Football T.O. why not give him a chance? - Page 5

tymania · 07-14-2010, 07:18 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5377014
NEW YORK -- Terrell Owens would like to point out that he's never been disciplined by the NFL for off-field conduct, unlike some of the league's "golden boys."

No team has yet to sign him as a free agent, and the polarizing receiver worries teams are swayed by the perception he's a troublemaker. It's a perception he believes he disproved with his agreeable behavior in Buffalo during a disappointing season last year.

"There were a number of times where prior I probably would have reacted, said something I wasn't supposed to say," Owens told The Associated Press on Tuesday. "I really had some restraint, very patient."

“

Owens Some of the golden boys that they kind of highlight throughout the course of the season, those are the guys that are getting in trouble. Somehow I get lumped into those topics, which blows my mind.
” -- Terrell Owens

Did any owners notice?

"It's almost like I didn't play last year," he lamented.

Training camps open for veterans in about two weeks, but Owens sounded as though he may even prefer waiting to sign until after the start of the preseason. The 36-year-old promises he'll make sure to be in excellent shape. And like many players he believes camp is too long, anyway.

"Anything can happen from now to the beginning of the season," he said. "Injuries, anything, to where I may be brought in to help a team win."

As long as he signs early enough "to get some rhythm, some chemistry, learn the offense, and develop that camaraderie with the guys."

Owens is clearly sensitive to the coverage he receives in the media. He disputed talk that he's making exorbitant salary demands.

"They're always focused on what has happened earlier in my career," he complained.

"It's not like I can't play," Owens added. "There is some type of influence that they're making in the minds of teams and owners and GMs."

What happened earlier in his career -- in San Francisco, Philadelphia and Dallas -- was that he too often said what he wasn't supposed to. NFL executives are wary of players who might find trouble off the field as commissioner Roger Goodell has cracked down on misbehavior.

"If that's the case," Owens said, "then I definitely should be on somebody's team."

Sign T.O., improve your team's image? In an offseason when Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was suspended for six games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, maybe that doesn't sound so far-fetched.

"Some of the golden boys that they kind of highlight throughout the course of the season, those are the guys that are getting in trouble," Owens said. "Somehow I get lumped into those topics, which blows my mind.

"I've never been in any trouble. I know right from wrong. I try to make the right choices and judgments when I'm out in the public."

What may be scaring off teams more is his production during his one season in Buffalo: 55 catches for 829 yards and five touchdowns. Not helping matters is the uncertainty surrounding the collective bargaining agreement.

"Now they feel like I'm slowing down or I can't play," Owens said. "But those numbers can be deceiving."

He would also like to point out that the Bills' coaching staff upheaval and offensive line injuries weren't exactly conducive to offensive domination.

Owens plans to play two or three more seasons, after which his career aspirations include acting and interior design. He was in New York this week promoting his reality show on VH1, which had its second season premiere Sunday.

In the meantime, Owens wants to play for a team that was on the cusp of making or advancing in the playoffs last season. He specifically mentioned Cincinnati, though the Bengals signed Antonio Bryant after meeting with Owens in March, presumably ending their pursuit of other top receivers.

Owens expressed confidence he will be playing somewhere in the NFL when the season begins.

"I feel like I have enough talent to be a starter on any team," he said. "That's what's so frustrating."

I say he couldnt hurt our team... why not bring him in.. if he screws up give him the boot

**Rausch** · 07-15-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Amnorix

Locker room cancer. Would be a huge mistkae to bring him into a young team. He's the antithesis of the BB/SP role model.

UNTIL you have your winner built.

They managed with Mandy Ross because they were already a winner and the HC had made his name as a winner.

BB could quite simply say "You've pissed away your career at this point Moss, if you want a SB you'll shut teh fuggs up and do as you're told..."

ClevelandBronco · 07-15-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by truebigdog

Nope, but you CAN keep a dumbass away from a young team

That.

Two things I'd bet against: T.O. playing for the Chiefs and T.O playing for the Broncos.

ClevelandBronco · 07-15-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LaChapelle

Fairview Hartville Graff
Bado Owens Dunn Solo Cabool
Missouri Rand McNally O -12&13

444 Missouri towns down
56 more for 500 offseason goal
it will be over soon

Can anyone tell me what the **** this guy is doing?

Consistent1 · 07-15-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Can anyone tell me what the **** this guy is doing?

He is at the liquor store right now, looking to replace the water in his bong with premium vodka.

Quesadilla Joe · 07-15-2010, 11:00 AM

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Then there's Kansas City, where former Cowboys receivers coach Todd Haley patrols the sidelines. The duo had a dust-up in 2006, with T.O. teeing off on Haley in the aftermath of the brouhaha.

"There will be no more friendly nothing because I don't trust anybody like that," Owens said. "I will go out and practice hard. I will respect him as a coach, and he should respect me as a player. Anything outside of that I am not going to be able to deal with. Right now, we are merely coworkers, and that's it."

They won't be coworkers again. In an interview with 96.5 The Buzz in Kansas City (via NFL.com), Owens said he won't be playing for the Chiefs. "Me and Todd Haley, we don't get along," Owens said.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-off-tos-list/

Brock · 07-15-2010, 11:03 AM

Me and [every quarterback I ever played with], we don't get along

LaChapelle · 07-15-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Can anyone tell me what the **** this guy is doing?

The tax payers in the state of Missouri help support at least 4 pro teams. Little burgs no bigger than Lingo, Leann, Pocahontas and Sandy Hook and all places in between. This is my tribute to them; my this bud if for you, if you will.

Besides if some one googles Monkey Run and gets led to a Chiefs site. We all win, don't we. :wink:

ClevelandBronco · 07-15-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LaChapelle

The tax payers in the state of Missouri help support at least 4 pro teams. Little burgs no bigger than Lingo, Leann, Pocahontas and Sandy Hook and all places in between. This is my tribute to them; my this bud if for you, if you will.

Besides if some one googles Monkey Run and gets led to a Chiefs site. We all win, don't we. :wink:

A croo-sade for the little man, eh? Are you actually visiting these places or just giving them a tip of the hat here?

Deberg_1990 · 07-15-2010, 11:38 AM

Id bet quit a bit of casino cash he ends up in new england

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-15-2010, 11:59 AM

"Herpes: Why Not Give It A Chance"?

LaChapelle · 07-15-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

A croo-sade for the little man, eh? Are you actually visiting these places or just giving them a tip of the hat here?

Not really, the offseason is the same arguments hashed and rehashed
you know what people are going to say by looking at their avatars -
WIth close to 1800 cities, towns and villages, I don't think so

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