This is an incentive laden deal and everyone knows the 49ers need wide receiver help. So they’re not taking a huge risk by bringing him in and the reward could be great. I don’t buy that Moss will poison the 49ers locker room. Anyone who says that is underestimating Jim Harbaugh and overestimating the impact of one player on a normally sound locker room. If he becomes a headache, they can cut him easily and Moss knows that which is why I think he’ll keep quiet.
The one concern I have is that the Patriots showed absolutely no interest in Moss when he hit the open market. They would best know his abilities and best be able to keep him in check and the fact that they weren’t even interested when they too have a need at wide receiver, especially for a deep threat like Moss, makes me wonder if Moss’ has anything left in the tank. I question his abilities, but I don’t mind the risk.
Grade: B