Randy Moss arrived at the Tom Brady induction ceremony for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame fully intent on celebrating his former teammate.
Little did he know he’d be celebrated as well.
A crowd of thousands erupted in applause when Moss spoke on the microphone. That applause turned into a standing ovation that kept going, going and going.
And then the tears fell for Moss.
“We go up onstage, and I was always told, ‘This moment is about Brady, his greatness.’ So the standing ovation happened,” Moss said on the “Up & Adams Show.” “I waited for them to stop, waited for it to end, and all of a sudden, it kept going, and I think my emotions just got the best of me. It really felt good, and I don’t even know where the hell the tears came from, but they just came.”
The standing ovation felt warranted for arguably the greatest receiver of all time.
Moss helped lead the Patriots to an undefeated regular season in 2007. The team ultimately failed to win the Super Bowl that year, but their 16-0 run was the most dominant in NFL history. An argument could be made that Brady was at his best as a quarterback when he was heaving up dimes to Moss.
In the same season, Brady broke the record for touchdown passes, and Moss broke the record for touchdown receptions. The legendary receiver’s 23 touchdown receptions in a single season still stands as the most in NFL history.
Moss might not have been drafted by New England, but given the incredible moments he brought to the city in his short time with the team, he’ll be a Patriot for life.