Moss vs. JJ: A Rookie Season Comparison

On Thanksgiving day 22 years ago, Randy Moss made a statement: he was the most fearsome wide receiver to ever play the game of football. 22 years, numerous NFL records, and a first-ballot Hall of Fame induction later, he remains just that: the most feared wide receiver the game has ever known. Jerry Rice bests him in key receiving stats based on longevity (he played until age 42), but let’s be clear: any cornerback or defensive coach would rather face Rice than Moss in his prime.

Moss was a physical freak. 6’4”, 210 pounds, 4.25” 40, and a posting vertical jumps of 47 and 51 inches at his pro-day, he possessed off-the-charts athleticism. There has been no player, before or after Moss, to…