SB Nation Seattle - Tennessee Titans Claim Randy Mosshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48997/seattle-fave.png2010-11-03T13:24:39-07:00http://seattle.sbnation.com/rss/stream/15517412010-11-03T13:24:39-07:002010-11-03T13:24:39-07:00Randy Moss Claimed By Tennessee Titans
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/I7qdsgWJWQQ5zEwLPrG5Kt2hhNI=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828133/large_seattle.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>The Randy Moss saga ended quickly and swiftly, with the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tennessee Titans</a> swooping in to grab the recently <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/1/1787700/randy-moss-waived-cut-minnesota-vikings-waiver-wire#seattle-seahawks-will-not-claim-moss-will-anyone-in-the-nfc-west" target="_blank">released wide receiver</a>. After being placed on waivers yesterday, the highest team on the order would be awarded Moss, and the contract that goes with him, as early as today. That team was the Titans, who add Moss to a receiving corps that needs a big-play threat.</p>
<p>ESPN's Adam Schefter <a href="http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter/statuses/29602356224" target="_blank">reported the news on Twitter </a>moments ago.</p>
<p>
<style type="text/css">.bbpBox29602356224 {background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/35791056/schefter2.JPG) #2573b8;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #fff;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 7px 0 0px;width:38px;height:38px} p.bbpTweet a:hover{text-decoration:underline}p.bbpTweet span.timestamp{font-size:12px;display:block}</style>
</p>
<div class="bbpBox29602356224">
<p class="bbpTweet">Tennessee for Moss. Done.<span class="timestamp"><a href="http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter/statuses/29602356224" title="Wed Nov 03 20:16:03 +0000 2010">less than a minute ago</a> via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ubertwitter.com/bb/download.php">ÜberTwitter</a></span><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter"><img src="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/407984660/schefter4_normal.JPG"></a><b><a href="http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter">Adam Schefter</a></b><br>Adam_Schefter</span></span></p>
</div>
<p>With Moss staying out of the NFC West, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. The <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seattle Seahawks</a> <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/1/1787700/randy-moss-waived-cut-minnesota-vikings-waiver-wire#carroll-seahawks-will-not-claim-randy-moss" target="_blank">never considered Moss</a>, opting to go with what they have at receiver, and the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">St. Louis Rams</a> <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/1/1787700/randy-moss-waived-cut-minnesota-vikings-waiver-wire#report-st-louis-rams-also-not-claiming-randy-moss" target="_blank">decided against claiming Moss</a>, keeping the good thing they have going this season.</p>
<p>If you want to play a guessing game, at 5-3 the Titans were behind all NFC West teams, including the Seahawks, on the waiver wire. With the Titans No. 22 on the waiver list, 21 other teams passed on Moss. He hit the skids and fell far amid questions about his character and concerns about whether he'll even accept the team he was awarded to.</p>
<p>Now that Moss is out of the picture, we can all move on with our lives and focus on figuring out how the Seahawks can deal with all the injuries to both lines.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/3/1792127/randy-moss-waiver-claim-tennessee-titansBrian Floyd2010-11-03T12:57:41-07:002010-11-03T12:57:41-07:00Report: St. Louis Rams Also Not Claiming Randy Moss
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/I7qdsgWJWQQ5zEwLPrG5Kt2hhNI=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828133/large_seattle.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>If the <a target="_blank" href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/3/1791989/randy-moss-waiver-claim-seattle-seahawks-pete-carroll">Seahawks aren't claiming Moss</a>, at least he won't be heading to one threat in the division. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a>, arguable the <a target="_blank" href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/3/1791617/nfl-power-rankings-week-9-more-seahawks-analysis-from-around-the-web">hottest team in the NFC West right now</a>, will not be placing a waiver claim for <span>Randy Moss</span>. The Rams are ahead of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seahawks</a> in the waiver order, but have no interesting in the former Minnesota Viking.</p>
<p>Fox Sports' NFL writer Jay Glazer, who's been on top of the situation, <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer/statuses/29600648877">reported the news on Twitter</a>.</p>
<p>
