Randy Moss: "I'm the greatest receiver to ever play this game."

[tilly]

"I don't really live on numbers. I really live on impact and what you're able to do out on the field," he said Tuesday. "I really think I'm the greatest receiver to ever play this game."


Jerry Rice responded with:

"I impacted the game by winning Super Bowls... 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."


http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012...t-wr-ever-play

[GATORAZ]

I think Randy was the better player

[gatordee]

No one did it better than JR. When I read the comment by RM, JR was the first person that crossed my mind. And no way does RM end up with the receiving yards or td's Jerry has.

[GatorSean]

Its not even close. Rice >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Moss

[j7]

Originally Posted by GATORAZ

I think Randy was the better player

Agree

[ValdostaGatorFan]

[DawgFanFromAlabam]

Raymond Berry.

[GatorJeff]

Randy sent his daughter Sydney to play hoops for the Gators. That's enough for me. Moss. He's certainly the most dynamic, spectacular.

[GatorMets]

He must have spent the night at the Holiday Inn Express!

[Jaggator]

Originally Posted by DawgFanFromAlabam

Raymond Berry.

A.J. Green

[DawgFanFromAlabam]

Originally Posted by Jaggator

A.J. Green

I liked Unitas to Berry.

[gator2109]

If I am picking a WR in their prime to put on my team I am taking Moss every time. He can do spectacular things regardless of his QB and makes up for any shortcomings with his ability to dominate whoever was defending him. If I have an elite QB capable of picking defenses apart then Rice may be the play because he is a better all around WR. Rice played 20 seasons and his QB made the pro bowl 13 times with 5 MVP awards. He had a long career with consistently good QB play which is a large part of his monster stats. You have to give him the title as the best ever based on the rings and stats, but for my money Moss is the better player.

[ncg8or]

Moss in his prime >>>>>> Rice in his prime.

Sanders vs. Emitt, same deal.

[jagervol01]

Originally Posted by gator2109

If I am picking a WR in their prime to put on my team I am taking Moss every time. He can do spectacular things regardless of his QB and makes up for any shortcomings with his ability to dominate whoever was defending him. If I have an elite QB capable of picking defenses apart then Rice may be the play because he is a better all around WR. Rice played 20 seasons and his QB made the pro bowl 13 times with 5 MVP awards. He had a long career with consistently good QB play which is a large part of his monster stats. You have to give him the title as the best ever based on the rings and stats, but for my money Moss is the better player.

Moss was not a great receiver regardless of his qb. He was great with Cunningham, Culpepper and Brady. Not exactly Montana, Young and Gannon but all three Pro Bowl players. Randy's season with the Raiders and then the second go around with the Vikings and then the Titans were both disasters. He was also prone to disappearing in the playoffs.

[mikehev]

Are the individuals who think Moss is better joking?

This isn't even a comparison. Jerry Rice and its not even close.

In Christ forever,
Mike
John 3:16

[gator2109]

Originally Posted by mikehev

Are the individuals who think Moss is better joking?

This isn't even a comparison. Jerry Rice and its not even close.

In Christ forever,
Mike
John 3:16

I am simply saying the peak of Moss' arc is higher than the top of Rice's.

[gatordavisl]

Unbelievable the way this discussion has gone. There is much more than physical talent involved with being a football player. So Moss is taller and probably faster. Those who want Moss can have him. I'll take Rice, his work ethic, and what he's got between his ears EVERY time.

BTW - I wonder how many of you actually watched Jerry Rice play during his time.

[Jaggator]

Originally Posted by mikehev

Are the individuals who think Moss is better joking?

This isn't even a comparison. Jerry Rice and its not even close.

In Christ forever,
Mike
John 3:16

Agreed! They are probably too young to remember Jerry Rice so they naturally think Moss because he's the player they've seen more of. Rice was drafted in the 1st round of the NFL in 1985 before a lot of posters were born.

[mikehev]

Originally Posted by gator2109

I am simply saying the peak of Moss' arc is higher than the top of Rice's.

Grant it, there were times that Moss seemed unstoppable, but there were also times that Marcus Dupree and Boobie Miles seemed unstoppable.

Potential and being the greatest of all time are two different things. I think I understand your point (though I probably can't agree with it), but for Randy to claim that he is the GOAT is crazy IMO.


In Christ forever,
Mike
John 3:16

[sleeze]

Route Runner.....Rice
Hands................Push
Blocker'..............Rice
Deep Threat........Moss
Smarts................Rice

I could go on.....Rice just trumps moss all around.