Moss to rejoin McDaniels with Rams?

The big news right now is that the Titans are not expected to bring back Randy Moss, which isn’t much of a surprise given the state of the franchise, and Moss’ lack of production during his brief stint in the Music City. Multiple people, including Mike Sando and Michael David Smith, have speculated that the Rams could be one of the teams interested in Moss.

I’m sure you remember how Randy Moss faired in newly hired Rams’ Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels’ potent New England offense. In 2007 under the guidance of McDaniels Moss caught 23 touchdowns for 1,493 yards. It’s hard not to get excited at the thought of Sam Bradford throwing 50 yard strikes to Randy Moss, but I’m not so sure that we really need to add the frequent malcontent for the Rams to be successful offensively.

First, Moss is not nearly as effective as he was when he last played under McDaniels. He has proven that the speed that made him such a dynamic player is starting to leave him as he gets older. When he left New England during 2010, he rarely had any significant impact as a receiver. Additionally, if things are not going well, he has a history of causing problems within the locker room. With a young, developing team, it would difficult to stomach a headache like Moss if the Rams lose a few games in a row.

Overall, I’m definitely intrigued by the idea of adding a future hall of famer like Randy Moss. We clearly had troubles on offense last year, and it’s fun to picture Moss wearing the horns. But at the same time, I really think it could be disastrous to have a player like Moss on the roster should things start to turn south. My personal opinion is that if the Rams can sign Moss to a one year deal, they should consider it, as long as they are willing to part ways with him if he becomes a problem at all. If they hold on to him too long when things are going poorly, he could cause significant damage within the locker room. I think it would be worth the risk as long as he has a short leash, and they don’t hesitate to get rid of him if need be. However, as of right now, I’m pretty certain the Rams will not take a shot at Moss, but it is still an interesting idea to ponder.