<style type="text/css">.bbpBox29600648877 {background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/27993840/Foxsports_background.png) #9AE4E8;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #fff;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 7px 0 0px;width:38px;height:38px} p.bbpTweet a:hover{text-decoration:underline}p.bbpTweet span.timestamp{font-size:12px;display:block}</style>
</p>
<div class="bbpBox29600648877">
<p class="bbpTweet">I am hearing Rams are NOT putting in a claim for Moss.<span class="timestamp"><a title="Wed Nov 03 19:52:06 +0000 2010" href="http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer/statuses/29600648877">less than a minute ago</a> via <a href="http://www.ubertwitter.com/bb/download.php" rel="nofollow">ÜberTwitter</a></span><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer"><img src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/351605399/Glaze_head_shot_normal.jpg"></a><b><a href="http://twitter.com/Jay_Glazer">Jay Glazer</a></b><br>Jay_Glazer</span></span></p>
</div>
<p>The last thing the Seahawks need is a team in the NFC West picking up Moss. With the division in flux, and there for anyone's taking, the addition of Moss could push the Rams or Cardinals over the top, establishing them as a clear favorite in a weak NFC West.</p>
<p>No word yet on whether the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a> or San Fransisco <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">49ers</a> are making a run at Moss, but we should know more as the day goes on.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/3/1792063/randy-moss-st-louis-rams-waiver-claimBrian Floyd2010-11-03T12:32:10-07:002010-11-03T12:32:10-07:00Carroll: Seahawks Will Not Claim Randy Moss
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/I7qdsgWJWQQ5zEwLPrG5Kt2hhNI=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828133/large_seattle.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>Pete Carroll confirmed what's <a target="_blank" href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/2/1790379/randy-moss-waiver-seattle-seahawks">long been expected today</a>: the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> will not place a waiver claim for <span>Randy Moss</span>. After the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> released the troubled wide receiver, speculation has been rampant that <a target="_blank" href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/1/1787700/randy-moss-waived-cut-minnesota-vikings-waiver-wire?show_comments=true">Seattle would make a run at Moss</a>. At 16th in the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nfl.com/standings?category=league&sort=OVERALL_WIN_PCT&order=asc&colSel=5">waiver wire order</a>, the Seahawks were a long shot to get Moss, but Carroll said Seattle has no interest in the wide receiver, even if he were to fall that far.</p>
<p>The official Seahawks Twitter account <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/Seahawks/statuses/29598643451">confirmed the news and put an end to the speculation</a>.</p>
<p>
<style type="text/css">.bbpBox29598643451 {background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/155614894/100929twitterbackground.jpg) #00143f;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #fff;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 7px 0 0px;width:38px;height:38px} p.bbpTweet a:hover{text-decoration:underline}p.bbpTweet span.timestamp{font-size:12px;display:block}</style>
</p>
<div class="bbpBox29598643451">
<p class="bbpTweet">The Seahawks will not be putting in a waiver claim for WR Randy Moss, @<a class="tweet-url username" href="http://twitter.com/PeteCarroll" rel="nofollow">PeteCarroll</a> said<span class="timestamp"><a title="Wed Nov 03 19:21:51 +0000 2010" href="http://twitter.com/Seahawks/statuses/29598643451">less than a minute ago</a> via <a href="http://www.ubertwitter.com/bb/download.php" rel="nofollow">ÜberTwitter</a></span><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/Seahawks"><img src="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/368732164/avartize.com.90613_normal.png"></a><b><a href="http://twitter.com/Seahawks">Seattle Seahawks</a></b><br>Seahawks</span></span></p>
</div>
<p>While we don't know where Moss will end up yet, we should find out later today. After hitting the waiver wire yesterday, teams had until today to claim Moss. He will then be awarded to the team with the worst record that places a claim to him.</p>
<p>It's still unknown whether or not Moss will even play for the team that claims him. Reports surfaced today indicating <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/29594734406">Moss was willing to sit out the entire season </a>if he was unhappy with the team his services were awarded to, handcuffing whomever places a claim for him and creating a headache for front offices. The Randy Moss saga continues to move along after the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a> traded him earlier this year and the Vikings decided he wasn't worth their trouble after a few high profile incidences.</p>
