Randy Moss: 25 Bold Predictions about Moss' Tenure in Tennessee
Randy Moss became a Tennessee Titan shortly after the NFL waiver deadline passed for teams to make a claim for the receiver.
We know now that 21 other teams passed on claiming the enigmatic receiver, likely fearing that he would hurt more than help.
What's going to happen now that Randy is in Tennessee?
Here are 25 bold predictions for Randy Moss and his tenure with the Titans.
25. He Doesn't Report to the Titans
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All signs point to Moss being happy with his new football team: the Tennessee Titans.
However, he did tell sources prior to the deadline for making waiver claims that he was open to sitting out the rest of the season if he did not like the team that made the waiver claim for him.
In the next few days, Randy could all of a sudden have a change of heart and decide Tennessee is not a good match for him and refuse to report.
Why? Because he's Randy Moss and a little bit of Brett Favre has rubbed off on him.
Odds: 100/1
24. He Points the Blame at Brad Childress
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress told the AP that in retrospect, the Moss trade was a "poor decision."
Although Randy can pretend that he doesn't keep up with the latest news about him, he's likely to have heard Childress' comments by now.
He's got feelings too and wants to win. Now that he's no longer a part of the Vikings organization, he's got to have some more words about his previous coach.
Odds: 5/6
23. He Calls Brett Favre a Distraction
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Randy would never diss Favre. Or, would he?
It's hard to put that past Randy Moss. But it sounds like he's more unhappy with the Vikings coaching staff and not Favre himself.
That said, he could simply mention the distraction of the Jenn Sterger-Brett Favre allegation, a reason why it was harder for him to assimilate into the team.
Odds: 4/1
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22. Moss Declines to Talk to Media
4 of 25Remember his postgame interview after the Minnesota Vikings lost to the New England Patriots? Moss said that he would no longer answer questions from the media.
Well, there's got to be some kind of press conference announcing his addition to the team. So Moss will be asked questions. He can't avoid it.
But hey, he just may stay true to his word and not say a thing when questioned by the press.
Odds: 5/1
21. Moss Actually Talks to the Media
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Moss did say that he would start his moratorium on not talking to members of the media after Week 8. But it wouldn't be that surprising if Moss does a complete 180 now that he's on a new team.
A lot has changed in just a few days. Moss could be on his best behavior from now on.
Odds: 2/1
20. Moss Talks to Media, Then Stops
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Randy could lift his self-imposed ban on suddenly asking questions and all of a sudden put it back on again.
He's on-again, off-again. We should know that about him by now.
This is very likely to happen. Once he starts talking, he just may stop again.
Odds: 3/1
19. Moss Calls Out the Vikings Organization
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From Zygi Wilf, to Brad Childress, to Brett Favre to the rest.
We're not talking about becoming displeased with just the coaching staff. We're talking about an all-out call out of the Vikings organization from top to bottom.
Moss has been in-and-out of the organization twice already and he could be bitter again. Bitter enough to wage an all-out war against the franchise that drafted him.
Odds: 50/1
18. Randy Moss Refers to Himself in the Third Person
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During his little rant in front of reporters, Moss did say he was going to ask himself his own questions and answer his own questions.
Let's see how this could play out. After conducting an interview with himself, Moss tells reporters, "Randy Moss is happy to be in Tennessee."
Odds: 2/1
17. Randy Moss Leads Titans to Week 10 Win
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In his debut as a Tennessee Titan, Randy Moss helps lead the team to victory.
With Kenny Britt absent, Moss becomes the top receiving option for the Titans. They go to him early and often, as he helps the team win its sixth game of the season against the Miami Dolphins.
Odds: 2/1
16. Tennessee Wins the AFC South
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Randy Moss has such a big impact for the Tennessee Titans that he not only makes them a better team, he helps them win the division.
Considering Peyton Manning and rest of the Colts are standing in their way, that may just be a pipe dream. Also, you can't really count out the Houston Texans either.
But with Randy, anything can happen.
Odds: 25/1
15. Kenny Britt Does Not Return
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One of the biggest reasons that the Titans were pressed to add Moss had to be the injury wideout Kenny Britt suffered during the first quarter of their Week 8 game against the San Diego Chargers.
Britt is expected to be out for an extended period of time with a hamstring injury.
With such uncertainty surrounding the budding star's injury, the Titans may be very concerned that he actually may not make it back this season.
Odds: 5/1
14. Vince Young Has Trouble Finding Moss
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The Titans are aware that their starting quarterback has had plenty of passing issues in the past. After starting the first two games of the season by completing over 70 percent of his throws, Young's season average has now dipped below 60 percent.
With his accuracy woes, Moss just may get frustrated and once again be trouble.
