Randy Moss made a return to Minnesota this morning. No the Vikings have not re-signed him a 3rd time, he was on the air with Vikings linebacker @erinhenderson50 who was filling in for Paul Allen this morning.
Moss who is currently without an NFL job as he and the Tennessee Titans have recently parted ways, has spent time with 4 NFL teams including 2 stints with the Vikings durig his 12 year career. Moss stated stated it broke his heart to leave Minnesota. He also mentioned that he would be interested in coming back if the opportunity was available. However it does appear that his first choice would be the New England Patriots due to his affection for QB Tom Brady and Head Coach Bill Belichick.
Although the Vikings do have a need at the wide receiver position espescially with the impending release of Bernard Berrian who has been an immense failure during his time as a Viking, it is highly unlikely Moss would be brought back. There is however the uncertainty related to the situation of Sidney Rice due to the expiration of the CBA and nothing new in place. Rice could leave as a free agent depending on the terms of a new CBA. The Vikings made attempts to re-sign him prior to the CBA expiring but those attempts failed. Behind Berrian & Rice the Vikings still have Percy Harvin, Greg Camarillo, Greg Lewis, Jaymar Johnson, and something called Hackett. So while there are bodies there is a substantial gap after Harvin as far as skill level although Camarillo would make a great possession receiver if given the chance. Camarillo was seldom used by former coach Childress for unknown reasons, possibly due to the fact that he was not a former Philadelphia Eagle.
Expect the Vikings after releasing B Nothing to make some moves at the wide receiver position either later in the draft, after addressing the QB position and defensive needs, or through free agency. The free agent market has alot of bodies right now and that is expected to grow once a new CBA is in place, so there should be some quality options.
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