http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Star-WR-Randy-Moss-decides-to-retire-after-13-seasons-080111?GT1=39002
Future Hall of Fame wide receiver
Randy Moss decided Monday to retire from the NFL after 13 seasons.
I'M DONE!Journey through Randy Moss'
13 tumultuous NFL seasons.The NFL Network confirmed a report by ESPN, both citing Moss' agent, Joel Segal.
The 34-year-old became a free agent after playing for the
New England Patriots,
Minnesota Vikings and
Tennessee Titans last season. Moss only caught six passes for 80 yards in the final eight games of the season with Tennessee.
"After weighing his options and contemplating offers, he's decided to retire," said Segal, according to ESPN. The veteran wideout had been looking to make a deal with a contending team, his agent said.
Moss leaves the NFL having recorded 954 career receptions for 14,858 yards and 153 touchdowns.
The native of Rand, West Virginia, was drafted 21st overall in 1998 by the Minnesota Vikings out of Marshall University. He was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1998, and went on to make seven Pro Bowl appearances.
Moss, one of the best deep threats in NFL history, currently ranks second all-time in receiving touchdowns, eighth all-time in career receptions and ninth all-time with a yards-per-game average of 73.6.
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Why is it when ever someone retires from the NFL they tend to put the 'Futre HOFer' moniker in front of their name? Are we really sure he matches up to his counterparts who are already there?
I mean really how many SB Rings does he have?