TO Released

Mags FTW · Post #1 » by **Mags FTW** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:01 am

per ESPN

Post #2 » by **studcrackers** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:09 am

well this puts a real damper on my night, a god damn stupid move

greenbeans · Post #3 » by **greenbeans** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:12 am

Come up to New England TO, we're trying to get Tom 100 td passes this year

AgEnT50 · Post #4 » by **AgEnT50** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:24 am

so who "wants" him?

Re-union in Philly? lol

Post #5 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:37 am

Terrell Owens’ tumultuous tenure with the Dallas Cowboys appears to be over.

ESPN reported late Wednesday night that the Cowboys have decided to cut ties with their talented lightning rod of a wide receiver. Other news outlets have since confirmed the move.

The news comes after a heated 2008 campaign in which Owens was caught up in several controversies and the Cowboys - thought to be Super Bowl contenders - missed the playoffs.

There had been speculation all offseason that Owens’ status in Dallas was in limbo, with several outlets reporting an internal battle in the Cowboys’ front office between those who wanted to keep him and those who wanted him out. Team owner Jerry Jones, who has seemingly been in his star wideout’s corner all along, publicly declared following the season that changes were in order.

Those changes did not include the head coach, as Wade Phillips was retained despite an underachieving performance this past season. But they did include the release of troubled cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones, thought to be a clear signal that the Cowboys were paying increased attention to the character issues that had sabotaged the team in recent months.

Late in the season, Owens reportedly had a minor falling-out with Tony Romo and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, apparently complaining about the quarterback’s propensity to focus on tight end Jason Witten rather than Owens himself.

While each of the three players brushed off any suggestion of an internal conflict, T.O.’s reputation as a clubhouse killer was maintained - particularly when he publicly criticized Garrett’s play-calling.

Jerry Jones has not denied this offseason that the Cowboys had explored the possibility of releasing Owens - whom he signed in 2006 following Owens’ unceremonious departure from the Philadelphia Eagles - talk of such a move had diminished in recent weeks as attention turned to the upcoming draft, free agency and, in the Cowboys’ case, the recent gag order that Jones placed on his coaching staff.

In three seasons in Dallas, Owens caught 245 passes for 3,587 yards and 38 touchdown receptions. He has put up Hall of Fame numbers in 13 seasons with the Cowboys, Eagles and San Francisco 49ers, compiling 951 catches (sixth all-time) for 14,122 yards (fifth) and 139 scores (second), but he has brought controversy wherever he’s gone.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

Post #6 » by **studcrackers** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:40 am

im curious how accurate this guy is: http://www.cowboyspride.net/forum/showt ... hp?t=60719

cant be any less accurate then ed werder

also anthony henry was just traded and it's been said that he leaked a lot of stuff to the media

WashWiz54 · Post #7 » by **WashWiz54** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:59 am

Let me play the devil's advocate for why a few teams could use him:

Washington- They like the big name and he certainly is one. They lack depth and star-power at the position so his talent would work well in DC.
Baltimore- They made a play several years ago and could use another weapon on offense.
New England- The Moss experiment worked. Why not the TO experiment?
Jacksonville- Just had to cut Porter who was suppose to be their man. Now they can get TO.
NYG- Depending on the Plaxico situation they could need another WR. Coughlin might be tough enough to keep him out of trouble.
Green Bay- Made a play for Moss but that was to appease Favre. Maybe they would want TO?
Minnesota- Lost out on TJ so they make it up with TO.
Philly- Need a WR and if McNabb cleared it.. Who knows.
Arizona- If they have to trade Boldin someone needs to replace him. TO and Fitz would be a good look.
Indy- Replaces Marvin.
Tennessee- Don't really have a legit number one option. He'd be the man down there.

greenbeans · Post #8 » by **greenbeans** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 6:07 am

studcrackers wrote:http://www.cowboyspride.net/forum/showthread.php?t=60719

Damn that is some drama

MadCityBucky · Post #9 » by **MadCityBucky** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 6:10 am

H*ll no to him going to Green Bay. The Packers already have a great receiving core.

Minnesota is possible but does T.O. really want Tavaris Jackson throwing to him?

I think San Diego (with Vincent Jackson's off the field problems) and the Titans may be good fits. Both good teams that need WR's, and both have capable QB's (Rivers*nuff said and Collins*he played ok considering the weapons he had)

Post #10 » by **miller31time** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 6:14 am

Keep him away from Baltimore, please. I don't care how bad our offense is...our team chemistry is just fine.

Wizards2Lottery · Post #11 » by **Wizards2Lottery** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 6:18 am

Romo is going to get exposed so badly

Post #12 » by **Da Schwab** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 6:20 am

Keep him away from the Giants, too.

TO + Tom Coughlin = Disaster

Wizards2Lottery · Post #13 » by **Wizards2Lottery** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 6:22 am

He's going to join McNugget in Philly again

jokeboy86 · Post #14 » by **jokeboy86** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 6:31 am

I can't believe I'm saying this but really why not Philly? It really was just about money was the reason he left. Not NYG because I see him punking Eli.

Post #15 » by **PR07** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 8:02 am

Count out the Colts. They aren't going to take on a headcase like TO. Never have, never will.

How come no mention of Oakland? They take everyone else's castoffs.

FakeScreenName123 · Post #16 » by **FakeScreenName123** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 12:57 pm

I could see the Jets getting in on this.

Mags FTW · Post #17 » by **Mags FTW** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 2:32 pm

I doubt TO wants to have Kellen Clemens throwing him the ball, or that Jets management wants TO yelling at their young and inexperienced QB.

Bay_Areas_Finest · Post #18 » by **Bay_Areas_Finest** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 3:11 pm

Al Davis will no doubt try to get Owens in Oakland.

hermes · Post #19 » by **hermes** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 3:16 pm

vikes pass

Post #20 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Thu Mar 5, 2009 8:33 pm

Haha, everyone is passing. I see T.O. wanting to win as well as making money, but since everyone is saying no, I guess the Raiders are his only choice.