The Facts:
While the Panthers are likely to sign another veteran WR in the wake of landing Muhsin Muhammad, most observers figure it will be an Ernest Wilford-type of guy who won't break their salary cap. And Moss, he of the 98 catches and 23 TDs last season and easily the top wideout available, is not even on Panthers fans' radar. But one NFL insider has a very different take on things.
Reported by the Charlotte Observer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Observer staffer Stan Olson went on to quote his unnamed source as saying: "Carolina has freed up a lot of cap space with all the guys they've cut recently. Suppose they offer Randy a 6-year, $60 million deal with $25 million guaranteed? Now, if the difference is one or two million, Moss probably gives the Patriots a discount and goes back. But $5 million extra guaranteed? These guys have egos. And he knows that Carolina has been working aggressively to get better. Who's to say he doesn't make the move?" Not surprisingly, Olson immediately tossed some cold water on the theory he forwarded, noting Carolina also has major needs at positions like defensive end, offensive tackle and free safety. But we will agree with Olson's contention that "Smith and Moss -- kind of fun to think about, right?"
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