Randy Moss to the Bears!?

by PatrickBR on Feb 13, 2012 1:16 PM CST

If you haven't heard already, Randy Moss is coming out of retirement! Should the Bears pick him up?

I think he would be cheaper because of his age, and then we would have a beast of a number one receiver without having to pay as much for someone like Dwayne Bowe or Vincent Jackson (who may not even hit free agency in the first place). We could use the money we save to get another big name in free agency like Cliff Avril or Cortland Finnegan (or both!). And if you're worried about how much longer until Randy Moss retires again, we can still draft Floyd for the future. What do you think?

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Should the Bears sign Moss?

Yes! He's a hall of famer!

31 votes

No, he's getting too old and might not have much left in the tank.

33 votes

Yes, but only for the right price.

87 votes

No, I'd rather Bowe, Jackson, or Colston.

138 votes

289 votes | Poll has closed

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I think thanks

But no thanks

by TJ Shouse on Feb 13, 2012 1:23 PM CST via Android app reply actions

Where is the "HELL NO!" option?

by frenchbears113 on Feb 13, 2012 1:30 PM CST reply actions 7 recs

^This

Rec’d

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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 13, 2012 1:59 PM CST up reply actions

wheres the JELLO !!! errr HELLNO!!

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by ed_brown on Feb 13, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions

First thought. You sir get the rec.

Cacti are prickly.

by crackedcactus on Feb 14, 2012 10:06 PM CST up reply actions

as much as i'd like to see us stick to the vikings

no to much drama

by chiguy8506 on Feb 13, 2012 1:39 PM CST reply actions

No. In football years

Randy Moss is 127.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Feb 13, 2012 1:45 PM CST reply actions

damn fb years must be worse than dog years

by chiguy8506 on Feb 13, 2012 2:04 PM CST up reply actions

Yes but in football years

your life expectancy is around 145. You effective play on the field is the only thing that increases exponentially. 1 year of football=10 years wear and tear on a “normal” body. I’m formulating a formula and stuff….

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by Just Dave on Feb 13, 2012 8:58 PM CST up reply actions

true

and i think the people that put their body’s through the most are the military and athletes

by chiguy8506 on Feb 13, 2012 9:11 PM CST up reply actions

Does each position vary in "football years"?

Obviously a wide receiver would last long than a running back, so do RB’s age faster or something?

by NigerianNightmare on Feb 13, 2012 9:51 PM CST up reply actions

yes they do

but i meant athletes in general.

by chiguy8506 on Feb 13, 2012 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

No.

Never.

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Feb 13, 2012 1:45 PM CST reply actions

The Wiltfong has spoken.

Make it so.

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by Just Dave on Feb 13, 2012 8:59 PM CST up reply actions

Absolutely not

He’s 35, got a piss poor attitude, constantly gets into various forms of trouble, is selfish, and above all, he ain’t that good anymore. That guy is the original Prima Dona WR. So thanks, but like Frenchy said above HELL NO.

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by Erik Christopher Duerrwaechter on Feb 13, 2012 2:04 PM CST reply actions

i thought the original prima donna reciever was keyshawn johnson

Let us cavort like the Greeks of old! You know the ones I mean.

by hedonism bot on Feb 13, 2012 4:43 PM CST up reply actions

oh damn you just called him "frenchy"

thems fightin words bruh

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by suckmyditka on Feb 13, 2012 5:30 PM CST up reply actions

Only if we pay him

straight cash homey

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by ThorCo on Feb 13, 2012 2:29 PM CST reply actions 2 recs

Fantastic.

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by Just Dave on Feb 13, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions

he dont tape ankles he dont shine shoes and he dont cut checks

straight cash homie

by TR MacReady on Feb 14, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions

I'd agree to take a look at Moss

If he agrees to the following in writing before any deal is reached:

1) No plugging Bill Belichek during press conferences.
2) No day dreaming about the Patriots during press conferences.
3) No attacking the service staff during after-practice, catered, team lunches.
4) He agrees to play 100% all the time and not take plays off.
5) He agrees not to openly admit when and if he does take plays off.

by JimmyMack on Feb 13, 2012 3:47 PM CST reply actions

In other words, you don't want him?

by BigGeorgeTX on Feb 13, 2012 4:11 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe we could

Figure out a way to keep him off camera and have his lunch served to him alone, in his room.

by JimmyMack on Feb 13, 2012 4:17 PM CST up reply actions

In the cell next to T.O?

Cacti are prickly.

by crackedcactus on Feb 14, 2012 10:08 PM CST up reply actions

whats the fun in that?

everyone complains till my ears bleed about lovie speak. this guy will answer anything!

by TR MacReady on Feb 14, 2012 10:43 PM CST up reply actions

and 6)

He agrees to be 24 again

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by suckmyditka on Feb 13, 2012 5:29 PM CST up reply actions

I'd agree to be 24 again.

Sign me up.

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by Just Dave on Feb 13, 2012 8:53 PM CST up reply actions

I've still got 3 years

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by ThorCo on Feb 14, 2012 6:57 AM CST up reply actions

Show off.

