Randy Moss: I'm greatest WR ever

http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8893843/super-bowl-2013-randy-moss-says-greatest-wr-ever-play

He top 10 but no way the best all time.

Jerry Rice said that Moss had the physical ability and talent to be the best ever, but since he didn't give it 100% all the time he's a distant #2 (at best). Rice is right. There's a reason the Patriots were able to get Moss from the Raiders for basically nothing. JML897

Rice is leagues ahead of others

Remember watchin Moss at Marshall in college. Might be the best college WR i've ever seen.

Obviously Moss is a great WR but the arrogance that it takes for him to say he's the best is willful ignorance on his part. Apart from all other arguments, where was Rice at the end of his career? Still going strong. Moss is a second rate reciever in the league at this point. In the face of that his stats just don't measure up over the course of his career and like a previous poster explained, some of the best WRs didn't even have the quality Qbs that exist now considering the game used to be much more run heavy.

You cannot compare their career stats because Jerry Rice played into his 40's. If any great receiver played 20 seasons they would have monster stats. Randy Moss in my opinion is the most fun to watch athlete of my generation. I remember in 07 with New England, every time Brady threw the ball deep you knew you were gonna see something amazing. Any one who doubts how amazing he's been, go watch career highlights on YouTube. Jerry Rice could do none of that. GoldenElementXL

I only saw Oakland Rice but Moss dominated in a way ive never seen before. He's the GOAT in terms of talent but his career doesnt touch Jerry's.

Definitely top 5 all time. And if he got to play with a legit QB for more than 3 seasons.. Dang.

You cannot compare their career stats because Jerry Rice played into his 40's. If any great receiver played 20 seasons they would have monster stats. Randy Moss in my opinion is the most fun to watch athlete of my generation. I remember in 07 with New England, every time Brady threw the ball deep you knew you were gonna see something amazing. Any one who doubts how amazing he's been, go watch career highlights on YouTube. Jerry Rice could do none of that.GoldenElementXL

As someone who watched both, :lol:

Largent over Irvin? Nah brah. Don't give me a No Hablo argument either, thanks.Bobbles

No one pushed off like Michael "I love hookers and cocaine" Irvin.

[QUOTE="Bobbles"]Largent over Irvin? Nah brah. Don't give me a No Hablo argument either, thanks.monkeytoes61

If Steve Largent were 6'3", 215 pounds and ran a 4.6 40, he would be the greatest receiver of all time. Nobody had better hands, nobody ran more precise routes, and nobody knew the game better than Steve Largent. His only limitations were being small and slow, and he still schooled DBs that were bigger and faster.

Like I said earlier, this is more of a preference thing for me. I'll take great hands and precise routes over pure athleticism and speed any day in my WRs.

No one pushed off like Michael "I love hookers and cocaine" Irvin.

Chutebox

If Steve Largent where 6'3", 215 pounds and ran a 4.6 40, he would be the greatest receiver of all time. Nobody had better hands, nobody ran more precise routes, and nobody knew the game better than Steve Largent. His only limitations were being small and slow, and he still schooled DBs that were bigger and faster,monkeytoes61

If Steve Largent were 6'3", 215 pounds and ran a 4.6 40, he would be the greatest receiver of all time. Nobody had better hands, nobody ran more precise routes, and nobody knew the game better than Steve Largent. His only limitations were being small and slow, and he still schooled DBs that were bigger and faster.

Like I said earlier, this is more of a preference thing for me. I'll take great hands and precise routes over pure athleticism and speed any day in my WRs.

monkeytoes61

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]

If Steve Largent were 6'3", 215 pounds and ran a 4.6 40, he would be the greatest receiver of all time. Nobody had better hands, nobody ran more precise routes, and nobody knew the game better than Steve Largent. His only limitations were being small and slow, and he still schooled DBs that were bigger and faster.

Like I said earlier, this is more of a preference thing for me. I'll take great hands and precise routes over pure athleticism and speed any day in my WRs.

