Today I rummaged diligently through my closet, and I found exactly what I was looking for...my 1999 Starter Randy Moss Minnesota Vikings jersey. I must say it's still as regal as ever. That's it on the right. Just look at it in all of its splendor, I know you're jealous. The deep purple may have faded a bit, but it's still in stellar shape. The oh so familiar number 84's on the front, back, and shoulders. The retro Starter logos placed sleekly on the sleeves above the pictures of my face (actually that's the classic Viking logo, but I could look just like that pending a mustache and no haircut). The letters M-O-S-S printed sleekly on the back, and oh how appropriate because HE'S BACK!
Today the New England Patriots traded All-Pro wide receiver Randy Moss back to the team that he began his career with, the Minnesota Vikings.
As a Vikings fan I am overjoyed to hear this news. I was mad as fire when the Vikings traded him to the Raiders. I didn't care that he nudged a traffic cop with his car. I didn't care that he fake-mooned the Packers' fans (which was awesome). I didn't care that he headed to the locker room early against the Redskins. I mean we were about to lose to the Redskins, who wouldn't leave early? It was stupid to get rid of him. He was a franchise player. He was who the fans came to watch. He was the offense.
When I first heard that Moss was disgruntled with New England and wouldn't return next year, I only dreamed of how awesome it would be if he came back to the Vikings. Well my friends, dreams can come true. But not even in my wildest dreams would I have expected to see Moss back in the Purple and Gold this year. I thought for sure he would finish this year out with the Patriots, but much to my surprise those saps traded him to us now...what luck! What were they thinking? We play them in 4 weeks, yet they give us their Pro-bowl veteran receiver. I'm not going to complain, but they might after we play them. All I got to say is you better be tough if you're going to be stupid.
When I first heard that Moss was disgruntled with New England and wouldn't return next year, I only dreamed of how awesome it would be if he came back to the Vikings. Well my friends, dreams can come true. But not even in my wildest dreams would I have expected to see Moss back in the Purple and Gold this year. I thought for sure he would finish this year out with the Patriots, but much to my surprise those saps traded him to us now...what luck! What were they thinking? We play them in 4 weeks, yet they give us their Pro-bowl veteran receiver. I'm not going to complain, but they might after we play them. All I got to say is you better be tough if you're going to be stupid.
Having Moss back changes everything for the Vikes. After a dismal start, we can now revive our lofty hopes and expectations of reaching the Super Bowl. It's a bold statement I know, but Randy Moss is that good. Even at age 33. Age means nothing to this guy. Just ask his new teammate Brett Farve, who is "Over the Hill." Speaking of Mr. Farve, this is exactly what he needed. With his main target Sidney Rice out until mid-season with a hip injury, Moss will prove to be an invaluable addition. Farve wanted the Packers to scoop up Moss after he left Oakland. Now the two will finally get the chance to play together...with matching Viking helmets on, and I can't wait. Just think how good this team will be when Rice does return. Farve, Moss, Rice, and a certain running back named Adrian Peterson. Not to be cliche, but that sounds like a Dream Team. Oh wait that's because...IT IS.
Moss was drafted by the Vikings as the 23rd overall pick of the 1998 NFL Draft. He paired up with my favorite Vikings quarterback of all time, Randall Cunningham, to have a breakout rookie season. That year the Vikings went 15 and 2, losing the NFC Championship on a fluke to the Atlanta Falcons. It was just the beginning of Moss's stellar career. He would go on to 5 Pro Bowls as a Viking, while placing 2nd in almost every receiving category of the Vikings' record book (of course 1st place belongs to soon-to-be Hall of Famer Cris Carter). Now Moss will have the chance to boost his stats and challenge Carter for some of those records, while at the same time leading the Vikings to VICTORY. I know I can't wait to see number 84 come striding back onto the field. I don't even have to buy a new jersey. Mine is officially back in style.
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