Moss Waives Goodbye to the Vikings

Randy Moss has been waived by the Vikings only four short weeks after the tumultuous trade from the Patriots. Moss was acquired by the Pats during the off-season in 2007. Even then, the acquisition was sketchy. Allegedly, Moss would only accept a pay cut if he went to the Pats. Obviously, that demand was based on the Pats stacking their lineup during the off-season, leaving them poised to win a Superbowl (which they should have won after winning every preceding game).

The bottom line: Randy Moss has always been "trouble." Much like Sebastian Telfair, Moss regularly found himself getting arrested for being a complete moron. It is no secret that Belichick runs a tight ship in Foxboro which may explain why Moss lasted there so long without incident.

However, this past Sunday, Moss repeated criticized his new coach, while praising Belichick. These are also rumor swirling that Moss disliked the Vikings choice of caterers, prompting some nasty commentary last Friday night.

Regardless, Moss is no longer with the Vikings and their ancient QB, Brett Favre. Although I doubt it, there is some talk that Moss may return to the Pats or, in the alternative, may be headed to Chicago.

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Tardy for the Party

Heidi's #1 crush, Bill Belichick, sent 4 players home from practice yesterday for being late. The team had an 8 a.m. meeting and players who arrived late were asked to leave including Randy Moss, Gary Guyton, Adalius Thomas and Derrick Burgess.

Asked for comment, Thomas seemed quite upset that he was sent home blaming the weather and traffic for his tardiness. While I appreciate the realities of life, I also know that Belichick is a no nonsense kind of coach, as are most in the NFL. On the one hand, Thomas claims he didn't know it was supposed to snow. On the other, I'm sure it's Belichick's position he should have checked the weather the night before. After all, 49 other players and, most likely, the practice squad arrived on time.

What has come of all this is confirmation from Thomas that he is not a Jetson and cannot "run people over." While I'm sure Stallworth might beg to differ about whether he could, I'm sure he would agree Thomas should not do that.

Even I know what Belichick expects and I am not at all surprised by this common reaction of NFL coaches to tardiness.