New England WR Randy Moss Headed Back to Minnesota?

Rumors have been running wild tonight that the New England Patriots are talking to the Minnesota Vikings about potentially trading superstar wide receiver Randy Moss back to Minnesota.

Yes, Moss didn't catch a pass for the first time in his career with the Patriots last night, but he is still Randy Moss.  He is the number-one-legitimate deep threat for New England.  His size and speed is a matchup problem for any defense.

If Randy Moss is not on the field for the New England Patriots they are a very different football team.  So what if he doesn't get an extension in the off-season, Moss should still play out the season in an attempt to win a Super Bowl.

Unless there is unknown turmoil inside the locker-room this deal makes no sense for the Patriots.  At best they are going to get a couple of draft picks, such as a second and third round picks.

Let me remind you that all this speculation began on the social network twitter when Bill Simmons of Espn  tweeted a message he meant to send to someone else.

Sportsguy33 tweeted, "Sorry that last tweet was supposed to be a DM. Rumors swirling about a Pats-Minny trade for Randy Moss,". 

It is quite clear with Sidney Rice out that the Vikings need another top of the line receiver for Favre to throw to.  Minnesota can only do so much throwing to Lewis, Basket, and Camarillo.  Don't forget that having Randy Moss could take a little pressure off of Adrian Peterson.

Brad Childress went after Vincent Jackson of the Chargers but San Diego's front-office did not feel comfortable moving the Pro-Bowl wide receiver.

Minnesota needs a wide receiver much more but would New England really part ways with Moss in the middle of season?  It seems like a risky move that would not sit well with Pat fans if true.

The chances the trigger actually gets pulled on this deal have to be slim to none.  Then again, all rumors and speculation start from one source or another.  Who knows what Robert Kraft is going to do.

Moss back to Minnesota would be a trade for the ages.