<p>For Seahawks fans, the dream of a highly-touted receiver is over, but it may be for the best.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/3/1791989/randy-moss-waiver-claim-seattle-seahawks-pete-carrollBrian Floyd2010-11-02T16:43:52-07:002010-11-02T16:43:52-07:00Seattle Seahawks Not Expected To Pursue Randy Moss
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/I7qdsgWJWQQ5zEwLPrG5Kt2hhNI=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828133/large_seattle.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> made it official and released <span>Randy Moss</span> today, amid a firestorm of speculation about his potential landing spot. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a>, <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/1/1787700/randy-moss-waived-cut-minnesota-vikings-waiver-wire#minnesota-vikings-reportedly-release-randy-moss-will-the-seahawks" target="new">named by Moss’ agent as a potential suitor</a> yesterday, could use the help at receiver, but are not expected to pursue Moss. With a 4-3 record, the Seahawks sit at 16th in the waiver wire claim order, meaning Moss would have to be passed over by 15 other teams before Seattle even gets a crack at the claim. It’s hard to imagine Moss, even with all the turmoil surrounding him, would slide that far.</p>
<p>The Seattle Times’ Danny O’Neil <a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/seahawksblog/2013326977_indicationsareseahawkswontseekrandymoss.html" target="new">flatly shot down rumors that the Seahawks would try to claim Moss</a> earlier today.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>However, indications are the Seahawks won’t be among the teams pursuing Moss. If Moss is waived Tuesday as expected, the soonest he would be awarded to a team is Wednesday.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>With Moss now on waivers, we’ll know more about the teams putting in claims as early as tomorrow. The process will happen fast and is a straight-forward one. All 32 teams have a chance to claim him, and assume the rest of his salary, today and the <span class="caps">NFL</span> will award him to the team with the lowest record as soon as tomorrow.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/2/1790379/randy-moss-waiver-seattle-seahawksBrian Floyd2010-11-01T15:08:56-07:002010-11-01T15:08:56-07:00Pete Carroll Refuses To Answer Randy Moss Questions
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/I7qdsgWJWQQ5zEwLPrG5Kt2hhNI=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828133/large_seattle.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p>The Minnesota Vikings <a href="http://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/1/1787700/randy-moss-waived-cut-minnesota-vikings-waiver-wire" target="_blank">reportedly released Randy Moss earlier today</a>, setting off a firestorm of speculation about where Moss may end up. Moss will be placed on waivers, giving every team a shot to put in a claim for him. Moss will then be awarded to the team with the worst record that put in a waiver claim for him.</p>
<p>The timing of head coach Pete Carroll's weekly press conference couldn't be any worse today. As expected, Carroll was asked about Randy Moss and whether the Seahawks have any interest in placing a waiver claim for him. Like any head coach would, Carroll deflected the questions, refusing to deal in hypotheticals.</p>
<p>The Everett Herald's John Boyle <a href="http://twitter.com/johnpboyle/statuses/29408967247" target="_blank">tweeted that and other news</a> from the press conference.</p>
<p>
<style type="text/css">.bbpBox29408967247 {background:url(http://s.twimg.com/a/1288039940/images/themes/theme14/bg.gif) #131516;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #fff;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 7px 0 0px;width:38px;height:38px} p.bbpTweet a:hover{text-decoration:underline}p.bbpTweet span.timestamp{font-size:12px;display:block}</style>
</p>
<div class="bbpBox29408967247">
<p class="bbpTweet">When asked about Randy Moss, Pete Carroll said, "You mean a big guy who wears No. 84? I'm not doing hypotheticals, but nice try."<span class="timestamp"><a href="http://twitter.com/johnpboyle/statuses/29408967247" title="Mon Nov 01 21:47:44 +0000 2010">less than a minute ago</a> via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tweetdeck.com">TweetDeck</a></span><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/johnpboyle"><img src="http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1112047838/schweitzerski_normal.jpg"></a><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/johnpboyle">John Boyle</a></strong><br>johnpboyle</span></span></p>
</div>
<p>So, there you have it. A new take on the classic "no comment" from the Seahawks head man. After the drubbing in Oakland this weekend, the Seahawks have bigger concerns than Moss right now</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/seattle-seahawks/2010/11/1/1787920/pete-carroll-randy-moss-waiver-wireBrian Floyd2010-11-01T13:53:50-07:002010-11-01T13:53:50-07:00Minnesota Vikings Release Randy Moss; Will The Seahawks Claim Him?
