Freddie Solomon, whose play in the 1970 Shrine Bowl at Charlotte’s Memorial Stadium is considered the greatest performance in the game’s history, died Monday in Tampa, Fla.

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On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings released wide receiver Randy Moss less than a month after trading a third-round draft pick to the New England Patriots to acquire the receiver’s services.

I personally don’t believe Carolina’s problem lies at the receiver position so much as at the current quarterbacking situation or with the head coach, but I’ll poll you guys, anyway.

Moss confirmed the deal on his website…

“I want to take time out to thank all of the fans for their support and for wishing me well in my return to New England,” therealrandymoss.com quotes him as saying. “I’m ready to get back. We have some unfinished business to take care of.”

That’s not to mention the many new hair care product endorsement deals he’s sure to sign. But I digress.

As soon as he was released by Oakland, the Panthers made contact with the agent for LT Barry Sims, a capable veteran who still has the ability to start. Those discussions continued through the weekend.

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