Now that the Minnesota Vikings have waived Randy Moss who will benefit most from the addition of the Headache Wide Receiver? The hefty price tag, the off plays, and the mouth of the veteran will all be included in his next stop. So is your team ready to take on this kind of plague or is the risk too much for the potential short term rental? Let’s Break it Down:

The Most Likely Stops:

Buffalo Bills(Waiver #1): The Bills at 0-7 could definitely use the talents of Moss. The price tag will not be the deterrent here, and neither should be the gamble. Ryan Fitzpatrick would get a solid #1 receiver to help the development of Steve Johnson, and the running game might also open up with the presence of Moss. The absence of a strong nucleus of team leaders might be the one reason to pass, the overall #1 Draft Choice might be the other. I give the Bills about a 90% chance of adding Randy.
Carolina Panthers(W #2): Even with Steve Smith and DeAngelo Williams, the Panthers are in need of big time Play-makers. The youth movement and the money might prevent them from acquiring Moss. Matt Moore and Jimmy Clausen both will probably be in favor of the pick up, that being said Carolina’s chances sit at 80%.
San Francisco 49ers(W #4): Expectations of the Playoffs looking grim at 2-6, and a new Quarterback in Troy Smith at least for the time being, San Francisco might be salivating. If Randy could help right the ship, I can see no reason not to gamble. Mike Singletary will be on his way out if the Niners can’t pull it together, so the 49ers seem the best destination for both Moss and the Team, 95% Chance.
Cleveland Browns(W #9): Cleveland has the one the NFL’s worst receiving corps, yet Coach Eric Mangini desires men that fit his program. The departures of the likes of Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow have already shown that Mangini prefers less headaches over talent. The addition of an unsettled Quarterback position also hurts Cleveland’s chances, I say 78%.
Arizona Cardinals(W #11): Steve Breaston has been injured so returning as the slot receiver might help. Derek Anderson is still a bum, so rookie Max Hall needs help desperately to compliment Larry Fitzgerald. Arizona still is in the race so Fitzgerald’s relationship with Moss might make this actually happen, if San Francisco passes, the Cardinals would look about 93% and keeping Moss from Seattle.
St. Louis Rams(W #16): The Rams are sitting at 4-4 with no true #1 receiver. Sam Bradford looks to be the real deal with what he has left in play-makers. Adding Moss to the mix could help the worst team last year cement a Playoff run. Chances are 89%.

On Top of the Bubble:

Jacksonville Jaguars(W #12): The Jags are in need of legitimate receivers through and through. David Garrard’s strength is not his deep pass. The money is probably the biggest hurdle for Jacksonville to overcome. So give the Jags about a 71% chance.
Washington Redskins(W #15): Dan Snyder will pay, but would another Alpha Dog sit well with Coach Mike Shanahan. McNabb and T.O. got to the Superbowl, could Moss and McNabb do the same? Ego’s aside Moss might just give them the added threat to a least reach the Playoffs. Chances are 73%.
Seattle Seahawks(W #16): Pete Carroll already tried for a big play-maker and was unable to pull Vincent Jackson from the Chargers. Getting Moss seems almost a done deal. Yet what Seattle has going is working somewhat, so why take a chance of messing with their growing chemistry? If he falls to the the Seahawks it would be about 72%.
Kansas City Chiefs(W #25): There are ties with Moss and Scott Pioli. They might be New England West as Moss is concerned. The need is definitely there, and the Chiefs will gamble on older players. At 5-2 the Chiefs are in the driver’s seat and the addition of Moss might be the extra Nitro they need. 70% is where I see them.