<figure>
<img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/I7qdsgWJWQQ5zEwLPrG5Kt2hhNI=/0x26:400x293/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47828133/large_seattle.sbnation.com.minimal.0.png" />
</figure>
<p><span>Randy Moss</span> was waived by the <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Minnesota Vikings</a> after a long, rambling interview following the Vikings loss to the <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New England Patriots</a> on Sunday. Moss, interviewing himself in a surreal scene, talked about his love for <span>Tom Brady</span> and the Patriots moments after the loss, even telling reporters the Vikings weren't prepared for the game. Head coach Brad Childress had enough and released the talented wide receiver today.</p>
<p>For more on Moss' release, check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2010/11/1/1787351/randy-moss-released-cut-vikings">SB Nation's StoryStream</a>.</p>
<p>Moss' release means another talented wide receiver is on the open market. The <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seattle Seahawks</a> are <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2010/11/1/1787641/randy-moss-released-dolphins-seahawks-interested">among the teams Moss' agent listed</a> when asked where he was interested in ending up.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Various league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that the <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Dallas Cowboys</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Redskins</a>, <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chicago Bears</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams" class="sbn-auto-link">St. Louis Rams</a>, <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Dolphins</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/oakland-raiders" class="sbn-auto-link">Oakland Raiders</a>, <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, Seattle Seahawks, <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Jets</a> and even the Patriots are among the teams possibly interested in claiming Moss.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>It's a laundry list of names, but the Seahawks have been looking for a big-play wide receiver all year. We all remember the <span>Vincent Jackson</span> rumors that never went away. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Judd Zuglad is reporting the Seahawks and Dolphins are <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2010/11/1/1787641/randy-moss-released-dolphins-seahawks-interested">both taking a look at Moss</a> and weighing whether it's worth it to put in a claim.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, his release doesn't mean teams get a free run at him. Moss will now go through waivers. Any team can put in a claim for him, but would have to take over his $6.4 million salary. Here's the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2010/11/1/1787561/nfl-waiver-wire-rules-randy-moss-released">rest of the waiver details</a>:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>How is the waiver wire order determined? Before Sept. 28, the waiver wire goes in the order of the NFL's worst team to best team based on last year's records. After Sept. 28, the waiver wire changes each week based on the current worst and best record in the NFL</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The full waiver order can be found <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nfl.com/standings?category=league&sort=OVERALL_WIN_PCT&order=asc&colSel=5">here</a>. The Seahawks are low on the totem poll right now, but with the questions surrounding Moss, it's yet unknown how far he will fall. Between his unceremonious exit from New England and the turmoil surrounding him in Minnesota, Moss continues to look like damaged goods.</p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/2010/11/1/2323537/minnesota-vikings-release-randy-moss-will-the-seahawks-claim-himBrian Floyd