In 40 Super Bowls, only 7 have been won without a HOF or multiple probowl receiver in his prime on the roster. Curiously, on 5 of those occasions, BB has been an integral part of the team!
The only two other "exceptions" were arguably the two greatest defenses in the history of football, the '85 Bears and the '00 Ravens.
1966: Carrol Dale (3 Pro Bowls)
1967: Boyd Dowler (2 Pro Bowls)
1968: Don Maynard HOF
1969: Otis Taylor HOF
1970: Roy Jefferson (3 Pro Bowls)
1971: Bob Hayes (3 Pro Bowls) and Lance Alworth HOF
1972: Paul Warfield HOF
1973: Paul Warfield HOF
1974: Stallworth HOF Swann HOF
1975: Stallworth HOF Swann HOF
1976: Fred Biletnikoff HOF and Cliff Branch (4 Pro Bowls)
1977: Drew Pearson (3 Pro Bowls)
1978: Stallworth HOF Swann HOF
!979: Stallworth HOF Swann HOF
1980: Cliff Branch (4 pro bowls)
1981: Dwight Clark (2 Pro Bowls)
1982: Art Monk (3 pro bowls)
1983: Cliff Branch (4 PBs)
1984: Dwight Clark (2 probowls)
1985: none
1986: none
1987: Gary Clark (4 probowls)
1988: Jerry Rice HOF
1989: Jerry Rice HOF
1990: none
1991: Gary Clark (4 probowls)
1992: Michael Irvin (5 probowls)
1993: Michael Irvin (5 probowls)
1994: Jerry Rice HOF
1995: Michael Irvin (5 probowls)
1996: Antonio Freeman (2 probowls)
1997: Rod Smith (3 PBs)
1998: Rod Smith (3 PBs)
1999: Torry Holt (4 PBs), Isaac Bruce (4 PBs)
2000: none
2001: none
2002: K. Johnson (3 PBs)
2003: none
2004: none
2005: Hines Ward (4 PBs)
This remarkable "coincidence" illustrates why BB places so little value on the WR position. However... BB is a chameleon. If the team can be improved, he can change styles. If Randy Moss is available IMO the Pats should acquire him. Time may have diminished his skills somewhat, but also matured him to the point where he could be integrated into a near championship caliber roster. Moss could complement Brady as he enters his QBing prime, Maroney would face weakened defensive fronts, hopefully Chad Jackson could become a #2 able to transition to a #1 as Moss' contract expires in two years, Ben Watson would have room to stretch the field as he develops, and the O would be unstoppable and affordable in salary cap terms for the next 4 years. Great receivers, while not the
sine qua non of SB Champion teams, obviously make the road to victory a hell of alot easier. Oakland acquired Moss for the #7 overall pick + a 7th rd pick + a starting LBer. Because the Pats 2007 1st rd pick will likely be a late rdr, IMO Al Davis wouldn't part with Moss unless the Pats fork over a minimum of a 1st + a 2nd/3rd pick. I would consummate that deal. It would still leave the Pats with at least 2 1st day selections (depending on Givens' compensation). The draft appears to be a bit weak on the high end this year anyway. If by some good fortune BB can pry Moss from Oakland for less, all the better.