Randy Moss Still a Jackass

Last week I wrote that Randy Moss' antics at the end of the Vikings/Redskins game were understandable if they were caused by the frustration of the late-season collapse and the very bad game decisions made by the Vikings' coaching staff. I also said I wouldn't be surprised if Moss had a monster game at Green Bay.

The Vikings did have a great day and Moss was a huge part. The Vikings' players were motivated and the coaches brought out a great game plan. Then, at the end, Randy Moss went and did something stupid again.

It appeared this season that Moss had matured and had even stepped up to be a leader on the team. Now we all have to listen to all the media analysts and sports people critique Randy Moss and the Vikings all over again, ad nauseum. You will hear all the old complaints of spoiled athletes, societal causes, blah, blah, blah...

I have come to the conclusion that Randy Moss is just a jackass. He wasn't raised to know class from classless, good behavior from bad, or funny from stupid. Nobody is going to change him now. The real problem here is that Moss is bringing a lot of controversy to a group of players who deserve to be basking in the glow of a great playoff victory. Not answering stupid questions over and over about Moss' socially retarded behavior.

You will also hear a lot about what to do with Moss. What needs to happen is his teammates need to make it clear that this is the last they will tolerate. Daunte Culpepper deserves better than this. Michael Bennet, Burleson, Matt Birk, and every other honorable Vikings player has to somehow try to show Moss that his behavior is hurting every one of them. Coaches and media cannot reach Moss, only his peers can do that, if anyone can. I suggest they take him out behind the practice facility and beat the hell out of him, but that's just me.

I said last week that trading Moss was a foolish idea. Not any more. He is doing more harm than good. And, at some point, an organization must take a stand. Do we tolerate Moss and keep winning with the same formula, or do we trade him and his problems away and risk the losses? He DOES make the Vikings better when he is on the field.

The Vikings showed yesterday that they have the base personnel to win. I also believe they have the makings of a great running game, but not the coaching ideology to make it happen. Trading Moss would hurt the Vikings for a season, and possibly longer, but he is no longer the untouchable that some of us thought he was.