Randy Moss Trade: 10 Reasons It Will Ruin the Vikings' Playoff Hopes

With multiple outlets reporting that the Randy Moss to Minnesota trade is now official, it's time to take a look at how this affects the Vikings and their struggles to start the season.

I don't think this trade is as great as people are making it out to be. Moss has been a troublemaker one way or another wherever he's gone in his career, and his presence is going to cause problems in that locker room by his doing or not.

Inside are 10 ways that Randy Moss will sink what's left of Minnesota's playoff hopes.

No. 10: Past History

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PHILADELPHIA - JANUARY 16: Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Minnesota Vikings reaches out with one hand to try and catch a pass against the defense of cornerback Lito Sheppard #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC divisional playoff game at Lincoln

We've all seen this story before, and we know how it ends.

Randy Moss had an awful relationship with management and ended up leaving for Oakland in an ugly divorce that ripped the team apart.

While this seems like a great situation, you need to remember that Moss and the Vikings have had major issues before, and there's plenty of room for there to be future problems between the two sides.

These two sides don't like each other, but I'm sure they'll pretend to for the cameras.

No. 9: Moss and Adversity

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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 9: Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a second half touchdown pass in front of cornerback Al Harris #31 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFC wild-card game at Lambeau Field January 9, 2005 in Green Ba

When the going gets tough, Randy Moss usually gets going.

If Randy Moss isn't winning, he's going to cause issues; it's inevitable. Now media reports are coming out that Moss was causing more problems behind the scenes in New England than anyone knew about. Moss is a troublemaker, and that will never change, no matter what.

If this marriage doesn't work out, it's going to get ugly in Minnesota.

No. 8: Too Many Egos

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 26, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the

There's a lot of players who are going to want attention, and now with Randy Moss everyone is taking another step back.

The Vikings already did this for Brett Favre, and now they have to do it for Moss. Something's eventually got to give in Minnesota. Athletes have a ton of pride, and when they feel they're overlooked, it gets ugly. While it may never come to the surface, it could rip the team apart internally.

Putting a ton of big egos in one room is never a recipe for success.

No. 7: Favre Focuses on Moss

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 26, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Gett

With the struggles of the Vikings' wideouts, I don't think it's a reach to imagine Brett Favre trying to light up the scoreboard and just key on Randy Moss all day.

Favre will try to force it down the field to Moss, and it's going to backfire.

Favre has struggled this year, and it's because he's tried to make too much happen under center. Adding Moss gives him a great weapon if he uses him right.

However, don't count on Favre being smart about when he throws to Randy Moss.

No. 6: No Chemistry

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings watches from the sidelines during the first half of the game against the Miami Dolphins on September 19, 2010 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Pho

A major issue with the Vikings this year has been the fact that Brett Favre and his wideouts have no chemistry with one another.

Favre spent extra time at practice earlier this year to try to get on the same page with his receivers, and now he's going to have to spend more to try to work Randy Moss in. Chemistry is the most important thing in sports, and Minnesota doesn't have it.

Don't assume this is going to work from day one.

No. 5: Favre Throws More

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Linebacker Cameron Wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins forces the ball loose as quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings drops back to pass during the game on September 19, 2010 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneap

One of the problems in Minnesota, at least from what I've seen of the Vikings, is that Minnesota hasn't run the ball enough.

In every game, the Vikings have thrown the ball more than they've run it, and while some of that has to do with constantly being behind in these games, I think there has to be more of a dedication to the run. Adrian Peterson has been wildly successful this year, and more touches never hurt.

But now I think that with Moss in town, the Vikings are going to try to throw it over and over again, and it's just not going to work.

No. 4: Another Distraction

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EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - AUGUST 18: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre addresses the media at a press conference after the first morning practice since returning to Vikings Winter Park on August 18, 2010 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Favre injured his ankl

The Vikings for the better part of almost two years have had to deal with nothing but distractions, and now with Randy Moss coming to town, it's yet another circus Minnesota has to deal with.

There's going to be even more media around asking more questions about the situation, and every player is going to get tired of it the way they did when Brett Favre waffled on his retirement the past two years. If the Vikings can't focus on football, it's a recipe for disaster.

Minnesota might as well play in a three-ring circus.

No. 3: Too Many Receivers

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Percy Harvin #12 of the Minnesota Vikings makes a catch for a reception in front of Chris Houston #23 of the Detroit Lions during the first half at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 26, 2010 in Minneapoli

There's only one football, and you can only spread it around so much, but now the Vikings have a massive logjam at the receiver position. When Sidney Rice gets back, it's going to make it more of an issue.

This is the second wideout the Vikings have traded for with Greg Camarillo being added right before the season. You'd think that having too many targets to throw to would be a good thing, but it's just a golden opportunity for there to be issues in the locker room.

Give it a few weeks, and I'm sure someone will be upset about a lack of touches.

No. 2: More Expectations

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball while being pursued by Julian Peterson #98 of the Detroit Lions during the second half at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 26, 2010 in Minneap

If you thought it was Super Bowl or bust before Randy Moss showed up for the Vikings, wait until he puts that jersey back on and takes the field.

The Vikings' front office has thrown everything but the kitchen sink at this team trying to get a championship, and anything less is a total disappointment in the eyes of management and the fans. The expectations are going to be through the roof for the rest of the year.

I'm not sure that Minnesota will get to the Super Bowl even with Moss, and that pressure is something I think will make any issues in that locker room worse.

No. 1: Contract Dispute

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 26: Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots runs to the line against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

The Vikings are trading for Randy Moss without inking him to any form of contract extension but will try to work on a deal after the fact.

That's a recipe for disaster.

Moss has a history of running his mouth when he's not happy, as recently as this year when he wouldn't shut up about his contract. A change of scenery won't change things, and if Minnesota doesn't get him signed quickly, it could get worse and could divide the locker room.

Moss isn't what you'd call a model teammate, and he'll show you that if you give him the chance.