Randy Moss: Giving the Odds for His Next NFL Team

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Ladies and gentleman—Randy Moss is coming back.

One stint in the NFL clearly wasn't enough and the man once considered the best wide receiver in the league is making a comeback.

"I just wanna go to a team and play some football... your boy will be back for the upcoming season" was what Moss said via Pro-Football Talk.

And you can guarantee that there will at least be a few teams interested in the former star, who had 14,858 receiving yards and 153 touchdowns in his illustrious career.

Reports from last year still indicate that Moss is in great shape, and for now, it appears Moss will be making a comeback to the NFL.

Where he'll end up for the 2012-13 season is still unknown, but here's the complete Randy Moss Power Rankings—teams that will be most interested in making the wide receiver their own for the upcoming season.

32. Green Bay Packers

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The Green Bay Packers have enough star receivers, and don't need any more.

Especially one that used to play for the Minnesota Vikings.

Odds: 5000/1

31. Detroit Lions

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Calvin Johnson runs the Detroit passing game, and adding anybody but an up-and-coming young guy to that spot only hurts an ever-improving Lions squad.

Odds: 2000/1

30. Atlanta Falcons

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After making the playoff this year, the Falcons don't need Moss.

Julio Jones and Roddy White were brilliant all season, and while Matty Ice might need some work, Randy Moss isn't going to help him much.

Odds: 1000/1

29. New York Giants

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Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz, Mario Manningham and that piece of silverware over there.

Tight end is a position of more concern for the defending champs.

Odds: 1000/1

28. Washington Redskins

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Washington wouldn't work for Moss because Rex Grossman would have to throw the ball to his team—something he found very difficult to do this season.

Odds: 800/1

27. Seattle Seahawks

Randy may get hit by a flying Skittle aimed at Marshawn Lynch, giving him a career-ending injury.

Yeah, one #BeastMode is enough for the Seahawks.

Odds: 600/1

26. Cleveland Browns

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Cleveland's offense could use some help, but as long as Brad Childress is there, you can guarantee Randy isn't going to the Browns.

Odds: 500/1

25. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Pittsburgh might appear like a good option, but they're not.

The Steelers already have one of the best receiving corps in the NFL with Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders.

And they're $22 million over the cap already.

Odds: 400/1

24. Dallas Cowboys

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For all Tony Romo's temperamental play this season, the Cowboys still managed to rank in the top ten passing games in the league, and were one win away from the NFL playoffs.

The Cowboys already have two top-notch receivers in Miles Austin and Dez Bryant. Upgrading the defense is much bigger offseason concern for Dallas.

Odds: 200/1

23. Miami Dolphins

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Miami isn't the worst option, but they're not the best either as Brandon Marshall will get the majority of targets next season.

Moss is too much of a liability for a team that will feature a run-heavy offense next season.

Odds: 150/1

22. Oakland Raiders

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The Raiders finished 2012 with a higher ranked passing game than teams like the Panthers, Texans, Ravens and Bengals—yet still missed the playoffs.

With a new head coach and front office, Oakland has bigger things to worry about than Moss.

And, would they really want to bring Moss back after he famously quit on the team before they traded him to the Patriots for next to nothing?

 

Odds: 125/1

21. St. Louis Rams

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Randy Moss won't want another season running around for a non-contender.

That rules the St. Louis Rams out, even with a healthy quarterback and a better offensive line.

Odds: 100/1

20. Indianapolis Colts

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Reggie Wayne is a free agent, so they might be in desperate need for a No. 1 receiver. It could work, especially with Andrew Luck throwing the ball to him.

Won't happen, but it's nice food for thought.

Odds: 80/1

19. Tennessee Titans

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The Tennessee Titans, Moss' most recent team, got a good year out of Matt Hasselbeck, but they will be more focused on getting Chris Johnson and the run game going than re-signing Moss.

Not to mention, Kenny Britt looked ready to break out last season before he suffered a season-ending injury.

Odds: 78/1

18. Arizona Cardinals

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Larry Fitzgerald and Randy Moss is almost too good to be true.

Especially if Peyton Manning is throwing them the ball.

Yeah, that's definitely too good to be true.

Odds: 75/1

17. Cincinnati Bengals

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$60 million in cap room could entice the Bengals for Moss.

However, with A.J. Green already in toww, and the Bengals likely to boost their ranks throughout the draft, I don't think the money spent on Moss would be worth it.

Thanks to Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens, the Bengals have had plenty of experience dealing with diva receivers in recent years.

 

Odds: 70/1

16. Houston Texans

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After making the playoffs, the Texans might appear to be a happy nesting spot for Moss, as they have a position available opposite Andre Johnson.

However, Houston is probably better off finding a speedy compliment to Johnson in the draft (maybe Baylor's Kendall Wright?).

