After not playing a single down in the 2011 NFL regular season, one has to wonder if wide receivers Terrell Owens and Randy Moss are really finished playing in the NFL for good. Owens spent the majority of the 2011 NFL season recovering from a knee injury while Randy Moss, a free agent, garnered no interest from any franchise for the 2011 season.
Despite several teams needing a veteran presence at the receiver position this season, no one took a chance by signing Randy Moss. Not the most disciplined, Moss still possess straight line speed. I thought that Moss could have been used on a variety of teams this season, but perhaps NFL clubs simply weren’t prepared to deal with his bizarre behavior which he exhibited during the 2010 season and decided to pass.
In his 13 seasons, Moss has 14,858 receiving yards with 153 touchdowns. Moss recorded double digit touchdowns in 9 seasons and currently holds the NFL record for most receiving touchdowns in a single season, 23 set in the 2007 season while a member of the New England Patriots.
Terrell Owens might have been given a chance with some NFL team this season had he not sustained a knee injury in the offseason. Owens was a productive receiver last season while a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, falling just short of the 1,000 yard mark.
With the San Francisco 49ers releasing WR Braylon Edwards this week and already dangerously thin at the receiver position heading into the playoffs, I thought that the Niners might take a chance on Owens, at least bringing him in for a workout. Instead, news broke yesterday that the veteran receiver had been offered a contract by an indoor football league team.
Owens, in his 15-year career, recorded 15,934 receiving yards and 153 touchdowns.
Owens is 38 and is recovering from knee surgery. He might garner a small amount of interest in training camp next season, but given his age and the potential of a very deep free agent wide receiver pool next season, I see his prospects of returning to the NFL slim.
Moss, 35, might peak a little interest from teams looking for a deep threat, but only if he shows that he is committed to playing football in 2012.
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T.O. should definately be signed, i mean he has shown that in 2010 he can actually play great football while keeping his mouth shut and not being a cancer to his squad. at age 37 he put up a very impressive season, and if not fot injury would have cracked the 1,000 yrd mark. I just cant understand why a team like the 49ers wouldnt bring him in for a workout atleast. The IFL has shown interest? really? T.). is still a top notch reciever that can spread the field, he is much more worthy then the IFL. Moving onto Randy Moss. Moss obviously is one of the greatest WRs to ever play the game. (T.O. is as well)Moss though i believe is superior to T.O. Moss is in fact a huge distraction he proved that last year with my MN Vikings, i love the guy however. He is one of my favorite players to ever grace an NFL stadium and i will always remember all the memories he brought to me. He is only 35 yrs old, why not take a chance? Moss can turn your team from a 9-7 team to a playoff team that may have a shot at a superbowl. I could see the Patriots possibly bringing him back, as well as the 49ers, Bills, Eagles, or Jets. the Bills would be aqmazing with Moss and Stevie Johnson together (although they are both nuckleheads that love to celebrate when they grace the endzone) but non the less that would be a great 1-2 combo. I could see the Eagles possibly giving him a shot due to Jacksons lack of production and will power in 2011 (although he did come on strong towards the end of the year, he is still looking for a new contract and may be on his way out) The 49ers i could see taking him as well. why? do i really need to answer that. They are one of the weakest teams at the position and i think a matured moss could really help them out. By the way Moss seems to play well and stays out of the media when he plays for superior coaches and Harbaugh is certainly a superior coach (only in his 1st year) but shows great potential to become a hell of a coach. The Jets i could see for a couple reasons, Santonio Holmes may be slipping out the backdoor after what occured at the end of the year and all of the media reports about him fighting with the “sanchize” and others. Last but not least the Pats. The pats may need a wr threat after “OchoStinco” as really stunk up the joint this year for the Pats and i dont see him returning in 2012. Moss had great success in New England setting the All Time Rec TD rec in the 2007 season. I could see a Brady/Moss connection brewing back up if the Pats start the 2012 season poorly or they just feel they need a WR threat that can take them to the next level. – Jesse Lewis