[93] In the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions, he had five receptions for 155 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 2417 victory. The Patriots had acquired the draft pick the previous day from the San Francisco 49ers, and the Raiders selected John Bowie. [183] Moss caught two touchdown passes for a total of 23, breaking the single-season record of 22 touchdown receptions previously set by Jerry Rice (in 12 games in the strike-shortened 1987 season). [234] The Titans stated that they did not plan to re-sign Moss for the 2011 season, and he became a free agent. [13] On the football field, Moss led the DuPont Panthers to back-to-back state championships in 1992 and 1993. [64] As part of the deal, he received a $2 million signing bonus. Most yards receiving in a single game 288 (vs. Moss's dream was to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but he also considered going to Ohio State, where his half-brother, Eric, had played offensive tackle. [134] In the following game against the Seattle Seahawks, he had eight receptions for 133 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 347 victory. Draft Info. I might have fun. WebDOB 1977-02-13 ( 46.0) Height 6' 4". [189][190] However, in Super Bowl XLII, against the New York Giants, he scored the go-ahead touchdown with 2:42 left in the fourth quarter on a six-yard pass from Tom Brady. 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"[124] In Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints, he had 11 receptions for 113 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 3231 victory. [182], On December 29, the Patriots defeated the New York Giants 3835, finishing their regular season with a perfect 160 record. [297] In 2019, Moss was named to the National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.[298]. Moss described what he saw on the play by saying "any time you see something like that, that looks foul, it looks dirty, it opens your eyes. According to the affidavit, Moss committed battery upon Rachelle Washington,[305] causing serious injury, and then refused to allow her to seek medical attention. The strategy was a response to the 'Randy Rules,' as Vikings receiver Chris Walsh called them. The Cowboys wanted Moss,[58] but because of many off-field incidents of their own, team owner and GM Jerry Jones did not feel the team could draft Moss. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Later on at Marshall University, he would go on to lower his 200-meter time to 21.15. "[207] He compared Moss's ability to see the field and anticipate plays to that of Tom Brady, and to Lawrence Taylor, who Belichick coached with the New York Giants. [165], There were rumors leading up to the 2007 NFL Draft that the Raiders were eager to part ways with Randy Moss through a trade. [10] In 2022, Moss left Monday Night Countdown. Once the Patriots had Moss on their roster, he quickly agreed to a new one-year contract to replace his old one. Wide Receiver; Follow. 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He earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his game against Green Bay. 2004 was the first season in his career that he failed to reach the 1,000-yard mark. Moss also posted a vertical leap of 47 inches. That's so far from the truth. [citation needed] This enabled the Patriots to absorb Moss's incoming contract under the salary cap. [294] Moss was hired as an associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Victory Christian Center High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, in June 2014, where his son was attending high school and playing football. [136] Overall, he finished with 111 receptions for 1,632 yards and 17 touchdowns. 13/2/1977. He was traded in 2005 to the Oakland Raiders, where he experienced a slump in play, notably due to the lack of talent surrounding him and perceived decline. Coach Bobby Bowden revoked his scholarship and Moss was dismissed from Florida State University for the failed drug test. [65] Moss originally wore #18 in training camp (a number he would eventually wear for Oakland) but switched to the more conventional #84 before the regular season began. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. [106] Moss finished the season with a career-high 1,437 yards and league-leading 15 touchdown receptions. He had five receptions for 190 yards and two touchdowns, including touchdown receptions of 52 yards and 44 yards, and two other receptions of 46 yards and 41 yards. Randall Gene Randy Moss (born February 13, 1977) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, and the San Francisco 49ers. He is currently a sports analyst. 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Randy Gene Moss (born February 13, 1978) is an American former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco 49ers. [9] He played in two Super Bowl games, XLII with the Patriots and XLVII with the 49ers, both losses. He streaked down the right sideline and caught an 80-yard touchdown pass from Pennington to tie the score at 77. WebGet the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Randy Moss on ESPN. Skip to main [33], At the Southern Conference indoor track championships, Moss ran the 200 meters in 21.15 seconds, missing the conference record by only .02 seconds. The two teams traded the lead several times in the fourth quarter before Ole Miss running back Deuce McAllister scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 31 seconds to play, giving them a 3431 lead. 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They just have a sixth, seventh sense", Belichick said. The 1996 Marshall Thundering Herd went undefeated and won the Division I-AA title, with Moss having four touchdown receptions in the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game. Although Moss was widely considered to be one of the most talented players available in the 1998 NFL draft, he was not selected until the 21st pick of the first round (by the Minnesota Vikings ), because of concerns about his character. Moss was a sensation in his first year with the Vikings. WebRandy Moss Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com Randy Moss Randy Gene Moss (The Freak) Position: WR 6-4 , 210lb (193cm, 95kg) [240] After Alex Smith suffered a concussion against the St. Louis Rams in week 10, Colin Kaepernick took over as the team's quarterback, and Moss had at least two receptions in each of the remaining five games of the regular season. After running a 4.35 at the combine, Miamis Phillip Dorsett cranked out a 4.25 at the University of Miamis pro timing day. Moss later claimed that the quotes were taken out of context.