The acquisition of Randy Moss by the New England Patriots surprised a lot of experts. Why? Well, Moss is not your typical Pat. Typical means a team player who doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t make a show of his greatness, who doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t complain, who plays by the company rules. The number one rule being\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthe game and game prep should always be your focus.<\/p>\n
There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no doubt that Moss is a resounding talent. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s one of the best wide receivers in the league. During his career, he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been sure-handed and durable. In 9 NFL seasons, he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s missed a total of six games. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s accumulated over 1,000 receiving yards for seven of his nine seasons.<\/p>\n
Moss gives the Pats something they lacked last season\u00e2\u20ac\u201da true playmaker in the receiving corps. Moss has fantastic leaping ability and as a deep threat is still one of the best in the NFL.<\/p>\n
The question\u00e2\u20ac\u201dcan the Pats get Moss to be on their wavelength and to stay there. The answer is probably, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Yes.\u00e2\u20ac? It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rare for the Patriots to take a chance on quirky talent. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d rather go with solid role players who can conform to their scheme. A few years ago, New England signed Cory Dillon, who was known for being a malcontent. He became quite content on his way to the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n
Certainly, most players become a bit more focused when they know they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got a real shot at the Lombardi Trophy and that magnificent Super Bowl ring. The question is will Moss be more like Dillon or will he end up being like Terrell Owens\u00e2\u20ac\u201da guy who always has to be the focus of attention?<\/p>\n
If he ends up being like Owens, then he won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be a Patriot for very long. Bill Belichick just doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t put up with that type of behavior.<\/p>\n
Look for Moss to be the player\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s player. And on an offensive squad that includes Tom Brady at QB, Ben Watson at TE and Laurence Maroney at RB, Mr. Moss could be the keystone that puts New England over the top and into the Super Bowl once again.<\/p>\n
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