The Other Possible Stops:

Miami Dolphins(W #18): Even with the addition of Brandon Marshall the Dolphins still are having problems getting into the end zone. Plus by grabbing Moss, they keep him from the Jets and Patriots. Chances are 65%.
Chicago Bears(W #17): Mike Martz offense, with Jay Cutler throwing the long ball, seems like a win win. Chicago has spent a ton of money already this year, so why not a few million more? Chance are 62%.
Atlanta Falcons(W #29): Roddy White is a beast, and Mike Jenkins is more than serviceable running mate. The extra weapon would help but might not be that necessary. I give the Falcons a 60% chance.
Houston Texans(W #23): Chemistry will be the hardest thing to overcome with the Texans. Andre Johnson is the best receiver in the NFL, and has the desire to play not talk. Moss as a weapon might help the Texans supersede the Colts as division winners, so there is a huge upside. Texans get a 59% chance.
New York Jets(W #30): Rex Ryan might just claim Moss to keep him from returning back to New England, Period. There is no huge need for his services, yet the Jets have been willing to gamble in the past; Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes. The Jets chances are 52%.
New England Patriots(W #32): Everyone would have to pass and New England would be seeing that they could resign him for a minimum price and stick the Vikings with the unpaid contract. If he falls this far I’d say New England chances would be 80%.

The remaining teams will all get the grade of 7% seeing it’s possible but highly unlikely.

Dallas Cowboys
Denver Broncos
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings
Cincinnati Bengals
San Diego Charges
Oakland Raiders
Philadelphia Eagles

Green Bay Packers
New Orleans Saints
Tennessee Titans
Indianapolis Colts
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New York Giants
Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers

2009 NFL Regular Season Standings:

Arizona Cardinals: 10-6
San Francisco 49ers: 8-8
Seattle Seahawks: 5-11
St. Louis Rams: 1-15

St. Louis Rams: Using the first overall pick this year on, Sam Bradford, their quarterback of the future was another huge step in the rebuilding process of the Rams. Starting from a 1-15 team, the Rams will show definite improvement, especially with a healthier Steven Jackson and some kind of growth in the young receiving corps. The Defense should grow as well, retaining Oshiomogho Atogwe was a huge plus, and a few of the 2nd/3rd players should start to shine a little more. A 3-5 record heading into their late bye week could be a fantastic start. Bradford time, at this point it would make sense to get the kid an extended look, giving him a road game to start would eliminate some of the pressure. Sam Bradford will take his bumps but the Rams become the most improved in the West and finsh at 6-10.

Seattle Seahawks: In Seattle, the Pete Carroll Era has begun. Carroll surprised many by giving so much for Charlie Whitehurst, who is truly untested at this level. Matt Hasselbeck is still the man, but at 34, time’s a ticking. The addition of Russell Okung, should help the ailing Offensive line, but they missed on a true running back. Julius Jones and Justin Forsett are both undersized for the role. The Seahawks receiving corps’ age might hurt the progression of Golden Tate by asking to much from the young receiver. Experience and acquisitions should help Aaron Curry and the Hawks Defense. Their biggest nemesis will be their Offense’s ability to stay on the field. The new regime and in a building conference, the Seahawks stay level at 5-11. Years 2 & 3 will be much better for Pete and his Hawks.

San Francisco 49ers: Mike Singletary has turned the corner with his organization. The 49ers seemed to fill their needs almost best through the draft. The nucleus in place, with average quarterback production out of Alex Smith, and the play makers on Offense (Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree, Vernon Davis), the Niner’s could be sick. The 49ers key falls on their Defense. Production from the D-Line is a must. Hitting on Taylor Mays could be an added bonus, but we’ll see. Mike’s Offense gets the Niner’s to 11-5. Who would’ve thought that?

Arizona Cardinals: The NFC defending champions are about to be awoken in a different way. It is not the loss of Karlos Dansby, Joey Porter will give them that early; it’s the age of the key Defensive players. The secondary took a hit in shipping Bryant McFadden back to Pittsburgh, although the Card’s feel confident in Greg Toler’s abilities to be there #2 CB. If at 1-4 heading into the Bye, Arizona might start looking the way of Derek Anderson, which would be poison to the Cardinals. The Cardinals will be lucky if it’s just an invert, 6-10.

2010 Regular Season Standings:

San Francisco 49er’s: 11-5
St. Louis Rams: 6-10
Arizona Cardinals: 6-10
Seattle Seahawks: 5-11