Where Will T.O. Go?
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With the news that the Dallas Cowboys have cut Terrell Owens now all the speculation has turned to where he might end up. Given that he has burned so many bridges there aren’t a whole lot of viable opportunities. He will be looking to go to a team set up for a playoff run that has a good QB however ones that might need a receiver. Several teams have actually already come out and stated they want nothing to do with him.
So who will end up singing him? Or will he even be able to find a team willing to take him on? Bodog already has odds up on where he’ll land. Continue on to check out what I think are the five most likely destinations.
Oakland Raiders
Why he would fit: Al Davis has never been shy about signing controversial players and overpaying them. The Raiders fan base would probably eat it up and buy a ton of Owens jerseys. The team needs a #1 receiver.
Why he wouldn’t fit: JaMarcus Russell is no Jeff Garcia, or Donovan McNabb, or Tony Romo. The Raiders aren’t going to be a Super Bowl contender with or without him.
New England Patriots
Why he would fit: You don’t go into New England and cause trouble. The winning tradition and leadership is too strong. They were able to bring in Randy Moss and that has worked out. Imagine Moss, Owens, and Wes Welker on the field at the same time. Tom Brady is the QB.
Why he wouldn’t fit: The Patriots are unlikely to want the headache and they don’t need it. They also don’t have the cap space to work with.
Indianapolis Colts
Why he would fit: With Marvin Harrison gone they could use another WR threat to pair up with Reggie Wayne. Peyton Manning is the QB. The team is still good enough to contend for a Super Bowl.
Why he wouldn’t fit: What first year head coach wants to stake their career on T.O.?
Chicago Bears
Why he would fit: They are in desperate need of a #1 WR. The division is wide open. They have some flexibility under the cap.
Why he wouldn’t fit: He isn’t the type of sports star that the city is used to embracing. Kyle Orton is the QB.
No Team
The common assumption is that someone will take a chance on him. But go down the list of teams. Not a single one makes a lot of sense for bringing him in that also has staff and players that would accept him. He won’t be had for a bargain either since he’ll just complain about being underpaid. His age and fading skills no longer present the same risk vs reward ratio that had prompted the Eagles and Cowboys to acquire him.
March 6, 2009 at 8:55 pm
With all due respect for objectivity, I think the Patriots would be a great fit for him. New England has a ton of money after getting rid of Cassel and Mike Vrabel and I think TO might be available on the cheap. The system is obviously based around the pass with Tom Brady as the QB. Not only that, but Bill Belichick would be the perfect coach to keep him under control.
March 6, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Belichick must really have confidence in Brady's knee to trade Cassel. I thought Brady was done when that infection set in on his knee. I would be surprised if he makes it through the entire season next year.
March 6, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Do my Packers have a chance??
March 6, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Dude, the last thing us cheeseheads need is a whiney baby running up and down the sidelines every game. We have Jennings, Driver, Jones and Nelson at WR anyway…let's save the money and picks for the defense!
March 6, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Hey KRIS!
I may be in the suburbs of another state but I keep my ear to the streets. Word on the street is that the Philly fans would welcome T.O. back to fix their #1WR issue. Is it true? Are you one of them KRIS?
March 6, 2009 at 2:42 pm
One of the factors affecting T.O. is that he burned a lot of bridges with coaches that have moved on to other teams. Andy Reid, Bill Parcels and Steve M. all have head coaches and assistant coaches that have taken jobs throughout the league. So there are a lot of people who have seen his temperament firsthand and will not take a chance on him. I personally think that someone will take a chance on him but I also wouldn't be surprised if the league blackballed him as MLB has done to Barry Bonds.
March 6, 2009 at 11:40 pm
I dont know why the Jets or Cardinals were not brought up, the Cards might not have Bolden and if History says anything T.O. doesnt go to AFC teams, and about the Pats he coulc obviously tear up with that team but he wouldnt get the ball like he would like too plus with that many weapons that could end being something Tom Brady could nt handle, unless the Pats could use him and Welker as an underneath threat and Moss as the deep. Plus T.O. would def respect Tom Brady. I think T.O. best bet though is the Colts he would also love to be playing with Peyton. I mentioned the Jets because I am a jets fan and they dont have a reciever at one right now and they need one unless they go for Harvin in the draft. T.O. cant catch but he is still in great shape.
March 7, 2009 at 1:30 am
Seattle should sign TO
March 7, 2009 at 2:31 am
T.O. back to where it all started. He's just what we need to get the running game to fullu work right. If teams wanna bring 8 down Owens, and B Jones 1 on 1 over the top. Questions is do we have a qb that can get the ball to him deep. S. Hill (NO) Alex Smith (Yes)-but it might be out of bounds. There's always Mike Vick or Pat White who could end up a 49er to get him the ball.
And if you can't respect a Mike Singletary then you dont belong in the league. I can see it working perfectly.
March 7, 2009 at 3:57 am
T.O NEED TO GO TO THE SAINTS.AS WELL AS DARREN SHARPER DRE BLY AND CHRIS MCALLISTER
March 7, 2009 at 6:06 am
I'm going to the Jacksonville Jaguars baby! You heard it here first!
March 7, 2009 at 5:17 pm
He would fit in New england, because Tom Brady doesnt throw balls at the ground or eye one TE the whole game.
March 7, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Only 1 team has said they are interested, and that is the bills. Which im surprised in.
March 7, 2009 at 10:54 pm
t.o. signed with the bills…WOW talk about odd…but buffalo will still finish under .500