[coachie]

<p>Michael Lombardi reports at NFL.com</p>
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<p>Wow!  That was quick!</p>
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<p>Wondering how Old Man #4 is going to react to this?</p>

 

[AdCo]

<p>Based on his news conference yesterday, maybe he comes back to NE?  Where to now? who needs a Receiver...</p>

 

[coachie]

<p>I believe he'd have to clear Waivers first, to sign anywhere else.</p>
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<p>So once he's on waivers...any team that wants him can put in a claim, and the team with the worst record gets the prize.  If no one claims him on waivers, then he is free to sign with anyone he wishes.</p>

 

[AdCo]

<p>OH, I know.. but I am 99% sure the Jets would take him just to keep him from the Pats.. I could see him going Lots of places.. Can MN take him back and trade him like they can do in BaseBall? why not trade him back to the pats for a 7? <img alt="smile.gif" class="bbcode_smiley" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies//smile.gif"> </p>

 

[wherestheportojohn]

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[AdCo]

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[wherestheportojohn]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>AdCo</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/70932/breaking-news-vikings-release-randy-moss#post_1959005"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p><img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/dontknow.gif" title=""></p>
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nothing makes a Cheesehead happier than to see the Viqueens in turmoil</p>
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<p>but, still <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/shock.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;" title=""> about cutting him</p>
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<p>(I just read the brief summary on yahoo sports)</p>

 

[GaReb770]

<p>Supposedly the Vikings are blaming him for Favre's injury.  They say he quit on the team and therefore they are quitting on him.</p>
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[gatorbob]

<p>Imagine if he does somehow get back to the Patriots.  It's like they would've gotten a free 3rd round draft pick.  Sheesh.</p>

 

[jcumming]

<p>I saw that press conference and Randy has lost his marbles.</p>

 

[AdCo]

<p>Packers need a receiver.. plus, stick it to them the vikes <br>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>wherestheportojohn</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/70932/breaking-news-vikings-release-randy-moss#post_1959010"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><br><br><p><br><br>
nothing makes a Cheesehead happier than to see the Viqueens in turmoil</p>
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<p>but, still <img alt="" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/shock.gif" style="width:15px;height:15px;" title=""> about cutting him</p>
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<p>(I just read the brief summary on yahoo sports)</p>
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[yar]

<p>Jerry Jones will have  2nd crack at him.  He's just goofy enough to do it.</p>
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<p>yar</p>

 

[AdCo]

<p>what happens if Moss says he doesn't want to go there.. or only wants to go to X.. can the vilkes put him on the trading block now? </p>

 

[coachie]

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If a team claims him, he has to go there, or demand a trade, or he can "hold out", but he can't go anywhere else.</p>
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<p>But he don't get paid if he holds out.  And Randy Likes Money.  Straight Cash Homey.<br>
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<div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>AdCo</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/70932/breaking-news-vikings-release-randy-moss#post_1959168"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>what happens if Moss says he doesn't want to go there.. or only wants to go to X.. can the vilkes put him on the trading block now? </p>
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[AdCo]

<p>I didn't know if it was like baseball where they can pull him back and trade him, etc.. if paperwork hasn't been filed yet, they can still trade him, although the league would kill them! <br>
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If a team claims him, he has to go there, or demand a trade, or he can "hold out", but he can't go anywhere else.</p>
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<p>But he don't get paid if he holds out.  And Randy Likes Money.  Straight Cash Homey.<br>
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[gatorbob]

<p>The way I heard it, Moss will belong to any team that claims him, and the teams get the opportunity to claim him in the reverse order of their records.  In other words, Buffalo gets first choice (worst record in the NFL), Patriots get the last choice (best record in the NFL), etc.  The team that chooses him will be on the hook for the rest of his contract, which includes the last half of this year and all of next year. </p>
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<p>If all 31 teams pass on him, then he becomes a free agent and can sign anywhere for whatever salary they negotiate.  If no team claims him or signs him, then the Vikings are on the hook for a portion of his remaining salary for this season, but not for next season.  I don't know what portion of the salary that is or how it was determined, but it's less than the amount he'd get if another team claims him...</p>

 

[coachie]

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correct.  However if someone claims him that he doesn't want to go to, he can not show up.  But then he don't get paid.</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>GatorBob</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/70932/breaking-news-vikings-release-randy-moss#post_1959208"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>The way I heard it, Moss will belong to any team that claims him, and the teams get the opportunity to claim him in the reverse order of their records.  In other words, Buffalo gets first choice (worst record in the NFL), Patriots get the last choice (best record in the NFL), etc.  The team that chooses him will be on the hook for the rest of his contract, which includes the last half of this year and all of next year. </p>
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<p>If all 31 teams pass on him, then he becomes a free agent and can sign anywhere for whatever salary they negotiate.  If no team claims him or signs him, then the Vikings are on the hook for a portion of his remaining salary for this season, but not for next season.  I don't know what portion of the salary that is or how it was determined, but it's less than the amount he'd get if another team claims him...</p>
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[gatorbob]

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correct.  However if someone claims him that he doesn't want to go to, he can not show up.  But then he don't get paid.</p>
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Well, I guess it's like that with every NFL player.  If Peyton Manning doesn't want to play for the Colts this coming weekend, he could choose to not show up.  And then he wouldn't get paid. </p>
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[yar]

<p>... and they would send the truant officer after him.</p>
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<p>yar</p>

 

[GaReb770]

<p>Being a former New Orleans resident Peyton would be an excellent backup for Brees.  He would be very popular in New Orleans.<br><br>
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Well, I guess it's like that with every NFL player.  If Peyton Manning doesn't want to play for the Colts this coming weekend, he could choose to not show up.  And then he wouldn't get paid. </p>
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