He spoke his mind on Sunday after the Patriots' win over the Bengals, and he's not shying away or changing his comments in the least.
On Tuesday, a select group of media was on hand at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in downtown Boston for the unveiling of Capital One Bank's new "Invisible Bank." The company's spokesperson for the event? That would be none other than Randy Moss.
What timing for Capital One! Fewer than 48 hours after his soliloquy to the media, Moss was at it again, defending his point and offering little about what conversation he has had since then with both head coach Bill Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft. He mentioned that Belichick supported him and that the two cleared the air. He also said that if the chips fell in the right place, he would be a New England Patriot next season, emphasizing that he would truly like to retire in a Pats uniform.
Nothing Moss said on Tuesday was a surprise. And everything was in sync with what he had to say on Sunday afternoon after the game.
Moss is not angry. He's very matter-of-fact with his remarks, and while at times his responses can get confusing with his roundabout answers (let's be serious — nothing Moss has ever done in his career has been succinct), his message is clear.
"It was just something I needed to get off my chest," he said. "It was my first time talking since the offseason and something that's been bothering me. If any person let's something like that stay in, it causes problems. So the best thing to do is let it out."
That he did. We won't expect to hear from Moss at any other point this season — not in the locker room or the postgame news conferences. And I don't think he has any other "Invisible Bank" appearances in the upcoming future, but as always, we'll keep you posted on that one. Moss probably won't say another word about his pending contract situation or his "fair" relationship with Kraft. He's done.
Entering the final year of his deal with New England, Moss' actions on the field will do all the talking. The seven-time Pro Bowler hopes to have a career year and cash in at the conclusion of the season. Whether the new deal comes from the New England Patriots or another team remains to be seen.
But Moss will no longer be a distraction. He's done enough of that in Week 1.
He regrets the timing of his postgame rant, his perception to the public and his fans as being selfish, and his inability to filter his comments.
"My contract is over," he said. "I want a new one, it's as simple as that."
Simple is not Randy Moss. He's far from it. But you can't blame him for wanting to talk and wanting to get paid. His tone has always remained the same, both on Sunday and Tuesday afternoon. No anger, calm, and point-blank.
The bottom line is that the future Hall of Fame, stud receiver wants to get paid. If it's not here in New England, then he will find it somewhere else.
