49ers WR Randy Moss at Super Bowl media day: ‘I’m the greatest receiver ever’

Randy Moss

Niners receiver Randy Moss, making his first appearance at Super Bowl media day since 2008 with the Patriots, made it clear that he has not lost any confidence in his game despite sitting out all of last season.

“Now that I’m older, I do think I’m the greatest receiver to ever [play],” said Moss, who had 28 receptions for 434 yards and three touchdowns this season. “I don’t think numbers stand, because you talk about this and this. This year has been a down year for me statistically. The year before I retired was a down year, and then in Oakland [in 2006] was a down year. So, I don’t really live on numbers. I really live on impact and what you’re able to do out on that field. So, I really do think I’m the greatest receiver ever to play this game.”

(Responded Jerry Rice to ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Put my numbers up against his numbers.”)

One area in which Moss has struggled is winning. He has yet to capture a Super Bowl title in his 14 NFL seasons with the Vikings, Raiders, Patriots, Titans and 49ers.

“I’ve won a championship on every level, and I’ve already told myself that I wanted to win a championship on this level,” he said. “To have a Super Bowl ring, my career would be complete.”

Moss came close five years ago, when the Patriots lost to the Giants.

“In ’07 with the Patriots, we were riding high, being undefeated going up to the Super Bowl,” he said. “I think that’s just something we wanted to accomplish as a whole team, something to set ourselves in history. But being here with the 49ers, they were so close last year with a couple of mishaps [against] the Giants in the NFC championship game. I think just by the way we practice, the way the guys speak in the locker room, they were determined to get back here. And I just wanted to be a part of it.”

Moss’ teammates raved about his impact on the team, but Moss said he did not join the 49ers intending to influence the younger players, indicating it happened in an organic way.

“I never considered myself trying to be a leader,” he said, adding: “I just wanted to come in and play football. … If there’s anything I’ve been able to give back to the younger guys, it is my experience. That’s something I’ve taken to heart. Just looking at the younger guys and how they look at me is something I never imagined.”

Moss reiterated that he plans to return next season.

“I’ve thought about it,” he said. “I really want to play another year.”

However, he was sure he would re-sign with the 49ers, saying: “I don’t know about that.”

12 Comments for “49ers WR Randy Moss at Super Bowl media day: ‘I’m the greatest receiver ever’”

1. Derek Lee Says:
   January 29th, 2013 at 1:40 pm

   No. Rice, Irvin, and Carter were better

2. matt Says:
   January 29th, 2013 at 1:42 pm

   Randy listen, you’ve been washed up for 5 years and have been a terrible teammate your entire career. You have 0 super bowls so just shut your mouth for a change.

3. jj Says:
   January 29th, 2013 at 3:32 pm

   I’ll give Moss one thing…He DIDN’T drop the go ahead TD pass from Brady in the Superbowl.

4. Salty Arse Pats Fan Says:
   January 29th, 2013 at 4:09 pm

   DL & Matt. Hey least he’s in the big game. Awhile we sit home with tummy aches

5. dude Says:
   January 29th, 2013 at 4:42 pm

   Oh Randy, you will never change. I think he’s probably among top 10 WR’s of all time but there’s a major difference between being a great player & being the best. He’s had some incredible seasons but you can’t compare him to greats like Rice or Carter or even Megatron right now.

6. Doug aka Uncle Buck Says:
   January 29th, 2013 at 5:46 pm

   You tell em Randy ! LMFAO

7. bguy54 Says:
   January 30th, 2013 at 2:31 am

   Randy is not even in the top 10 in playoff yards. (played 14 games)
   Moss was not always “motivated” in his effort on the field because there is film evidence that he would take plays off where ever he played.

   If the QB didn’t throw to Randy enough he would pout. Not a consistent “team” player according to some of his contemporaries and former teamates in the NFL.

   Moss will probably make the HOF, I just hope he has to wait awhile for it to happen due to his obvious “character” issues.

8. Pats Insider Says:
   January 30th, 2013 at 6:15 am

   Randy is the Greatest of all time. He’s not only the Greatest WR of all time. He’s the Greatest offensive skill player of all time!

9. bench warmer Says:
   January 30th, 2013 at 6:30 am

   Being the greatest wide receiver in the bay area is disgusting, and wrong.

10. bruinman86 Says:
    January 30th, 2013 at 10:11 am

    For a guy with the talent he has (had), he could have done much more than he did. So, judging him on his body of work, Rice was better. Quite a bit better. Randy caught TD’s, but never led in Yards or catches in any of the seasons he’s played. Rice has 41 more TD’s than Moss, and it’s not likely that Moss will be catching him ever. Rice played 19 season, while Moss 14 – and has clearly lost a step.

11. JC Says:
    January 30th, 2013 at 11:11 am

    what’s the story here? Moss is a smart guy- he knows that Rice is the #1 of all time but what’s he going to say? That he’s 2nd, 3rd, 4th best and if he aligned himself with the Pats for a longer period of time he could have been #1?

    Anyone ever think he’s blowing smoke to take pressure off Crabtree?

12. GronkFan Says:
    January 31st, 2013 at 3:53 am

    Randy,
    You are one of the greatest wastes of talent of all time. One of the biggest d- bags of all time. One of the biggest tools of all time. Now go pick up Jerry Rice’s dirty jock and throw it in the laundry hamper jerk off.

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