Trading Down?

Agent- Vikings trade Moss to Raiders:

The Vikings have agreed to trade Randy Moss to the Oakland Raiders for starting linebacker Napoleon Harris, the seventh overall pick in the upcoming draft and a 2005 late-round pick. Trades can be worked out although not announced until next month, and Moss' agent, Dante DiTrapano, told the Pioneer Press on Wednesday that the deal is done.

"Nothing is official until March 2," DiTrapano said. "But don't be surprised if Randy Moss is wearing the Silver and Black this upcoming season."

Vikings vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski would only say, "We've had some discussions with them (the Raiders), but there is nothing to announce."

If this is true, it's a bad move by the Vikes. Yes, Moss is a problem child extraordinaire. But he's also an incredibly gifted football player who has the rare ability to single-handedly influence the outcome of almost any game. He's a difference maker, the X factor, whatever cliche you want to throw out to describe that special type of player that comes along once in great while, Moss is all that and a bag of chips.

And to toss this aside (baggage and all) for a starting linebacker, a seventh pick in the draft, and a throwaway pick is foolish. I'm sure a lot of Vikings fans are quite pleased with the news today, but they will come to rue this decision. Especially when Moss helps the Raidas win a Super Bowl someday.

Here's another telling quote from Moss' agent:

"Randy's desire to win a Super Bowl is enhanced with a move to a team like the Raiders, because the Minnesota Vikings seem to be in a constant rebuilding mode."

Tell us about it.