Odds: 4/1
13. Kerry Collins Is Named Starter
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Kerry Collins, even in his old age, is a much better passer than Vince Young. In fact, he was the guy throwing the ball to Kenny Britt this season when Britt broke out for 225 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
He also has history with Randy Moss, as they played a season together with the Oakland Raiders.
With Vince Young's history of inaccuracy and injury, Collins just may become the starter again this season.
Odds: 3/1
12. Moss Takes a Few Plays Off
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This is actually something that the Vikings had issues with in Week 8. And he's already had issues with that even with the Patriots.
When Moss is happy or unhappy, he takes plays off. That's just what you have to deal with when Randy is on your team.
Who knows if he can be on his best behavior with the Titans.
Odds: EVEN
11. Moss Angers Jeff Fisher and Coaching Staff
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Bill Belichick called the Randy Moss trade to the Minnesota Vikings a move that was best for the team.
Brad Childress called the acquisition a "poor decision."
And that's just what's been said about him by coaches from this season.
Now that he's Jeff Fisher's problem, the clock is ticking on him to turn on Moss.
Odds: 5/1
10. Moss Moons Someone During A Touchdown Celebration
16 of 25In his first tenure with the Vikes, Moss enraged quite a few fans by his pretend move of mooning the people at Lambeau field.
Who's to think he won't do it again?
Hopefully he's matured a little bit since then, for the Titans' sake.
Odds: 500/1
9. Moss Goes on Another Tirade
17 of 25The guy is a ticking bomb at times. He lashes out for what can be perceived as unprovoked reasons.
He did in New England at the start of the season and he did with Minnesota in Week 8.
He just may do it again with the Titans
Odds: 4/1
8. Moss Misses the New England Patriots
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Whether he says it or not, a part of him will probably yearn to be back with New England.
He has already professed his love for Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and every single helmet in the New England locker room.
Of course, he will probably miss them less if the Titans continue winning and eventually make the playoffs.
Odds: EVEN
7. Moss Yells at Another Locker Room Caterer
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We know about Moss taking off plays on Week 8 against the Patriots and we know about his postgame rant.
But apparently he also irked Vikings management for something that happened a few days earlier.
On Friday after practice, Moss allegedly lashed out at a caterer in the Vikings locker room because he was apparently unhappy with the food being served.
According to a report by the St. Paul Star Tribune, even Brett Favre was not happy with Moss' tirade.
As long as Tennessee feeds him the food he wants, this is unlikely to happen again.
Odds: 10/1
6. Moss Is Ineffective and the Titans Miss Playoffs
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After joining the team, Randy Moss takes the time to learn the offense but just doesn't put up very impressive numbers.
With Vince Young throwing the football, Moss is forced to work harder in catching the football and becomes more prone to dropped balls.
He has a very poor nine games with the Titans and Tennessee hasn't exactly had the best of luck with its acquisitions at the wide receiver position.
Odds: 20/1
5. Moss Suffers Season-Ending Injury
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Consider it karmic payback for constantly being a pain in the butt.
In a contract year, when he's trying to show teams he's worth the investment, he hasn't exactly been on his best behavior.
Moss is getting his third chance with the Tennessee Titans. But a season-ending injury could just cause him some trouble.
Odds: 25/1
4. Tennesee Makes the Playoffs
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The 5-3 Titans, with Moss on their squad, surge to make the playoffs.
With the Colts in the way in the AFC South, a Wild-Card berth is also possible.
The Titans offense becomes prolific with Chris Johnson and Randy Moss carrying most of the workload.
Odds: 3/1
3. Chris Johnson Leads the NFL in Rushing
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The team's best runner and the No. 3-ranked rusher in the league with 721 yards, Johnson becomes even better with Moss on the team.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Johnson has been one of the leaders of the "Bring Randy to the Titans" campaign.
Now that Moss is on the team, defenses can't exactly just zero in on Johnson and try to block his running lanes by stacking the box.
Moss immediately demands tighter coverage and Johnson should be the direct beneficiary of that.
Odds: 2/1
2. Tennessee Titans Win the Super Bowl
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Could Randy be the missing piece that takes Tennessee to the playoffs and beyond?
He undoubtedly makes them better. But sometimes his off-the-field antics offset the potential rewards.
There are nine games left in the season and a few more games in the playoffs. If he's on his best behavior, the Titans could be ever so close to a Super Bowl.
Odds: 15/1
1. Randy Moss Re-Signs with Tennessee Titans
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It's a contract year for Randy Moss and he needs to know he should be a model citizen for the rest of the season. Otherwise, he could become exiled from the league for being a misfit.
The Titans are only on the hook for the $3.4 million remaining on Randy's contract and they didn't even send away any draft picks to acquire him.
In their eyes, they're probably thinking of him as a short-term rental. But if Randy helps them win a Super Bowl, then re-signing him only seems logical.
Odds: 20/1
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