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by Just Dave on Feb 14, 2012 11:28 AM CST up reply actions

metoo haha

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by suckmyditka on Feb 14, 2012 6:46 PM CST up reply actions

Beast of a #1 receiver?

Yea, maybe a few years ago, but as Just Dave mentioned above, he’s like 100 in football years. He hasn’t played for a year, and given his past off-field (and on-field as well) issues, I wouldn’t even spend a penny. I mean c’mon, even when he was signed by Tennessee for six weeks, he received only four, FOUR targets, and only caught one for ten yards. The time has come to hang ’em up my friend…

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by bmasson11 on Feb 13, 2012 3:55 PM CST reply actions

Dave.

Just Dave. Dave. I give up….

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by Just Dave on Feb 13, 2012 8:54 PM CST up reply actions

lol sorry man, I wasn't sure which one to go with

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by bmasson11 on Feb 13, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions

No.

No. No. No.

He’s a cancer. He has been most of his career. Only BillyB’s insanity could control him. I do not want him anywhere NEAR our guys. Hopefully a continent away.

by Doshi on Feb 13, 2012 3:59 PM CST reply actions

How can I say this...

NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

He was a mildly interesting player when he hit the free agency after leaving the Patriots, right now, he’s just a huge, 35-year old piece of luggage. He might have a couple of plays left, but for that, we already have Roy Williams.

by lmfsilva on Feb 13, 2012 4:23 PM CST reply actions

Every year

Every freaking year

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by suckmyditka on Feb 13, 2012 5:28 PM CST reply actions

Matt Jones?

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by Just Dave on Feb 13, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions

Brett Favre?

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by Just Dave on Feb 13, 2012 8:56 PM CST up reply actions

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by ThorCo on Feb 14, 2012 6:58 AM CST up reply actions

Rideau was never a FA.

by Doshi on Feb 14, 2012 8:33 AM CST up reply actions

I was more implying the two years

that Rideau was our franchise savior at WR

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by ThorCo on Feb 14, 2012 12:25 PM CST up reply actions

I don't know guys, there seems to be an almost unanimous "NO!" here, but

he has a history with Tice, and he wouldn’t come back unless he had something to prove. I don’t see him coming back to the NFL, knowing it will be for less money, to not go 100 percent. I think he wants a ring. If he’s cheap enough, I think we should give it a shot.

by PatrickBR on Feb 13, 2012 6:57 PM CST reply actions

You know who else has a history with Tice?

Bryant Mckinnie, Daunte Culpepper, and Michael Bennet

you think we should go grab them too?

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by suckmyditka on Feb 14, 2012 6:50 PM CST up reply actions

McKinnie would have been a nice pickup

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by ThorCo on Feb 14, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions

Ehhhh not a "good" pick up

he is the equivalent of Omiyale

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by suckmyditka on Feb 14, 2012 8:56 PM CST up reply actions

Which is why he supplanted Michael Oher for LT on the Ravens.

McKinnie is a stud when he wants to be, and I think Tice could actually kick some fire into the guy.

by Bjorno on Feb 16, 2012 4:41 PM CST up reply actions

Not in this lifetime, guy is a cancer and belongs in prison

In case your on the fence on this guy go google for the incident in MN during the team meal where he verbally assaulted the owners of the restaurant providing the FREE team meal. Apparantly the rant went on for over 15 minutes when he referred to the cusine as dog food etc, this piece of garbage can go to hell.

White Sox fans need not apply.

by Bears-Cubs Bulls on Feb 13, 2012 7:19 PM CST reply actions

No Moss No Moss

Don’t need a moody guy like Moss…He’s not a role model for the receiver position or even as a professional. Does not inspire people in terms of playing with passion or love of the game itself. Da Bears aren’t this desperate…moving on.

by Bear72 on Feb 13, 2012 8:01 PM CST reply actions

All I know, is the Bears have got to make a BIG splash for a true #1 WR in FA

Fix the Offensive Line

by touchdown bears on Feb 14, 2012 10:22 PM CST reply actions

if its the best the Bears can do...

then go for it with restrictions, IF he can still catch a ball.

we need ball catchers, no doubt about it. but we’ve needed them for a long time. its becoming a joke.

but seriously… i would hope that the Bears will do better someday.

by ChicagoBearOfAnaheim on Feb 15, 2012 5:49 PM CST reply actions

I don't think Emery

would pick up Moss when this free agency period and draft defines the beginning of his career as a General Manager. I think it’s too much of an unsure thing, given Randy’s history, for him to gamble on in his first year.

by PolishSausage.Ditka.Bears. on Feb 15, 2012 9:40 PM CST reply actions

Right but Wrong

I understand your agruements, but the fact of the matter is, the way moss is, he doesnt well if the team doesnt have a good qb and is contending for the superbowl. The bears have both of those. Plus, Mike tice worked with him in the passed. iDK about you guys but Randy moss would be better than any WR on the bears now. So stop clownin on the guym there is a reason he wants to come back.

by DAA BEARSS on Feb 28, 2012 1:19 PM CST reply actions