GoodBye Terrell Owens!

Katie · #1 11-08-2005, 04:30 PM

This guy was a complete BUTT!

What do you think about him being kicked off the team for 2005-06 season?

Katie, avid Stilla fan.

VekomahangNbang · #2 11-08-2005, 04:40 PM

I don't think they should have done it. The Eagles should have realized before they signed him that that is his personality most of the time. He likes to critizise things. They should just ignore it and let him perform on the football field. He does that better than any other wide reciever in the NFL.

The Eagles brought him in to finally get over the hump and get them to the Super Bowl. Guess what, they went to the Super Bowl last year and T.O. played on 1 leg just for the team, and not only that, he played well.

Remember, if the Eagles gave him the contract he deserved at the beggining at the season, most (if not all) of this would have ever happened. Then again, I don't live in Penn. so I don't really know how most of those people feel up there about this.

Dan G · #3 11-08-2005, 04:59 PM

Being a Steeler fan and all, it doesn't really affect me...They guy does have a big mouth, but the sad thing about it is that he has the skill to back it up. I find it hilarious that complete nobodies act like T.O. like Freddie Mitchell, but when you have a guy with as much talent as T.O., he can back up whatever he says. He busted his ass last year and did disobey his doctors to play in the SuperBowl with his team, and he did do all he could to win. But some of his comments are outrageous, taking shots at McNabb is uncalled for. I'm just glad that I'm a fan of a team who has class and doesn't have any big mouth and arrogant players. I'd be baffled if Hines Ward or Antwaan Randle El ever spoke out at Ben.

If Terrell is released at the end of the season or even traded, I don't see there being any takers for him other than people who are very desperate, possibly the Vikings seeing how they have a pretty good QB. I know one thing for sure though, the Steelers won't take him. Cowher had problems with Burress, who pretty much was a nobody before Ben came to town, so I don't think Cowher let alone the Rooneys could deal with T.O.

**Andrew Polcyn** · #4 11-08-2005, 05:38 PM

If you have cancer, you get rid of it. TO was a cancer in the lockerroom, so they got rid of him.

Would you want a teammate or coworker that continually bashes you playing or working with you? I wouldn't.

Here's a few comments I made in other forums regarding this:

[quote]
I think a phrase that would fit here would be "biting the hand that feeds you," which is something he tends to do a lot. The guy acts arrogant, is arrogant and can't stand to be out of the spotlight, no matter how negative it is.

Just take a look at his comments...

On the Eagles Franchise: (regarding the non-celebration of the 100th TD)
"They claim to be first class and the best organization. It's an embarrassment. It just shows a lack of class they have."

On Playing With Brett Favre:
"I feel like him being knowledgeable about the quarterback position, I feel like we'd probably be in a better situation."

And then he comes back with:
"It has been brought to my attention that I have offended the organization and my teammates. Therefore, I would like to apologize for any derogatory comments toward them."

First off, let me extend a big DUH to TO and slap him upside the head a few times. It might get him to start thinking before he speaks. There are ways of saying the Farve is better than McNabb without saying it.

$100 says someone wrote the apology for him.

If you really think as a pro athlete you can speak against your team, then come back the next day and apologize thus thinking all is forgotten...then there is something wrong. Because you know something, it doesn't work with the rest of us blue and white collar workers.[/quote]

And then, TO apologizes today, reading a prepared statement (obviously not prepared by him).

Its quite obvious guys (and gals), if you are going to open your mouth and criticize people, be prepared for any repurcussions. The way TO acted in the past, all the way up to this weekend, if he were in a blue or white collar job, his ass would have been fired already...

rjholla2003 · #5 11-08-2005, 05:51 PM

T.O. just has too much mouth. He's going to have a crazy time finding work next season because I don;t know if any team will want to deal with him. The Vikings just dumped Moss, and he was in no way as bad as T.O. You think they'd pick him up? No way. Somebody somewhere suggested the Raiders, and that's the closest thing I can see. However, I don't think they'd want to deal with him either. I'll be very interested to see who picks up the cancer with great hands.

***Steven*** · #6 11-08-2005, 06:09 PM

This belongs in General Talk.

Geneticfreak · #7 11-08-2005, 06:13 PM

I'm an Eagles season ticket holder, and I have to say I'm glad he's gone.

