Tag: Randy Moss

Commanders’ WR Terry McLaurin makes NFL history

Further proof of McLaurin’s greatness.

Quickly, name the only four NFL receivers in history to accomplish a milestone of 50 catches and 900 receiving yards in each of their first six seasons.

Well, first, let’s settle the matter of Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin becoming the fourth NFL player to reach these receiving statistics on Sunday against the Saints.

That’s right. Only four receivers have accomplished these plateaus in NFL history for various reasons. Injury is a major reason, as players get injured occasionally.

In the last 30 years, the game has changed to much more of a passing game, yet still, only four receivers in the previous 30 years have caught 50 passes and accumulated 900 receiving years in their first six NFL seasons.

When you consider the quarterbacks who have started for Washington during his six seasons, McLaurin’s accomplishments become even more noteworthy. Here are the quarterbacks who were passing to McLaurin:

  • 2019: Case Keenum, Dwayne Haskins, Colt McCoy
  • 2020: Dwayne Haskins, Kyle Allen, Alex Smith, Taylor Heinicke
  • 2021: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen, Garrett Gilbert
  • 2022: Carson Wentz, Taylor Heinicke, Sam Howell
  • 2023: Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett
  • 2024: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota

Going through the list leaves one shaking their head, wondering how it is that McLaurin accomplished this.

OK, who are the other three NFL receivers in modern history who have accomplished these statistics in their first six NFL seasons?

Remarkably, no, not even Jerry Rice. Rice had 49 receptions in his rookie season and began his Hall of Fame credentials.

No, not Art Monk. The NFL season was cut to nine games in his third season due to the players’ strike.

Gary Clark? No. In his fourth season, Clark accumulated 892 receiving yards, falling short by a mere eight yards.

Randy Moss? Yes, you are correct. Further, Moss was, in fact, the very first NFL receiver to reach these heights in each of his first six NFL seasons. In his seventh NFL season, he had only 49 receptions, falling a single reception short of reaching these levels in his first seven seasons.

A.J. Green? Yes, Green accomplished these numbers for his first seven NFL seasons, all with the Bengals. Thus, Green was the first to have 50 receptions and 900 receiving yards in his first seven seasons.

Mike Evans? Evans lives on a planet different from other wide receivers. He has accomplished these numbers for each of his first ten NFL seasons. Of course, he is the only receiver in NFL history to accomplish this in his first ten seasons. In addition, though he missed three games this season, he is on track to again reach these marks in 2024 for his 11th consecutive season!

*In fairness to great receivers like Moss, Rice, Monk, and Clark, none of those guys had the opportunity to play in a 17-game NFL season. From 1978-2020, the NFL played 16-game regular seasons, beginning 17-game schedules in 2021.

Justin Jefferson gives Randy Moss a shoutout after touchdown against the Bears

After his touchdown on Monday Night Football against the Bears, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson let everyone know what was on his mind. 

The Minnesota Vikings came into their Week 15 matchup against the Chicago Bears with much on their minds. From knowing the Lions lost on Sunday to it being the debut of their whiteout uniforms, nothing can be more pressing than the health of their Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss.

After his touchdown on Monday Night Football against the Bears, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson let everyone know what was on his mind.

After the Vikings forced a fumble on a blindside sack by Jonathan Greenard, the offense drove down the field and got their first touchdown of the game. It was a pass from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson in the back of the endzone that they connected on.

After securing the touchdown and doing his usual griddy, Jefferson found the camera and gave Randy Moss a shoutout, reminding him that they got him and “love” him.

Randy Moss announced this week he was a “cancer survivor” after two procedures to remove a tumor between his pancreas and liver.

Justin Jefferson paid tribute to Randy Moss with a heartwarming TD dedication amid cancer battle

What a cool way for the Vikings to support Randy Moss.

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The Minnesota Vikings and their best player made sure franchise great Randy Moss felt the love after his recent cancer diagnosis.

After Moss shared that he had been receiving treatment for the disease, the Vikings brought back two of his former teammates, Cris Carter and Jake Reid, for Monday night’s home game against the Chicago Bears.

Carter and Reid took the field during the coin toss and held up Moss’ No. 84 Vikings jersey into the air as fans cheered “Randy!” in the stands.

Later in the game, Vikings superstar receiver Justin Jefferson shared his love for Moss and dedicated his first touchdown of the game to him on the ESPN broadcast.

Moss appreciated all the love.

These were such cool tributes from the franchise where Moss made his legend, as it’s clear the entire NFL is rooting for him in his recovery.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN. 

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Vikings legends Jake Reed, Cris Carter honor Randy Moss

The Vikings and their fans have Randy Moss in their thoughts ands prayers

The Minnesota Vikings were hosting the Chicago Bears on Monday.

When it came time for the coin toss, Jake Reed and Cris Carter walked to midfield with the captains. The former wide receivers had an “84” jersey with them to let everyone know they are thinking of Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss, who is battling cancer.

Justin Jefferson caught a touchdown pass in the first quarter and after the score had a message for Moss, too.

Randy Moss revealed he had cancer and support poured in from the football world

Everyone is in Randy Moss’s corner.

It’s been a scary few weeks for the legendary Randy Moss, and we finally know what he’s been dealing with lately. In an Instagram Live post from his personal account on Saturday, Moss revealed he has been recently receiving treatment for cancer.