Odds: 50/1

15. San Francisco 49ers

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While the Niners do have the potential to upgrade at wide-receiver in Randy Moss, I can't see him fitting in with the style of play that got San Francisco one kick away from the Super Bowl.

Jim Harbaugh breeds discipline and and that's never been Moss' strong suit.

Odds: 50/1

14. Buffalo Bills

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The Bills love show-boating wide-receivers so Randy Moss may just be a nice fit.

However, Moss loves winning, which Buffalo struggled to do this season. Unlike Terrell Owens a couple years ago, Moss would pass on their offer.

Odds: 45/1

13. San Diego Chargers

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Even with all Philip Rivers' struggles this year, the Chargers still finished with the sixth best passing attack in the league, and somehow almost made the playoffs.

If Vincent Jackson goes, the Chargers may feel like Moss is a good replacement.

Odds: 40/1

12. Baltimore Ravens

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Joe Flacco may look better throwing to Randy Moss, but considering that he looked poor throwing to Torrey Smith and Anquan Boldin, you've got to think the Ravens' real problem lies under center and not out wide.

Moss is no better than what they've already got.

Odds: 38/1

11. Kansas City Chiefs

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The Chiefs will want Moss because they sit $63 million under the cap and could use some better players, especially if Dwayne Bowe leaves in free agency.

Moss won't want the Chiefs though because they are rubbish.

Odds: 35/1

10. New Orleans Saints

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The Saints may lose Marques Colston in free agency, and Randy Moss could do some serious damage playing with Drew Brees.

It's a viable option with the only concern being whether Moss' character and style fit with the Saints. Would Moss be OK playing second fiddle to Jimmy Graham?

Still, worth some thought.

Odds: 25/1

9. Minnesota Vikings

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Moss' seven and a half season with the Vikings must place Minnesota high on this list.

Yet the Vikings are probably the worst team in the NFC North, and for that, Moss will probably pass on them.

 

Odds: 25/1

8. Denver Broncos

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Here me out:

$51 million under the cap, the Denver Broncos may just be interested.

Tebow and the Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs with essentially just three long throws—which is what Moss was best at.

It's not the worst option going around, but at this point, Demaryius Thomas is probably better at Moss' game than Moss is.

Odds: 20/1

7. Carolina Panthers

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Cam Newton is the most exciting, naturally gifted, young quarterback in the entire NFL and for that alone, it would be great to see Randy Moss on the other end of some of those throws.

Odds: 18/1

6. Jacksonville Jaguars

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Blaine Gabbert has a decent arm and the Jaguars not only need a decent wide-receiver, they have $45 million to go get themselves one and I think they will seriously consider Moss.

But you've got to think that with Jones-Drew so dominant, and Randy wanting a little more, the Jags are kidding themselves.

Odds: 15/1

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Josh Freeman didn't have the best year, but we do know that he has the ability to win football games and make big throws.

If Moss had the time to wait two or three years, then the Bucs would nearly be perfect for him. They have money to spend on him and he'd get the ball all the time.

However, you get the feeling Moss wants to win next year, so the Bucs will get passed by.

Odds: 12/1

4. New York Jets

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Having Randy Moss lining up out wide may just give Sanchez the confidence that he needs to start making big-time touchdown passes.

He would give Sanchez another deep option, but I don't think Moss will go to New York.

The Jets already have a play-making receiver with an attitude problem that Sanchez can't get the ball to in Santonio Holmes.

 

 

Odds: 10/1

3. New England Patriots

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The Patriots are a more likely AFC East home for Moss next season, considering the magical connection that he once had Tom Brady.

Imagine trying to stop an offense led by Brady that featured Wes Welker, Aaron Hernandez, Rob Gronkowski and Randy Moss.

Brady said he would welcome Moss back should the time come—we'll have to see whether that time comes around next season.

Odds: 8/1

2. Chicago Bears

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Jay Cutler desperately needs a good wide-receiver, and Randy Moss might just give them what they need to make a serious charge towards the Super Bowl.

Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice is very familiar with Moss, having been his head coach in Minnesota for a few years.

The Bears would be better off trying to sign someone in their prime, like Vincent Jackson, Stevie Johnson or Dwayne Bowe.

But if they are unable to sign any of those studs, Moss may be their next target.

Odds: 5/1

1. Philadelphia Eagles

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What team has a big-time quarterback and would be willing to take on an outgoing wide receiver?

The Eagles.

Moss could fit in well with Mike Vick and the rest of the "Dream Team," especially if DeSean Jackson leaves.

Considering that the Eagles made a play for Moss when he retired the first time, now that he's actually available, we should see that same play be made again.

Only this time, I think Moss accept their offer, knowing he might be able to win a ring with the Eagles.

Odds: 3/1

 

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