Don't get me wrong - what he did last year was probably one of the most heroic efforts in modern sports, right behind McNabb's performance a few years ago against Arizona (played the whole game on a broken ankle while throwing 4 touchdowns to win the game).

That said, he had no room to act the way he did during the off season. He signed the contract last year and was fine with it then. He knew how it was written and it didn't magically change after the Superbowl. All he needed to do is continue to play like he did last year and keep his mouth shut, and he would still be an Eagle today and through the next 5 years. He would have gotten his money - all $49 millon of it. Now not only will he be losing the last five years of his contract, he will lose the $7.5 million roster bonus that he was due in March of 2006. He won't get anywhere close to that next year, even from a desperate team. No one has that much room under the cap, or the desire to overpay that much for such a headache. He'll end up signing a one year incentive filled contract each year for the next couple years before his better playing days are behind him. Even if he plays for the next five years, he won't make close to the remaining $40 million that he just threw away.

To make it worse, for the next four games that he is officially suspended, he will not get paid (approx. $200,000 per game). Also the Eagles knew he had the potential to blow up like this, so his contract has heavy language in it to protect them from his behavior, even to the point that since he is being suspended due to conduct detrimental to the team, he is required to repay a portion of his original signing bonus.

He appearantly has a mental disorder, which is the sad part of this whole story. He is just not capable of sound reason.

I was very excited when they made the moves to aquire him, but also knew the dangers involved. They loaded all their guns and took a shot and it worked for one year. A three point loss to a modern day dynasty in the biggest game of the year is nothing to be ashamed of. They won before he was here and they will win now that he is gone. They are a better TEAM without him.
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Carowinds 73-03 · #8 11-08-2005, 07:01 PM

I guess it's good for the team that he's gone since he was such a distraction. I never really followed the Eagles or the whole TO thing but i also think now the team will suffer this year.

magnum_man1989 · #9 11-08-2005, 07:20 PM

[quote=EastCoastn07]Being a Steeler fan and all, it doesn't really affect me...They guy does have a big mouth, but the sad thing about it is that he has the skill to back it up. I find it hilarious that complete nobodies act like T.O. like Freddie Mitchell, but when you have a guy with as much talent as T.O., he can back up whatever he says. He busted his ass last year and did disobey his doctors to play in the SuperBowl with his team, and he did do all he could to win. But some of his comments are outrageous, taking shots at McNabb is uncalled for. I'm just glad that I'm a fan of a team who has class and doesn't have any big mouth and arrogant players. I'd be baffled if Hines Ward or Antwaan Randle El ever spoke out at Ben.

If Terrell is released at the end of the season or even traded, I don't see there being any takers for him other than people who are very desperate, possibly the Vikings seeing how they have a pretty good QB. I know one thing for sure though, the Steelers won't take him. Cowher had problems with Burress, who pretty much was a nobody before Ben came to town, so I don't think Cowher let alone the Rooneys could deal with T.O.[/quote]

This is true about the Steelers. I think all of their offensive and defensive players get along very nicely. Another team that has no problem cooperating is the Seahawks. They can both run and pass the ball and I'm sure the recievers get along with Hasselback. I'm surprised by how well they are doing this year.

Dan G · #10 11-08-2005, 07:45 PM

[QUOTE=rjholla2003]T.O. just has too much mouth. He's going to have a crazy time finding work next season because I don;t know if any team will want to deal with him. The Vikings just dumped Moss, and he was in no way as bad as T.O. You think they'd pick him up? No way. Somebody somewhere suggested the Raiders, and that's the closest thing I can see. However, I don't think they'd want to deal with him either. I'll be very interested to see who picks up the cancer with great hands.[/QUOTE]

You know there is such thing as a salary cap...The Raiders aren't going to be able to afford franchise player after franchise player after franchise player. The Vikings, in my own opinion, are the most likely candidates. They've seen what happened when they lost their go to guy, and I'm sure they're new owner will be pretty desperate after this season to get somebody who can take Moss' place. But If T.O. can't get along with Donavan McNabb, then who can he get along with? I think he needs to be on a team where the QB is not afraid to talk back life McNabb was.

Also, the Falcons are pretty hard up on receivers, but with all the running they do, I doubt T.O. would go to a team that won't pass them the ball that much. Besides, after signing that big contract with Vick, I doubt they have enough cap room to fit T.O. on their squad.

