Well clearly, given recent events, there is only one place to begin:  Randy Moss.  What a crazy week it was for every Twin Cities metermaid’s favorite wide-out.  Just seven days ago, Moss was still a member of the New England Patriots, and there wasn’t even the hint of a whisper of a rumor of him possibly being traded anywhere, let alone to the Vikings.  Then Moss was shutout in the Pats’ game against the Dolphins and…well, things took off from there.  On Tuesday night, thanks to Bill Simmons‘ “accidental” tweet, the internet was set ablaze with talk that Moss had worn out his welcome with the Pats was about to be sent to the Vikings.  On Wednesday the actual trade happened – and there was much rejoicing in Vikingland.  On Thursday, Randy reported to his new/old team, practiced, met the media, kissed up to Sid Hartman, cracked a Love Boat joke…yes, Randy Moss was back in a Vikings’ uniform and catching passes from Brett Favre, and it wasn’t a weird Nyquil-induced half-dream/half-hallucination.  Tonight, Moss will put on his purple 84 jersey for the first time since January 16, 2005, and hopefully provide a spark for what has so far been a misfiring Vikings passing game.
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