The Facts:
The Eagles reportedly made a run at signing Moss. The following explanation is based on our discussions with multiple league sources. The Eagles, as reported elsewhere, offered a higher annual average than the Patriots. The Eagles also offered more guaranteed money than did the Pats. But it was a day of high drama. The process went back and forth between the Eagles and the Patriots. ... One source said that the Pats won Moss "at the wire."
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
PFT's Mike Florio went on to report that Moss was afraid to leave a place where he’s happy after being unhappy for so many years before that. The Eagles, meanwhile, knew that Moss was inclined to return to New England but decided to be aggressive. ... Now, Florio suggests, the next question becomes whether this prompts the Eagles to re-double their efforts to acquire Larry Fitzgerald from the Cardinals.
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