Of course, theres all your other sucky teams like the BROWNS, Saints, Cardinals, Cowboys, and Bears where he could go to. I'd be a trip if he ended up back at San Francisco.:D

**Andrew Polcyn** · #11 11-08-2005, 08:43 PM

Browns would never take him. I think he needs his ass kicked in the Arena league.

**Kyle L** · #12 11-08-2005, 08:46 PM

T.O. and Chad Johnson are reasons why I can't stand the NFL. Its almost turning into a reality TV show with the "challenges" being the actual games. Whatever happened to team ethic? If you're injured, got a big mouth, or just do something stupid you're gonna make sports center. Pro Athletes love attention, and theres nothing like seeing your name on sports center and grabbing attention from everyone. Hell, why not go up and punch a random fan? Ron Artest was all over the news for days.

I'm dead serious about the reality show thing. The only pro sport that isn't given rediculous attention for stupid things is the NHL. The Bertuzzi thing was kind of interesting...none the less.

coasterlove · #13 11-08-2005, 10:13 PM

[QUOTE=EastCoastn07]
Of course, theres all your other sucky teams....Bears where he could go to.[/QUOTE]

Sucky teams and you name the Bears??? The Bears aren't a great team but they're 5-3, they lead their division and they're tied with Indianapolis for fewest points allowed in the NFL. So how do you get sucky out of that?

I think it's fair that Owens was suspended without pay for the maximum four games. He is a burden to the team and causes distractions. It makes me glad to hear a team not let themselves give in to their player(s) regardless of their skill level. I don't see any team giving him a big contract. He might go season by season playing for perhaps another couple teams or more. Just those deperate enough to try and give him a shot for a chance at the playoffs or Super Bowl.

VekomahangNbang · #14 11-08-2005, 10:18 PM

[quote=Kyle L]T.O. and Chad Johnson are reasons why I can't stand the NFL. Its almost turning into a reality TV show with the "challenges" being the actual games. Whatever happened to team ethic? If you're injured, got a big mouth, or just do something stupid you're gonna make sports center. Pro Athletes love attention, and theres nothing like seeing your name on sports center and grabbing attention from everyone. Hell, why not go up and punch a random fan? Ron Artest was all over the news for days.

I'm dead serious about the reality show thing. The only pro sport that isn't given rediculous attention for stupid things is the NHL. The Bertuzzi thing was kind of interesting...none the less.[/quote]

I don't mind all the blabbing as long as the person doing the talking can back up what he is saying. Both Chad Johnson and T.O. back it up by what they do on the field. The Eagles need to ignore what he is saying and let him do his work on the field and help the Eagles win.

Altough I do hate his agent. He really gets on my nerves.

rjholla2003 · #15 11-08-2005, 10:19 PM

[quote=EastCoastn07]You know there is such thing as a salary cap...The Raiders aren't going to be able to afford franchise player after franchise player after franchise player. The Vikings, in my own opinion, are the most likely candidates. They've seen what happened when they lost their go to guy, and I'm sure they're new owner will be pretty desperate after this season to get somebody who can take Moss' place. But If T.O. can't get along with Donavan McNabb, then who can he get along with? I think he needs to be on a team where the QB is not afraid to talk back life McNabb was.[/quote]

Yeah, I know that. I was ignoring the salary cap as a factor simply because I was referring to desire.

[quote]Of course, theres all your other sucky teams like the BROWNS, Saints, Cardinals, Cowboys, and Bears where he could go to. I'd be a trip if he ended up back at San Francisco.:D[/quote]

First off, the Cowboys don't suck.:cool:;) Secondly, the Cowboys would never take T.O. Jerry Jones wouldn't put up with it. Bill Parcells wouldn't put up with it, and T.O wouldn't want to be his water boy all year long. The players on the team would have none of it either. Any spats the Cowboys have stay on the field and usually last a matter of minutes. For example, Kayshawn fumbled in a game. Drew told him to hold onto the ball and Keyshawn exploded for a few. After the game, Drew tosses a towel at Keyshawn, poking fun at the fumble. They smile and laugh it off. No hard feelings. T.O. isn't that type of guy. He simply wouldn't fit in.