Moss said that doctors found cancer outside his bile ducts, which was affecting his liver function. That may have led to the confusion of a previous erroneous report claiming the First-Ballot Hall of Fame receiver actually had liver cancer. Moss revealed that he underwent a six-hour procedure on Thanksgiving and that he’s intermittently visited the hospital ever since.

The 47-year-old Moss will receive radiation treatments in the coming weeks, and he says he plans to return to ESPN “soon.”

Most importantly, Moss described himself as a “cancer survivor” as he appears to be through the worst of this awful news. Fittingly, he unveiled an awesome slogan for his cancer fight, “Let’s Moss Cancer,” a reference to Moss embarrassing cornerbacks throughout his career by simply jumping over the top of them.

Indeed. Let’s Moss Cancer, everyone.

With Moss’s cancer news now public, support rang in from the football world on Twitter:

Panthers WR Adam Thielen pays homage to NFL legend Randy Moss

Panthers WR Adam Thielen wore his tribute to NFL legend Randy Moss on his back.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is Minnesota through and through. He was born there, he was raised there, he went to school there and he spent the first ten years of his NFL career there.

And on Sunday, he dug back into those Minnesota roots to pay homage to a Minnesota legend.

The 34-year-old pass catcher wore his tribute to fellow Vikings great Randy Moss on his back, literally—donning the iconic No. 84 while heading into Bank of America Stadium for this afternoon’s contest against the Dallas Cowboys. Moss announced on Friday that he recently underwent a six-hour surgery for bile duct cancer.

Moss, currently an ESPN analyst, played 14 seasons in the NFL. The Pro Football Hall of Famer ranks second all-time in receiving touchdowns (156), fourth all-time in receiving yards (15,292) and 16th all-time in receptions (982).

And if Thielen really wants to honor Moss, he’ll drop 163 yards and three touchdowns on the Cowboys.

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Randy Moss makes major announcement on ongoing health issues

Randy Moss revealed he is a cancer survivor

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss announced on Friday he is a cancer survivor.

There were questions regarding the former New England Patriots legendary wideout’s health ever since he stepped away from “Sunday NFL Countdown” after announcing he was “battling something internally.”

According to Moss, the internal battle he was referring to was cancer. He spent six days in the hospital, but he is currently out after pulling through the illness.

“Ya’ll know I’ve told ya’ll over the last couple of weeks about me battling something internally, and your boy is a cancer survivor,” Moss said in a live video. “…I just want to give a shoutout to a lot of people that really helped me pull through this. I been in the hospital for six days. I just got out today, thank God.”

This is an incredible ending to what started as a tragic story when Moss first announced he had fallen ill. Here’s hoping he can take the time he needs to recover and get back to doing what he loves to do.

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Vikings Hall of Famer Randy Moss announces cancer diagnosis

On Friday, Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Minnesota Viking Randy Moss announced on Instagram that he was diagnosed with cancer.

On Friday, Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Minnesota Viking Randy Moss announced on Instagram that he was diagnosed with cancer. During his Instagram Live session, the Vikings legend proudly proclaimed he was “cancer free” following a procedure after a six-hour procedure six days ago in Charlotte.

Moss provided details of the procedure and placement of the cancer by explaining that he had a Whipple procedure and that the cancer was just outside the bile duct, between the pancreas and the liver.

He also confirmed a previous procedure he underwent on Thanksgiving.

Moss explained he knew something was wrong when he noticed discolored urine, and the procedure on Thanksgiving confirmed the cancer. He is now using his platform to urge everyone to get regular screenings because “By the grace of God, my liver started acting up”; otherwise, he would have been unaware.

Moss announced his plan is to return to television with ESPN and that, in the meantime, fans can support cancer research with merchandise on his website. All proceeds from the sales on his site are being donated to further cancer research.

Everyone at Vikings Wire and within the football world is rooting for Randy Moss in his recovery.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer battle

Randy Moss took to social media to announce he is fighting cancer

Former great NFL wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss told his Instagram followers on Friday that he is fighting a battle against cancer.

Moss, 47, has taken a leave from ESPN’S “Sunday NFL Countdown” show while waging the battle against the disease.

“My goal is to get back on that television with my team,” Moss said.

 

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Moss, who had a stent put in his liver, is selling merchandise on his website. All proceeds will go toward cancer research.  You can check the merch out by clicking here.

Justin Jefferson gets the ultimate compliment from Tom Brady

The GOAT has spoken and it’s great for the current Viking receiver.

Fox commentator and arguably the greatest quarterback of all time, Tom Brady, knows a thing or two about throwing the football to his weapons. Brady knows what it takes to be great, and he’s had his fair share of great players to throw the ball to. But who would he want to throw to if Brady were still playing in the NFL today?

Brady was asked on his podcast which current receiver he would choose to play alongside and throw the ball to.

“Great question. A couple of tough choices out there. I know Ja’Marr Chase, what a year he’s having, but I’m saying Justin Jefferson. He can do everything from any spot on the field. He goes deep, he goes short, catch the ball, catch and run for touchdowns. He’s a ridiculous player. He reminds me so much of my former teammate and Viking, Randy Moss.

There probably aren’t too many people out there who wouldn’t want to play alongside Jefferson.