Randy Moss Signs with 49ers

Whodathunkit?   Randy Moss signs with the 49ers.  Today's blog will consider the negatives of Moss' signing.

This blog argued that T.O. was a quick fix for the ailing passing game last season at playoff time.  The up-side surpassed the risk - literally.  Missing an experienced WR during the playoff run doomed the 49ers.

During the season, the 49ers stalled in the Red Zone repeatedly!  How many times were field goals the result inside the Red Zone?  That's right... 42 !!! A new league record.  No More.

Moss at 6'-4" is large target with great hands and jumping skills.  He will immediately create coverage trouble and permit Vernon Davis, or Mike Crabtree, or Delaney Walker, or... Himself, to grab TD passes in the Red Zone.  Smaller DBs will not appreciate the mismatch.  The threat Moss poses in the Red Zone is substantial.

Moss will draw attention down field.  Defenses must cover Moss as a deep threat, or he will become one.  The threat is enough.

Moss is an excellent compliment to a team that was a TD pass from a Super Bowl appearance.

Some writers argue Randy Moss is not a good teammate... A locker room cancer...  He takes plays off... He is ego driven... He won't block...  All true at different times in his career.  No More.

What's different now?  Moss is mature.  Moss wants a SB ring.  Moss wants vindication he can still play.  The 49ers offer Moss an opportunity to accomplish his goals.  The 49ers will benefit from Moss' presence - even if he lacks the physical skills he once held.

Who's the odd man out with Moss' signing?  Josh Morgan?  He may leave but it won't be due to Moss.  Ted Ginn is the likely loser - (if there is a football God).  After all, what did Ginn do last year; other than short running first down yardage, dropping passes, and getting hurt at the worst possible time?  IMO- Ted was frightened to play in the big games.  He's not at OSU anymore and the competition is more than Ted can handle.  He knows this.  If he played, the same regular season mistakes would marr the playoffs.  Good-bye and good riddance.

The Niner draft should include: an OL guard or Center with pick one - DeCastro, Glenn, or a FA pick is need #1.  Signing Moss renders the skill position less critical.  My favorites?  Brian Quick from Appalachian State.  Trumaine Johnson; Safety from Montana.  We will see how much of a Nostradumbass Iyam.

For now... I'm a happy fan.  Seeing Moss line up wearing a 49er helmet will inflict terror and give me a smile.  A new Moss jersey is in my future.