Feb 23 - Moss to Raiders

The Minneapolis Star Tribune is confirming that Randy Moss has been traded to the Oakland Raiders for linebacker Napolean Harris, the 7th pick in this year's dradt and a low round pick in this years draft. The Star says that the trade has been agreed to but won't become offical until March 2. This deal was discussed Tuesday on Pro Football Talk but it looked as if it were a moot point after the Raiders agreed yesterday to re-sign Jerry Porter. I guess Raider Chief Al Davis can never have enough deep threats and so the trade was made. I have to scratch my head at this move. The Raiders gave up 442 points last year and they are trading away youth and defense for more offense. Moss comes with a big paycheck and the Raiders now have made a huge financial committment to their receivers. This does not seem like a wise move for an organization that has holes throughout its roster. This seems like a team that does not know how to priortitize. No wonder cornerback Philip Buchanon wants out. As for the vikes, the move allows Mike Tice to re-shape the team. He still has Marcus Robinson and Nate Burleson to catch the ball, and Harris gives the Vikes a solid outside linebaker. And with the pick, perhaps Tice can pick up a corner who knows how to cover and tackle.