action anyways. I would like to see him go to a team like the Rams who will force feed the ball to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 ESPN confirms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 will moss play this sunday somewhere??? wow Does someone have to give up a pick for him or have money for him No picks would be involved, but would need to pay their portion of his salary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Well, before Favres great year last year, CHildress was nearly out the door. I think this only seals his fate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 So much for the Moss owners who escaped the bye week with the brilliant timing of the treade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 watch Favre retire now too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 My...god... Well...he is / was acting just WEIRD. His comments, his terrible play...egg on the organizations face but after those comments he made after the game...SALUTING Bellicheck...I guess goodbye...Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 watch Favre retire now too Yeah, I was gonna say the one who is most bummed by this is Tarvaris Jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 he could probably help a team that is on the cusp, who's system he is familiar with, who currently has a shortfall at WR, who has a strong-armed QB that could just heave it to him, who has a history of taking troubled athletes and getting the most from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbran23 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Why would anyone want this guy at this point??? Hes a quiter and a cry baby. He quit in Oakland. He pouted his way out of NE and was becoming pretty much non-factor on the field while doing it and now he has quit on Minnesota. People want to talk about T.O. being a team cancer but at least he plays his butt off on the field no matter what his situation is. The same cant be said for this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I think he should go to Cincinnati ... I mean surely if they add ANOTHER aging high profile WR it will carry them to the SB. Then we can have Larry, Moe and Curly instead of Batman and Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Fan Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Why would anyone want this guy at this point??? Hes a quiter and a cry baby. He quit in Oakland. He pouted his way out of NE and was becoming pretty much non-factor on the field while doing it and now he has quit on Minnesota. People want to talk about T.O. being a team cancer but at least he plays his butt off on the field no matter what his situation is. The same cant be said for this guy. This is all true. But you know someone will take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I am hearing that the Vikings are on the hook for his full salary this year. So no cost other than a bad case of locker room cancer for the team that claims him, but the guy that broke the story is saying it is unlikely anybody will claim him. I guess we shall see. If you don't understand this move, just watch Randy's "presser" last night. Bizarro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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