Think the Pats will be able to afford Moss after this year? I don't know enough about their cap situation to say one way or the other, but it seems questionable, especially if the club wins the Super Bowl. [Disclaimer: I don't know for sure that Moss signed a one-year contract, but have been under that impression.]
Moss has a one year contract only. Fans and local media believe he'll stick around and sign a 3-4 year contract. Their cap situation is always solid, but they'll have to adjust or let go a player or two to accommodate Moss. Donte Stallworth, for example, is likely to be let go. Rosey Colvin and a couple of other players will have to restructure their contracts, as Colvin's leaps to $8 mil for 2008. Junior Seau is likely to retire. Not sure about Bruschi. Rodney shoud stick around for another year. Asante Samuel might want too much money, so he's likely to depart. He currently has a 1-year franchise tag for $7+ mil. If he gets a contract, it would be more cap friendly. The Pats can definitely pay Moss. The question is whether he'll take a small pay cut over his full value in exchange for staying with a winning team and terrific quarterback. If he does stay, he'll make a run at the receiver records.
Not that it is a mystery....but Randy Moss does have a history with big-headedness. His atttude might get in the way.
So again: We will see.