Big day in the Bay

After a relatively quiet Day 1 of the NFL draft, Sunday has been a big day—especially in the Bay Area. D-Jax is flying in (to the Niners) and Randy Moss is sailing out (to the Pats), both in exchange for 4^th round picks! These are two of the preeminent WR’s of our time, and they have been given away like party favors on New Years Eve.

Jackson offers the 49ers something they haven’t had since days of lore—a 1-2 punch with Antonio Bryant. Stick an up and coming RB in there, a QB that’s hitting the top of the learning curve, and an improving O-line, and with a little luck there will be a potent offense at Candlestick Point come September.

Within eyesight, eyesore Oakland ships out one of the greatest WR’s of all time. Is it just me, or have teams been offering the S & B much better options than a 4^th round pick within the past year? With this trade, Oakland gives up on any possibility that Moss and his numerous talents could help rookie Russell learn the game. If they waited this long to trade him, couldn’t they at least see if Moss & Russell formed some sort of bond, making them both better players? Who is Russell going to throw to? Jerry Porter? Yikes.