Moss, who turns 33 this month, is entering the final year of a three-year, $27 million contract extension and doesnt believe hell get a new deal following the 2010 season.

I dont think theyre going to extend my contract here, Moss said. I understand the beast, the nature of it. I think that what I think, what I know, I dont think theyre going to re-sign me back. So, after this season, if theres not a lockout, Ill be looking for a new team. Ive got a lot of respect for the Patriots and what they did for me and my family. The only thing I can do is play this year out and see what my future holds after that.

Moss spoke about his future at the charity softball game of former Patriots teammate Heath Evans, and his comments were reported by both The Boston Globe and Boston Herald.

When asked why he wont be back, Moss said its the nature of the business and he has no ill-will toward the Patriots.

Its the business of it, man, said Moss. You got to understand the business of football. There is not bad blood. There is no animosity on my side or their side. I think its just the nature of the business of the NFL.

You know the Patriots dont really pay, so when I got my second contract from them that was a blessing in disguise. I understand the business. I dont think theyre going to re-sign me back. Im not mad. Im not bitter. Its just the way things are in this NFL, so like I said after this year Ill be looking for a new team. I think so.

Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by admin
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