Bobbles

[QUOTE="Bobbles"][QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]

If Steve Largent were 6'3", 215 pounds and ran a 4.6 40, he would be the greatest receiver of all time. Nobody had better hands, nobody ran more precise routes, and nobody knew the game better than Steve Largent. His only limitations were being small and slow, and he still schooled DBs that were bigger and faster.

Like I said earlier, this is more of a preference thing for me. I'll take great hands and precise routes over pure athleticism and speed any day in my WRs.

Chutebox

[QUOTE="Bobbles"][QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]

If Steve Largent were 6'3", 215 pounds and ran a 4.6 40, he would be the greatest receiver of all time. Nobody had better hands, nobody ran more precise routes, and nobody knew the game better than Steve Largent. His only limitations were being small and slow, and he still schooled DBs that were bigger and faster.

Like I said earlier, this is more of a preference thing for me. I'll take great hands and precise routes over pure athleticism and speed any day in my WRs.

Chutebox

Jordan did the same thing, if you own at doing it then do it brah. Also F*** yourself. 

1. Rice
2. Irvin
3. Moss
4. Owens
5. Carter

Those are the guys ive seen the most in my 25 years. 

[QUOTE="Chutebox"][QUOTE="Bobbles"] Thing is, Irvin had everything you just mentioned. He worked harder than anybody in practice.Put_in_Kitna

Jordan did the same thing, if you own at doing it then do it brah. Also F*** yourself. 

Jordan's most famous shot ever was a push off

Different sport, but yeah. As long as Irvin could get away with it I don't see anything wrong with him doing it.

Really? Irvin top 5?

No way he's better than Moss. NO WAYYYYYYYY.

Moss is #2 for me, but had he lived up to his awesome talent, he would have been #1. 

Top WR's i've seen

1. J Rice
2. R Moss
3. C Carter
4. M Irvin
5. M Harrison
6. I Bruce
7. TO
8. R Wayne

Calvin Johnson will be there soon.

Top WR's i've seen

1. J Rice
2. R Moss
3. C Carter
4. M Irvin
5. M Harrison
6. I Bruce
7. TO
8. R Wayne

Calvin Johnson will be there soon.

36Ounces

[QUOTE="36Ounces"]

Top WR's i've seen

1. J Rice
2. R Moss
3. C Carter
4. M Irvin
5. M Harrison
6. I Bruce
7. TO
8. R Wayne

Calvin Johnson will be there soon.

Yusuke420

Really? Irvin top 5?

No way he's better than Moss. NO WAYYYYYYYY.

DaJuicyMan

Absolutely. I won't really argue if you put Moss ahead of him tho. Not top 5 tho? Get out. 

Don Hutson is the greatest wr of all time imo ;)

I think you overvalue those old players too much.

Hutson probably wouldn't even make the NFL today.

If Justin Blackmon played 60 years ago he would've been king.

You probably wouldn't like who I think is the greatest player in NFL history then.monkeytoes61

http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8893843/super-bowl-2013-randy-moss-says-greatest-wr-ever-play

He top 10 but no way the best all time.

36Ounces

I think he forgot about another receiver who holds all the records by the name of Jerry Rice. Honestly, Jerry could have easily play for another 2-3 seasons if he wanted to. He was still in incredible shape and better then many of the new receivers in the league.

I love Jerry Rice's reaction to Moss' comments.

"Rice said Tuesday he was surprised by Moss' comments.

"I impacted the game by winning Super Bowls," Rice said. "... Randy is still trying to win his first one, and I wish him the best, but I was very surprised that he said he's the best receiver to ever play the game. I leave that up to my fans to make that statement.""

He's right though. Moss hasn't even won a Super Bowl yet, but will get his chance on Sunday.

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"][QUOTE="JML897"]Don Hutson might as well have played in the middle ages. He shouldn't even count. Jerry Rice is the undisputed GOATblackace