Moss Hears It Again From Carter

Minnesota Viking receiver Cris Carter turned in his harshest rebuke of teammate Randy Moss.

During a conference call in which he also said he’s thought about playing for the Green Bay Packers, Carter criticized Moss for saying he played hard only when he felt like it.

“For me, it’s more personal. I ask myself the question, ‘Is that what you taught him? Or did you teach him something else?”’ Carter said, referring to Moss.

“I take personal offense to it because that’s not the way you approach the game. You play when they make the schedule.”Viking Coach Dennis Green downplayed Moss’ remarks as being said in a joking manner, but Moss hasn’t backed down and he has even reiterated them.

“Probably 99% of the players in the league have less ability than Randy has,” Carter said. “That’s just realistic. That kind of athlete, once-in-a-lifetime athlete? For the rest of us, we know we have to give our absolute best to even perform in the NFL, and we know it’s not easy.”

Carter, a 15-year veteran, has served as Moss’ mentor since he was a rookie in 1998.

Carter hasn’t announced whether he’ll retire, return for a 13th season in Minnesota, or test free agency.

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