ironwasp

The situations are slightly different.

Indianapolis has a passing game already suited to stretch the field threats in Wayne and Harrison and adding Moss into that mix probably would have intensified my disturbed thoughts about our secondary dealing with your passing game. But not too much, as its pretty much a problem for us (and most of the league) already. But even so, yes the addition of Moss would have given me cause for concern.

Had it been the Chargers, though, who are not well stocked at receiver, I'd have been ver concerned.

I suspect that any one of these three teams would be able to squeeze a good year out of Moss.

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workhorse

I think had it been a real possiblity, they could have figured out a way to make it work cap wise. I think they key difference between the Colts and the Pats is the WR situation. Coming to Indy he would be option 2B, while in New England, he's the #1 WR

I think it would be split, a bit more positive, than negative. The positive would be saying how can you stop the Colts offense with Marvin, Reggie, Moss and Addai, not to mention Dallas Clark. The negative would be talking about the bad attitude coming into the Colts locker room. Which I think would be legit with him being just another receiver with the Colts.

I think that New England and San Diego would be much better fits for Randy's receiver ego. I'm not sure how he'd do as just one of three very talented receivers.

How sick would that Colts offense be though? Go with that spread formation with Marvin, Reggie, Randy and Dallas with Addai in the back field. Ouch.

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workhorse

They did. It's just their first couple picks happen to address the issue of keeping the offense running at a high pace. Daymeion Hughes, Pti**** and Clint Sessions are all guys that should work very well in the Colts cover two style of defense.

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Pat_the_Patriot

I'd say it was the same as here..... when I first heard about the trade, I was a bit put off.... $10 mill in cap space chewed up by a "home run or bust" WR is just too much. THEN, once I saw the "agreed to restructure his contract" line.... I was cautiously excited... THEN, once I realized just how much he "left on the table".... I was ecstatic. Saying something is one thing.... "putting you money where you mouth is... is entirely different".

So, if the same thing had happened for the Colts... I'd be worried.... really worried, just like I hope they are now!

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ironwasp

Indeed. Oddly enough, I think these two offences are beginning to look remarkably similar. At least on paper. Change Marvin, Reggie and Dallas with Addai in the backfield for Randy, Donte and Ben with Maroney in the backfield. This year's 38-34 might look like a defensive stalemate compared to next year's showdown!!

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zippo59

And then on top of that, the Colts have Anothony Gonzalez and the Patriots have Wes Welker as their respective slot receivers.

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BelichickFan

I think the Patriots, for the first time, are the more TALENTED offense. Now, they have way more downside with so many new pieces. But while the Colts' WR get a slight edge, I like Watson and Maroney more than Clark and Addai. Regardless, they're very close if, and it's a big if, the Patriots gell quickly.

Defensively we smoke them, they won't be able to sell out against the run anymore and we'll be better than last year with Thomas . . . and WAY better than in the playoff game when half the defense wasn't on the field.

SkiHound

I think ironwasp makes a good point that at Indy, Moss would be added to an already dynamic WR core that can stretch the field. But I'd think he has the potential to make an explosive offense even more explosive. So I wouldn't be happy. That said, folks can spin this however they want but the questions won't be answered till teams get on the field. As a Pats fan, Randy Moss is not someone I've coveted. Just doesn't seem like a Pats kind of guy. But I'm excited about the potential he brings to the team. IF he comes and keeps his nose clean, accepts his role as a member of a team, and plays like he's capable of playing he'll improve the offense a whole lot. Having receivers who can stretch the field should really make the offense a 6-headed monster. It should make it much easier to run and I envision Welker and Watson having a field day underneath. IF he's the Randy Moss that's played at Oakland the last few years, it'll be a failed experiement.

spacecrime

Yeah. If Indy got Champ Bailey then I'd worry more.

With Wayne adn Harrison (and now Gonzales), Moss wouldn't have the same impact.

Mike the Brit

That's a REALLY interesting question, Workhorse. I can't answer it with any confidence but I can ask you some questions back as a way of getting clearer.

It seems to me that there are three ways in which the situation for Moss at the Pats might differ from that at the Colts. I would be interested to know how you see them. (I should say that this isn't trying to contrast the Colts unfavourably with the Pats -- you were worthy Superbowl winners last season -- nor taking for granted that the trade for Moss will work out (though I AM optimistic -- see sig).)

First, it's undoubtedly a good thing for Moss that the Patriots have such a negative attitude towards media access. Some guys attract media attention and it hurts and upsets them. It was obvious that Corey Dillon LOVED not having to talk to the media -- the way that he sat there silently and scowled! Obviously, Randy is a different kind of guy, but I hope he realizes that not being able to talk to the media is a blessing for him. Would it be the same in Indianapolis?

Second, there are some senior guys on the Pats who have just as much "swagger" as Randy and won't hesitate to confront him if he gets out of line. OK -- I'm thinking of Rodney Harrison. Are there similar characters in Indy? My impression of Marvin Harrison is that he's more of a quiet perfectionist who leads by example.

Finally, it may be an advantage that the Patriots offense is still very much "under construction". The Colts have a system that works for them and has been refined and refined under the same OC for a very long time. It would surely be a case of fitting Moss to the system rather than adapting the system to Moss.

All of that said, I share the reaction of my fellow Pats fans -- if Moss had gone to Indianapolis, I'd have said that a very good team just got better.

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