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July-28th-2005, 09:23 PM
'05 Player Preview: Santana Moss
http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=1894
Before Joe Gibbs traded for Santana Moss, he extensively reviewed film of Moss's four-year tenure with the New York Jets. It led Gibbs to a satisfying conclusion: Moss is a "big-play guy."
Moss proved as much during the Jets' playoff run last season. In a Wild Card round victory at San Diego, Moss had four receptions for a team-high 100 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown catch. The following week at Pittsburgh, in a game New York lost 20-17 in overtime, Moss broke through with an electrifying 75-yard punt return for a score.
Moss's biggest asset is his speed, which makes him a dangerous big-play threat. He is capable of stretching the field vertically, something the Redskins struggled with in 2004.
"I have some pretty good wheels--I can run," Moss said. "I don't consider myself the fastest. There are a lot of guys in this league who are fast. I consider myself a guy on the football field where there is no telling how fast I can go."
Added Gibbs: "When Santana hits the ground with the ball, he's very elusive."
In his first season with the Redskins, Moss is looking to capitalize on every chance he has to contribute.
"It's not about being the number one or number two receiver," Moss said. "It's about just taking advantage of every opportunity that you're given and going out and doing the best with it."
CAREER STATISTICS
Year Team GP/GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2004 N.Y. Jets 15/14 45 838 18.6 69 5
2003 N.Y. Jets 16/12 74 1,105 14.9 65 10
2002 N.Y. Jets 15/3 30 433 14.4 47 4
2001 N.Y. Jets 5/0 2 40 20.0 33 0
Total 51/29 151 2,416 16.0 69 19
Memorable Game:
For a two-week stretch in 2003, Moss was prolific. In a Week 8 game against the Giants, Moss caught 10 passes for 121 yards and three touchdowns. A week later, against the Oakland Raiders, Moss hauled in six receptions for 146 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown catch. The touchdown marked his fifth consecutive week with a scoring reception.
From the Files:
Moss was an elite athlete in track and field at the University of Miami. In 2000, he captured both the triple jump and the long jump titles at the 2000 Big East Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He was named the Most Outstanding Field Performer for the 2000 Big East Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=1894
Before Joe Gibbs traded for Santana Moss, he extensively reviewed film of Moss's four-year tenure with the New York Jets. It led Gibbs to a satisfying conclusion: Moss is a "big-play guy."
Moss proved as much during the Jets' playoff run last season. In a Wild Card round victory at San Diego, Moss had four receptions for a team-high 100 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown catch. The following week at Pittsburgh, in a game New York lost 20-17 in overtime, Moss broke through with an electrifying 75-yard punt return for a score.
Moss's biggest asset is his speed, which makes him a dangerous big-play threat. He is capable of stretching the field vertically, something the Redskins struggled with in 2004.
"I have some pretty good wheels--I can run," Moss said. "I don't consider myself the fastest. There are a lot of guys in this league who are fast. I consider myself a guy on the football field where there is no telling how fast I can go."
Added Gibbs: "When Santana hits the ground with the ball, he's very elusive."
In his first season with the Redskins, Moss is looking to capitalize on every chance he has to contribute.
"It's not about being the number one or number two receiver," Moss said. "It's about just taking advantage of every opportunity that you're given and going out and doing the best with it."
CAREER STATISTICS
Year Team GP/GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2004 N.Y. Jets 15/14 45 838 18.6 69 5
2003 N.Y. Jets 16/12 74 1,105 14.9 65 10
2002 N.Y. Jets 15/3 30 433 14.4 47 4
2001 N.Y. Jets 5/0 2 40 20.0 33 0
Total 51/29 151 2,416 16.0 69 19
Memorable Game:
For a two-week stretch in 2003, Moss was prolific. In a Week 8 game against the Giants, Moss caught 10 passes for 121 yards and three touchdowns. A week later, against the Oakland Raiders, Moss hauled in six receptions for 146 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown catch. The touchdown marked his fifth consecutive week with a scoring reception.
From the Files:
Moss was an elite athlete in track and field at the University of Miami. In 2000, he captured both the triple jump and the long jump titles at the 2000 Big East Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He was named the Most Outstanding Field Performer for the 2000 Big East Outdoor Track & Field Championships.