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Terrell Owens Suspended: I Think it's a Dumb Decision
OK, T.O. is a big mouth and a spoiled brat, but the struggling Eagles need all the help they can muster this season.
McNabb is sloppy again this season and the defense is just not up to par, so I believe they should swallow their pride and let him start playing in a few weeks: Eagles have heard enough: Owens suspended indefinitely Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens has reportedly been suspended indefinitely due to conduct deemed detrimental to the team. Owens has also been battling a severely sprained ankle, which put his availability for this week's game in jeopardy. However, after missing Wednesday's practice, Owens was upgraded from doubtful to questionable and it appeared he would be ready to go. According to 610 WIP in Philadelphia, though, head coach Andy Reid decided to suspend the enigmatic wideout for numerous comments he has made about the organization this week. The radio station, however, did not report how many games Owens would miss, but it is certain that he will not play in Sunday night's key divisional contest against Washington. Earlier in the week, Owens made comments about how the organization "lacked class" after not recognizing the fact that he caught his 100th career touchdown pass in an October 23 game against San Diego. Owens also claimed that the team's comment of allegedly forgetting about the milestone touchdown was a "blatant lie" and it insulted the receiver. Philadelphia does not typically honor individual achievements on the scoreboard or stop the game to celebrate an accomplishment. Then, in the same interview, Owens addressed the team's quarterback situation and stated that the Eagles would have a better record and even perhaps be undefeated if All Pro Brett Favre was under center opposed to Donovan McNabb. However, on Friday, Owens delivered a written apology for his remarks. "I've had the opportunity to talk with the Eagles organization, and I have learned the team does not recognize individual achievements," Owens uttered. "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." Owens also took back the comments about McNabb, saying that if the All Pro was not injured the team would have a better record. As of Friday afternoon, though, Owens still had not spoken with McNabb about the comment.
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11-06-2005, 06:22 AM
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And I think even with Owens, the Eagles don't make it out of the NFC this year.
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11-06-2005, 07:32 AM
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Prophetic g|a link from last year:
http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77860 (Who's gonna win the Super Bowl?)
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11-06-2005, 08:03 AM
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Yeah, yeah, it's from The Trenton Times. But it's worth noting.
The guy is a first rate @sshole. Good riddance, and may we all  at whichever teams signs him (after he's released) next offseason.http://www.nj.com/sports/times/index...941.xml&coll=5 Quote:
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11-06-2005, 08:24 AM
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11-06-2005, 09:00 AM
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11-06-2005, 10:05 AM
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He spoke what he wanted to, suspended as he should
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11-06-2005, 10:56 AM
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I think the Eagles took a stance by suspending him indefinitely - they're saying they won't take any more of this crap and that teamwork is more valued than an individual's abilities. I say my hats off to them. I'm not an Eagles fan but I think they made the right call and hope to never see him with the Eagles organization.
TO is a crybaby and has quickly made himself a pariah with his new team - my money's on that wherever he goes, he will do exactly that, time after time. His excuses for his demeanor, which are his tough upbringings, are just pitiful. Tons of NFL players and other pro athletes of similar backgrounds seem to have no issues performning and behaving like a team player.
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11-06-2005, 11:20 AM
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The team simply can't continue to allow T.O. to throw McNabb under the bus and not back up their QB and franchise guy (as well as team leader). McNabb's too important to the team long term to undercut him by letting T.O. get away wih his comments. There was no way they'd be keeping T.O. beyond this season after this, so you may as well bite the bullet for the good of the team's chemistry and overall psyche.
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11-06-2005, 11:46 AM
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aren't they trampling on his first amendment rights? FREE SPEECH! FREE SPEECH I SAY! heh, just teasing
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11-06-2005, 04:16 PM
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11-06-2005, 05:05 PM
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More news on this, turns out there's more to it than what was initially reported:
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11-06-2005, 07:35 PM
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That was something I wasn't aware of. Yes, after reading that, it does appear that the suspension was justified. Boy, what an idiot! |
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11-06-2005, 09:21 PM
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I am glad TO was suspended. Glad to see he is starting to get something he deserves.
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11-06-2005, 09:56 PM
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He deserves every bit of it. Suspension without pay serves him right.
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11-07-2005, 07:36 AM
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The Redskins had an easier time without him last night
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11-07-2005, 09:05 AM
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They just need to put a lock on his mouth and throw away the key. It has been shown time and again that players like him (ie moss, keyshawn, sapp) are more trouble than they are worth.
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11-07-2005, 04:00 PM
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I agree but I think they can only suspend him for 4 games w/o pay. I heard that last night during the Philly/'Skins game. |
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11-07-2005, 04:09 PM
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11-07-2005, 04:14 PM
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11-07-2005, 05:12 PM
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Ok, so let's start the predictions: Where does Owens end up next year? I can only pray it's not on my team.
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11-07-2005, 05:20 PM
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Falcons 'Skins Raiders (not sure how salary cap wise, just makes sense) Broncos (?) |
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11-07-2005, 05:59 PM
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Snyder's crazy enough to sign Owens, but I think if Joe Gibbs is still coaching, he'd flip sh*t if that happened.
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I heard that argument today here in DC, but I don't know if it's a guarentee that Gibbs is back next year. Saints? Bills? I'd be surprised. I think Owens would only go to a place where he saw a potential Super Bowl team (paging Deion Sanders, circa 1994), and neither one of those teams are it. Falcons are. 'Skins probably will be. Broncos too... |
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11-07-2005, 06:19 PM
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Talent-wise, Owens would put the Falcons at least in the NFC Championship game if Atlanta were willing to give up their ridiculous offense that plays to NONE of Mike Vick's strengths.
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11-08-2005, 09:58 AM
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He is not going to the Raiders for 2 reasons:
1) They already have Moss and those 2 egos could not fit on the same roster. 2) They already have a lot of dough spent on their WRs (Moss and Porter) I do think that the "bad boy" Raiders would normally be the best place for his ego. |
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11-08-2005, 10:02 AM
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As long as he doesn't go to the Steelers then whereever he goes I could care less. 'Skins aren't near being superbowl ready. Their O needs a lot of work. The Falcons would never make use of TO until they get a real passing QB.......and NO having the first 200+ (note: this is not 300+ or 400+) passing game of your NFL career against a 2-4 team (now 2-5) does not make you a QB who is a proficient passer....sorry Ron Mexico. I could see him ending up in Denver on a 1 yr contract. |
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11-08-2005, 12:00 PM
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11-08-2005, 12:40 PM
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A malcontent like this was just made for the Silver & Black (sorry Kevster)
And really, someone needs to sit this guy down and explain the concept of killing the goose that lays the golden egg. Thanks to this incident there is not team that would take a flier on him unless he came really cheap. So that raise he was holding out for at the beginning of the season is just a dream now. He'll be lucky to get paid half of what the Eagles would have paid him.
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11-08-2005, 01:23 PM
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Pretty much T.O. has skills to back up his mouth and I'm willing to bet that SOMEONE out there is willing to take a risk on him to reap the possible rewards. We've seen this plenty of times before... and usually the player of this level still gets paid. Now if he were a lesser player, then I'd agree that he is cutting his own throat... But we shall see...
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