I wonder what Moss is worth in a trade, given his age, and the apparent injury issues he suffered from this year?
How about this plan:
- Trade Randy Moss for a 2nd round pick in 2010.
- Sign Vincent Jackson.
- Sign Terrell Owens. Yes, I said it. You could get him for a 1-year deal for probably not very much money. I think he's got one more very good year left in him, and he's always been on pretty good behavior in his first year with a new team.
- Trade our top 2 2nd round picks in 2010 (plus a 3rd round pick in 2011 if necessary) for a mid-level 1st round pick in 2010. With that pick, try to land a bona-fide pass rusher, even if that guy has weaknesses in other areas.
- Use the remaining 2 2nd round picks in 2010 to add to the defense (preferably LB).
So your 2010 receiving corps: VJackson, TO, Edelman, Aiken, Tate (?) The big 3 of VJax, TO, and Edelman would be fine. Then in 2011, you replace TO with Welker, who should be fully healthy by then. Of course, its possible that in late 2010, Welker would be ready, then your big 3 would be VJax, TO, and Welker....yikes. Add Edelman for our 4 WR sets with TO and VJax on the outside, and Welker and Edelman in the slots. Holy smokes.
You've improved your WR corps at probably no more cost than it is now, and with the picks you've vastly upgraded the defense.