Moss to NE not going to happen

[VaRayder]

NO MOSS IN NEW ENGLAND

As Tom Curran of NBCSports.com reports, and as we separately have confirmed, the Oakland Raiders won't be trading receiver Randy Moss to the New England Patriots.

Although a league source with knowledge of the situation in Oakland tells us that a last-minute trade of Moss hasn't been ruled out, an industry insider explained to us on Tuesday morning that owner Al Davis is unwilling to acknowledge that his team is bad, and is likewise unwilling to concede that point to the rest of the world by trading the previously perennial Pro Bowler.

But there definitely was increased talk in league circles about a deal getting done, and a move to New England would have made sense. Still, Davis is the guy with the final say, and if he's not willing to do it, it isn't going to happen.

The general impression we get is that there haven't even been serious trade discussions involving Moss or fellow disgruntled wideout Jerry Porter. There was interest within the Steelers' organization as to both of them last week, with a preference for Porter. As we're now told, however, the issue never made its way to the desk of coach Bill Cowher for a decision.

We also reported a couple of weeks back that Jaguars assistant coach Mike Tice was lobbying for the team to make a move for Moss. Tice was not, by all appearances, successful in persuading the key people to give it a try.

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[AutumnWind32]

Originally Posted by VaRayder

owner Al Davis is unwilling to acknowledge that his team is bad,
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He's sicker than I thought. Way way way way way way way way sicker.