"I think it was the approach to really try to fix and heal my leg up and really not have it lingering throughout the season," he said. "That was the main thing they wanted me to do, that when I do go out there, I'm ready to go."
The return of Moss, who was dominating an Aug. 1 practice before pulling up on a long throw from quarterback Tom Brady, coincided with the Patriots releasing Reche Caldwell yesterday.
After missing all four preseason games, Moss came back to practice Sunday. While his return represents a positive step, he knows it only matters if he's on the field for a game that counts.
"I will not be satisfied until I'm out there with the boys," he said. "That's what I do. I don't cut checks. I don't shine shoes. I don't tape ankles. I play football. That's what I came here to do, so by me to not be able to do what I love to do, of course it's going to be frustrating."
Asked if he's pleased with how he feels at this point, Moss said, "For the most part, I'm happy with where I am. The main thing that is really worrying me is how good of game shape I'm in. It's really getting adjusted to the tempo of how they play here in New England and really going out and executing the play that's called.
"I'm not really worried about my conditioning. I'm just really worried about fitting in and making sure I don't let this team slow down because of me."
If Moss has his choice, he'll be on the field Sunday.
"My thing is that I want to play," he said. "Will I play? I don't know. We'll just leave it at that."
The last month was not an easy one for Moss; he said it was the first time in his 10-year career that he missed the majority of training camp.
"It was a long, lengthy process," he said. "Of course, it got me very frustrated because I had really high expectations for myself to come in here and be a part of the team. I didn't really get any preseason play, and I don't know if that helped me or hurt me. We'll see.
