Randy Moss Waived by Minnesota Vikings: Top 5 Places for Moss to Land

The Minnesota Vikings and coach Brad Childress wanted to make a statement.

They made it.

Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss was placed on waivers today following a dismal return to the place of his star growth and a press conference that the Vikings were jealous about.

Here are the top five places that Randy Moss could end up.

No. 5: Buffalo Bills

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 31: Running back Corey McIntyre #38 of the Buffalo Bills wears a mouthguard in the shape of vampire fangs during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 31, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Phot

Seeing how the Buffalo Bills get first shot at picking up Randy Moss and his contract since they have yet to win a game automatically puts them on this list.

No doubt they would love to sink their teeth into Moss and give a red hot Ryan Fitzpatrick someone to throw to not named Lee Evans.

No. 4: Dallas Cowboys

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: (L-R) Jon Kitna #3, Jason Witten #82 and Phil Costa #67 of the Dallas Cowboys look on from the sideline late in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cowboys Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (

Jerry Jones has already apologized to his fans for not bringing a winning season to that pretty new stadium.

But he is known for making a splash and bringing high profile players with attitude problems—Terrell Owens—into Big D and selling a lot of merchandise with their name on it.

After the already lost season for Dallas it would make it a tough sell to pick up Randy Moss for only half a season with barely any time left on his contract.

No. 3: New England Patriots

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 31: Tom Brady #12 of New England Patriots reacts after a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Wouldn't that make the story of the year?

Minnesota gives up a third round draft pick to take Randy Moss away from the Patriots and then he ends up back there and New England keeps the pick. What a scheme.

Movie quality script there huh?

ESPN's Tedy Bruschi said, "(Moss) spent three years, three plus years with Coach Belichick and then he spent three plus weeks with Brad Childress. He sees the difference."

Belichick can win with Randy Moss. Obviously, Brad Childress could not.

No. 2: Chicago Bears

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CHICAGO - OCTOBER 24: Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a defensive touchdown against the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field on October 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Redskins defeated the Bears 17-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Gett

Yeah, Da Bears have already courted Randy Moss once this season, according to ESPN.com.

A fit with a halfway dead offense to liven up a interception-happy Jay Cutler would be the kind of place where Randy Moss could flourish.

I am sure the Vikings would really like to get him out of the division but the Bears could make a strong point to pick up Moss' contract since they still have a pretty decent shot at winning their division.

No. 1: Washington Redskins

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 31: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washigton Redkins warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 31, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Yes I am a Redskins Featured Columnist.

Yes I am saying this out of a somewhat wishful thinking greed.

But Randy Moss could fit as a Redskin.

Owner Dan Snyder is known for pulling in big time players with contracts and working his magic to get them paid under the cap.

Two things the Redskins fans have cried for all season have been a better offensive line and a big time wide receiver.

Randy Moss certainly fits the second bill well.

Donovan McNabb is used to having a hot headed wide receiver in his huddle—Terrell Owens—and can manage it fairly well.

Washington is also already in the market for a big wide receiver, notably their attempts to get disgruntled Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson earlier this season.

With the bye week approaching, time to learn part of the system and the team already in the market with a potential playoff push in the NFC, the Redskins could be a viable candidate for Randy Moss to land.