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MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 17:  Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to the start of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Mall of America Field on October 17, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 17: Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to the start of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Mall of America Field on October 17, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)Jeff Gross/Getty Images

NFL Free Agency: 5 Reasons Why Teams Shouldn't Sign Randy Moss

Tony SantorsaJun 7, 2018

Wide receiver Randy Moss is always in the news, and lately, he's been lobbying for another chance with the New England Patriots. 

However, Bill Belichick and the Patriots will not sign Moss and bring him back for another stint—I can almost guarantee that.

Over the last decade, Moss has been a premiere wide receiver, and one of the league's biggest personalities, and he's back on the free agent market.

If I were an adviser on any NFL team, I would strongly advise that franchise to have nothing to do with Moss. It's just a bad idea. 

Many of the Patriots' fans on Bleacher Report will know who I am, and shouldn't be surprised about my hatred for Randall Moss—For those who are first-time readers, prepare yourself.  

Here are five reasons why NFL teams should not sign Moss.

NOTE: This article was first seen at PatriotsPlus.net. Be sure to follow Tony Santorsa on Twitter @       TonySantorsa. 

Non-Productive 2010 Season

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 21:  Randy Moss #84 of the Tennessee Titans is introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins at LP Field on November 21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.  (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 21: Randy Moss #84 of the Tennessee Titans is introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins at LP Field on November 21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

In Randy Moss' impressive and productive career, 2010 should be considered a lost year for the wide receiver. 

Moss was literally a non-factor in 2010. He was irrelevant on the field, and was relevant off the field for the wrong reasons. 

Playing on three different teams, Moss had only 28 receptions while playing in all 16 games—a career low for Moss. Along with Moss' 28 receptions, he only scored five touchdowns, yet another near career low. 

Moss is on the wrong side of 30 after turning 34 years old in February, and I strongly believe Moss' productive days are over. 

All He's Interested in Is the Deep Ball

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19:  Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets defends against Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots during their  game on September 19, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium  in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets defends against Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots during their game on September 19, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al

I am so sick of hearing about how Moss "takes the top off the defense" and "stretches the field." Does anyone realize that if you send a fast wide receiver flying down the field, you still have to cover him? 

It's so disgusting hearing so-called NFL analysts discussing how Moss is so essential in New England's offense, and how the Patriots would suffer without him. 

Really? The Patriots were the best offense in the NFL, scoring 30+ points in their last eight games, marching their way to a league-best 14-2 record. 

All Moss wants to do is go deep because he's afraid of taking a hit and getting hurt. 

Moss never welcomed the idea of going across the middle, but he would do it on occasion. But 2010 was a different story—he refused to go anywhere near linebackers.

Multiple times in 2010, Moss infamously "alligator-armed" passes thrown to him in fear of exposing his body to a potential injury or simply taking a hard hit.

Moss is a wasted roster spot, because all he can offer is running deep.  

He Ruins Teams and Coaches

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 and Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots take a breather on the bench during the NFL season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachuset
FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 and Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots take a breather on the bench during the NFL season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachuset

Any fan who is hoping that Moss will sign on their team must be living under a rock.

Is it just a coincidence that Moss become the first player in NFL history to play on three (yes that's right three) different teams in one season? That should definitely raise a few red flags. 

Before Moss' departure out of New England, he engaged in a shouting match with Patriots' offensive play-caller Bill O'Brien, which was most likely one of the key factors to the trade of Moss. 

Moss also clashed with head coaches Brad Childress and Jeff Fisher, which also led to Moss being let go by their respective teams. 

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He's an Immature Child

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 26:  Receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Tennessee Titans watches from the sidelines during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 26, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Ima
KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 26: Receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Tennessee Titans watches from the sidelines during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 26, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Ima

I'm sorry if some of you might find this offensive but, Randall Moss is an immature child. 

It's as easy as that. Moss is a child. 

Moss' issues started last year with New England when he became insecure regarding his contract situation, and he let it affect him on the field. 

It was such an issue with Moss that he always spoke to the media about it, and even went on a tirade about how he was so sick of talking about it after the Patriots Week One victory over Cincinnati.

Another story about Moss came out of Minnesota, where he openly told the team's food cater that their food was awful and he wouldn't even feed it to his dog. I'm sorry, but that's just terrible, and Moss obviously lacks common sense.  

Moss is just a headache, and he will ruin your team if they do sign him to a contract. 

He's a "Has-Been"

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 27: Erik Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons breaks up a pass intended for Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots on September 27, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 26-10.  (Ph
FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 27: Erik Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons breaks up a pass intended for Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots on September 27, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 26-10. (Ph

Randy Moss is a "has-been," much like fictitious boxer Apollo Creed in Rocky IV. 

Moss will never be the same player that he was in 2007, and he won't even be close. 

Along with all of his off the field antics and big mouth, his performance ability is also on a major decline. 

You can stick a fork in Moss, he's as good as done. He won't be productive on any team in the NFL, he's washed up, and he's a has-been. 

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