Randy Moss cut by the Vikings

Randy Moss was released today, days after the Vikings traded a third-round pick to acquire him. Although there is much more to the story, on the surface this is definitely an odd move to make. The motive by the Vikings for the move is unclear but it is likely related to a postgame rant in which Moss spoke exclusively of his love for the Patriots organization and which could have been a sign of disrespect to the Vikings. The third-round pick that the Vikings needed to spend to acquire the talented, yet widely outspoken receiver could have been spent on a quality receiver in next April's draft. Moss still has gas left in his tank and if he can keep his mind set on the field and not elsewhere as he has been prone to do during his career, he could help a struggling team immensely. That is, if a team is willing to deal with the headaches that come attached to Moss. There is a fairly good chance that Moss will latch on to a team with a need at receiver. The question now is which owner around the league will take the risk? The Buffalo Bills will have the first chance to claim Moss as they currently hold the worst record in the NFL. The Bills could be a potential landing spot for Moss, as by a look at their depth chart, they seem to lack a veteran presence in the receiving core. The Cowboys could also attempt to land Moss and place him on the left side out wide and in three-receiver sets. Another potential suitor was mentioned for Moss' services is the Oakland Raiders with whom Moss previously spent two largely uneventful years. It will be interesting to see where Randy Moss lands and how long it will take for his persona to irritate the team that takes the gamble on him.
Sources: espn.com, espn.com/nfl/