PatriotsSEE PHOTOS Check out the best photos of 49ers vs. Patriots matchups through the years.Moss returned to New England just weeks after the Patriots cut him, during his brief, catering-challenged time with Minnesota Vikings.

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cheerleadersThe larger question is if Moss has any big deep balls left in his career.

This time feels different, though Roquan Smith Jersey.After a year away from football, Moss has played the role of mentor for a Super Bowl contending team in San Francisco. Moss hasn’t been too productive, but he has five catches for 60 yards in the last two weeks combined.

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Moss got deep for a long potential touchdown last week against the Miami Dolphins, but he couldn’t haul in an accurate pass. New England has had trouble with the big play this year. The Foxborough faithful probably will give Moss a warm ovation Sunday night, but you know there’s nothing the future Hall of Famer would love more than to prove Belichick’s words right.

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Bill Belichick: Randy Moss is NFLs best deep receiver Sunday’s matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots won’t be the first time that Randy Moss faces his former teammates in Foxborough..nfl-exposure-widget Robert Griffin III Jersey Bengals Authentic Elite Jersey.

He’s an explosive, dynamic player, and probably the smartest receiver I’ve ever coached. I know he absolutely knows what he’s doing and knows what the defense is doing.I can’t speak to if Moss is the greatest deep ball receiver ever, but he’s certainly the best I’ve ever seen.

He’s the greatest deep-ball receiver that’s ever played. Nobody runs better patterns or has a better feel for the deep part of the field like Randy Moss does. .

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