Randy Moss: Dennis Green 'Gave Me a Chance'

Former Minnesota Vikings coach Dennis Green died at the age of 67 Friday morning of cardiac arrest. Green coached the Vikings from 1992 until 2001, and the Arizona Cardinals from 2004 to 2006.

Former Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss, who began playing for Green during his rookie year in 1998, posted a tribute to the late coach on Instagram.

"When nobody wanted me to play the sport i fell in love with. This man gave me a chance to pursue my dreams. My family and I are forever grateful, appreciative and truly blessed to have crossed paths."

Moss said "I remember him on draft day, calling me on the phone and asking me [if I was] ready to become a Viking. I told him, ‘Yes.’ Just hearing about him passing today and reading a lot of the comments and a lot of the positive things that people are saying, Denny Green was just that."

Moss became part of the talented offensive trio called the Triple Threat, which included teammates Cris Carter and Jake Reed.

Moss set NFL rookie records with 69 catches for 1,313 yards and 17 TDs.

The Vikings had a 15-1 regular season record in 1998, and went on to play in the NFC Championship game.