TO vs. Moss - New England Patriots Forums

DisgruntledTunaFan · 09-17-2008, 10:24 PM

Over on the CMB, we have this comparison every now and then.

Just curious-how would you guys compare the 2, and which is better?

To me, Owens excels at short/intermediate routes, while Moss excels in stretching the field.

I would call it a draw as both have different strengths. However-what they have in common is that they command so much respect from opposing DCs, that it ends up being "pick your poison" when they have to game plan. And not to mention too both are VERY underrated blockers.

As for who's the better teammate, gonna have to go with Moss. With his previous stints in Minny and Oakland, he ended up being the scapegoat when things went sour for those teams. Owens has become a decent teammate here in Dallas, but, of course, his history is well chronicled overall.

JFK · 09-17-2008, 10:42 PM

The only thing Owens has over Moss is Yards After Short yard Catches. Moss isn't as strong and agile so Owens but Moss is still better. His hands are godly.

demerit · 09-17-2008, 10:51 PM

TO definitely gets the win.......when it comes to *****ing out your quarterback. (calling Jeff Garcia gay / blaming McNabb for the superbowl loss)

demerit · 09-17-2008, 10:54 PM

TO also gets the win....when it comes to crying after a playoff loss. Randy Moss loss the Superbowl with an undefeated season. Did he cry? Maybe after he got home, but certainly not during a press conference.

***BradyFTW!*** · 09-17-2008, 10:59 PM

I think TO is more underrated, and it's definitely a close competition. They're both exceptional at what they do, but I do think that Moss is ultimately better. TO is exceptionally hard to contain, whereas Moss requires an entire defensive gameplan that's pretty much predicated on stopping him.

demerit · 09-17-2008, 11:06 PM

I was a little hard on TO. The guy is just about as good as Randy Moss, any football fan will say that. He's pretty much the reason why the Cowboys are favored to win the Superbowl. Nuff said.

***Patjew*** · 09-17-2008, 11:17 PM

TO is a much better self-promoter.

ayjackson · 09-17-2008, 11:30 PM

if TO had better hands, I'd take him every day....that said, I'm not sure....I'd like to see Moss have some better cold-weather games this year.

jeffbiologist · 09-17-2008, 11:37 PM

TO is a better all around reciever on the field, more of an athlete. Moss has a more rare skill set, more apt to make the difficult catch...but he plays too much with his hands by his sides. BB has this same concern I suspect, and wants him to go up for every ball instead of letting it come to him. He doesnt go for the low ball very well, he dropped at least a few of those last year. And his stats in cold weather games are notedly below average. But he is a gamer, a great teammate, and I suspect a really solid guy. I think this will be his week to shine, maybe his best game of the season as the Phins cant cover a glass of milk.

***Patjew*** · 09-17-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffbiologist

TO is a better all around reciever on the field, more of an athlete. Moss has a more rare skill set, more apt to make the difficult catch...but he plays too much with his hands by his sides. BB has this same concern I suspect, and wants him to go up for every ball instead of letting it come to him. He doesnt go for the low ball very well, he dropped at least a few of those last year. And his stats in cold weather games are notedly below average. But he is a gamer, a great teammate, and I suspect a really solid guy. I think this will be his week to shine, maybe his best game of the season as the Phins cant cover a glass of milk.

Didn't TO lead the league in drops last year?