Randy Moss Research Paper

Not many people have debated over who is the best receiver of all time, that honor goes to Jerry Rice., Hhowever, many people havedo disagreed with who is the second best receiver of all time. Some say Terrell Owens or Randy Moss and others say Steve Largent or Don Hutson or even Calvin Johnson. (TS)It is a very tightly contested contest but here are some reasons why Randy Moss is the second best receiver of all time. It is very hard to compare players like Don Hutson or Steve Largent to the current day pass heavy NFL, so comparing Randy Moss to same era receivers will be easier to see the difference. Randy Moss was a dominant force in the 2000’s putting up 156 touchdowns second all time and 15,292 receiving yards only 642 yards behind Terrell …show more content…
(PS)Moss was traded to the Patriots and then dominated the league with his new team, putting up a new NFL record 23 touchdown grabs along with 1493 yards 98 receptions and his 4th all-pro selection and 6th pro bowl. (SS)Moss dominated that season making even premier shut down corners like Darrelle Revis look silly. After his record breaking season, Moss cooled down the next two seasons putting up 1000 yards in both and leading the NFL in touchdown receptions with 13 and coming close with 11 the first season. Moss then journeyed around the league his next season suiting up for the Patriots, Titans, and Vikings playing for mediocre teams but the aging great was no longer putting up amazing numbers and soon played his last season with the 49ers at the age of 35. (PS) Moss finished his career with 15,292 yards third all time only 642 yards behind Terrell Owens and Randy also had 156 touchdown receptions second all time 3 ahead of Owens and 26 above the 4th leader Chris Carter.(SS) Moss also led the league in touchdown receptions 5 times only 1 season behind hall of famer Jerry Rice and 2 behind Don Hutson. While