When Britt returned from a hamstring injury on Dec. 9 against the Colts, Moss faded even deeper into the background. Yet the coach said Moss, who played less than a dozen snaps against the Texans, hasn’t complained.
“Everybody would like to have 10 catches for 200 yards. He’s had such great games and such a great career, but it just hasn’t worked out that way,’’ Fisher said. “But he by no means has been anything but great and understanding and understands where we are.
“He knew when he came in the kind of player that Kenny was and has been a really good influence on Kenny of late. I think he gets satisfaction out of seeing Kenny be productive.’’
Moss, who arrived in Nashville with a reputation for being moody and sometimes difficult to deal with, has talked weekly with local media, although many of his sessions have been very brief. He opens many interviews by saying “two questions” and sticks to it, but he is personable in casual conversation.
On the practice field, he has been observed instructing younger teammates, offering pointers. He’s even livened up the locker room with dice games.
And while the 33-year-old wideout has clearly lost some explosion off the line of scrimmage compared to earlier in his career, Fisher said Moss still has skills. Yet for some reason, the Titans haven’t taken advantage of them.
Now, the season is winding down and it appears too late. The Titans (6-8) need to win their last two games — at Kansas City and Indianapolis — and get a lot of help to sneak into the playoffs.
“He has bought into what we are doing. He is a pro, and he has been a great influence in the locker room for us,’’ Fisher said. “ … He is practicing fine, he is making plays, you’ve seen him run by people on the practice field. It just hasn’t happened (in games).’’
