Randy Moss: “It is a bad feeling…feeling not wanted”
By Gayle Saunders
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Don’t know if Randy Moss is a betting man…but if he was there is a good chance he’d bet on himself not being a Patriot next year. Moss told CBSsports.com on Monday that there is a good chance this will be his final season with the New England Patriots, and its something he’s not too happy about.
As it stands right now, the Patriots and Moss have had no contract talks yet. The reality of it all is…that his deal expires after this season. When you look at the monster numbers he’s put up while in New England:
1,000 yards in three seasons, 47 total touchdowns. Kinda blows you away… no?
“When you have done so much and put so much work in, it kind of feels like I am not wanted,” said Moss, who is slated to earn $6.4 million this season. “I am taking that in stride and playing my final year out, and whatever the future holds is what it holds. But it is kind of a bad feeling — feeling not wanted. It is not like my production has gone down.”
Moss has stated that in the past four months nothing has changed to make him feel like he is in the team’s future plans, His partner in crime Tom Brady is also in the final year of his contract, But the team are very close to agreeing ona an extension for the Golden Boy. Its been reported by the Boston Herald that Brady has been offered a three-year, $58 million extension.
“I am a little older and understand the nature of the business — the older you get the more your skills supposedly diminish, but I think I am getting wiser in how to use my physical skills. That’s the frustrating part when you put so much heart and desire into things and feel like you are not wanted.”
Just in case you forgot how “gangster” Moss has been in New England.
Jason Campbell appears fine after light drills
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Raiders QB Jason Campbell practiced for the first time after being carted off the field during a preseason loss to San Francisco just two days ago.
Right now the team is unsure whether he’ll play this week, but Campbell looked ready to go while he had his 90-minute workout on Monday. He showed no signs of injury from the stinger he received from the hit by 49ers linebacker Travis Laboy in the second quarter of Saturday’s pre season game. Read more
Bengals decide to cut ties with Bryant
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On Sunday the Bengals released Wide receiver Antonio Bryant, who they recently just signed to a four-year, $28 million deal in March. They were counting on him to be their long-term playmaker along with Chad Ochocinco.
No to long ago the Bengals went after a high-profile free agent receiver by the name of Laveraneus Coles in last years off season. They were hoping to replace T.J. Houshmandzadeh, however they changed their minds soon after signing him, and released Coles after only one season. Read more
San Francisco 49ers sign running back Brian Westbrook
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Brian Westbrook wants back in the league, so much so, he accepted a backup role across the country with the 49ers. The 49ers signed the free agent running back to a one-year deal Monday, giving Westbrook the second chance he’s been seeking in recent months. Westbrook’s deal is worth a base $1.25 million and a maximum of $2.5 million with all incentives.
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Minnesota Vikings: Percy Harvin suffering from migraines again
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Migraine headaches are still badgering Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin who remains on leave from practice while coping with his headaches. Coach Childress confirmed Tuesday that Harvin is resting at his home in the Twin Cities area.
“I’m not sure when he’ll be with the team,” Childress said. “If I knew, I would tell you.”
Harvin who made the Pro Bowl last season as a rookie at kickoff returner, took a leave of absense from the Vikings nine days ago when his grandmother died, and he hasn’t been back to camp. Read more
Josh Cribbs and Seneca Wallace are ready for the Wildcat 2.0.
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While its pretty known that the Miami Dolphins made the Wildcat come to life, however the Cleveland Browns could possibly kick it up a notch this year.
Wide receiver Josh Cribbs can play quarterback or wide receiver. Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace can play quarterback or wide receiver. Then there will be times when Cribbs and Wallace line up at running back and fullback, without the defense knowing where the ball is being snapped. Read more
Obama: Saints saved New Orleans
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On Monday President Obama made it known that the New Orleans Saints were the saviors of their city, saying their “unbelievable season” helped buoy the spirit of a battered Gulf.
“Plenty of cities carry their sports teams through a tough season,” Obama said. “It’s a rare thing when a sports team carries its city through tough times.” Read more
Roger Goodell: NFL wants the Jaguars to stay in Jacksonville
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On Monday NFL commissioner Roger Goodell appeared in Jacksonville and told the league that he is committed to having the Jaguars stay in Jacksonville. But good ol Roger said that local fans need to buy more tickets to help to make sure that the Jaguars’ future is still in Jacksonville.
“The NFL wants to be part of the future of this city,” Goodell said in an address to business leaders, via the Florida Times-Union.
Last season the Jaguars had seven games blacked out because they did not sell out. Wayne Weaver, owner of the Jaguars noted they have already sold more than 13,000 season tickets this season, He said about 5,000 more need to be sold to help prevent blackouts this year.
“If it’s a one-year blip due to a perfect storm, then this is a great opportunity to demonstrate that,” Goodell said of last year’s blackouts in a negative economy.
“We want the team to be successful and we want it to be here. We just want it to play in front of sold-out audiences.”
Los Angeles has been often been mentioned as a potential home for the Jaguars if they happen to move. But Goodell’s preference is for the Jaguars to remain in Florida.
Goodell was asked if sellouts this season would keep the team in Jacksonville.
“I think this team is going to continue to be successful here,” he said in response. “I believe they will support the team. The team wants to see a full stadium, the players want to see a full stadium, the league wants to see a full stadium and I think the community wants to see a full stadium.”
Could Donovan McNabb be courting Vincent Jackson to the Redskins?
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Vincent Jackson is not a happy camper these days In San Diego and suitors for the Chargers receiver reportedly are waiting around the corner.
The disgruntled receiver is involved in a contract dispute which will most likely keep him off the field until week 10 or even later if he remains in San Diego. In the meantime Jackson is seeking a long-term contract, the Chargers are playing hardball they even reduced their one-year offer of $3.2 million to $2.5 million, which is a blatant sign that they don’t plan to play nice.
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