Where Will T.O. Go?

by pastapadre
Posted March 5th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

noteamowens

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.

raidersowens

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.

patsowens

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.

coltsowens

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.?

bearsowens

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.

noteamowens2

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.

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biggiefatz

@ mr EA, yeah safety to LB never works, see Brian Urlacher.
I would have realy like to have seen the cowboys try him out as a LB. the guy lays the wood, he is slow at safety but would be quick @ LB he is a tackle machine, & he sux in pass coverage as a safety but @ LB realy believe he would hold his own. he will probably end up in miami.
as for T.0. I see him landing in carolina or tennessee.
other possibilities I believe are denver, young headcoach from the bellechek tree, or kansas city, because pioli brought moss to the pats & prob thinks he can do it again. the only thing that would probably keep this from happening is 2 new head coaches not wanting to stake there future on a “headcase” wr.
biggiefatz

@ mr EA, yeah safety to LB never works, see Brian Urlacher.
I would have realy like to have seen the cowboys try him out as a LB. the guy lays the wood, he is slow at safety but would be quick @ LB he is a tackle machine, & he sux in pass coverage as a safety but @ LB realy believe he would hold his own. he will probably end up in miami.
as for T.0. I see him landing in carolina or tennessee.
other possibilities I believe are denver, young headcoach from the bellechek tree, or kansas city, because pioli brought moss to the pats & prob thinks he can do it again. the only thing that would probably keep this from happening is 2 new head coaches not wanting to stake there future on a “headcase” wr.
biggiefatz

I would love to see dallas pursue FB Greg Jones in jacksonville, that guy is as physical & athletic @ the FB position as any to have played it. he grew up a cowboy fan and I’m sure would love to have that star on his helmet.
biggiefatz

I would love to see dallas pursue FB Greg Jones in jacksonville, that guy is as physical & athletic @ the FB position as any to have played it. he grew up a cowboy fan and I’m sure would love to have that star on his helmet.
biggiefatz

I would love to see dallas pursue FB Greg Jones in jacksonville, that guy is as physical & athletic @ the FB position as any to have played it. he grew up a cowboy fan and I’m sure would love to have that star on his helmet.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

They learned their "Jack-Ass Lesson" with Lawrence Phillips in the '90's.

Good to see they hold their values and it's one of the reasons I still love & respect this team, whether they are winning or losing.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

They learned their "Jack-Ass Lesson" with Lawrence Phillips in the '90's.

Good to see they hold their values and it's one of the reasons I still love & respect this team, whether they are winning or losing.
http://intensedebate.com/people/darkheath darkheath

They learned their "Jack-Ass Lesson" with Lawrence Phillips in the '90's.

Good to see they hold their values and it's one of the reasons I still love & respect this team, whether they are winning or losing.
Jeremy

If he went to the Ravens, that could only really help Flacco. Yes, Flacco is young… But last year he didn't really have much of a "threat" to throw to. Mason had a great year, but isn't quite the receiver he once was, and I can't see him stretching the field. Heap had a relatively down year. Owens would certainly get the ball more often than not. PLUS, how funny would it be watching T.O. attempt to challenge Ray Lewis' leadership? If anyone in the league could set T.O. straight in the locker room or on the sidelines, I'd say it would be Ray Lewis.
Jeremy

If he went to the Ravens, that could only really help Flacco. Yes, Flacco is young… But last year he didn't really have much of a "threat" to throw to. Mason had a great year, but isn't quite the receiver he once was, and I can't see him stretching the field. Heap had a relatively down year. Owens would certainly get the ball more often than not. PLUS, how funny would it be watching T.O. attempt to challenge Ray Lewis' leadership? If anyone in the league could set T.O. straight in the locker room or on the sidelines, I'd say it would be Ray Lewis.
Jeremy

If he went to the Ravens, that could only really help Flacco. Yes, Flacco is young… But last year he didn't really have much of a "threat" to throw to. Mason had a great year, but isn't quite the receiver he once was, and I can't see him stretching the field. Heap had a relatively down year. Owens would certainly get the ball more often than not. PLUS, how funny would it be watching T.O. attempt to challenge Ray Lewis' leadership? If anyone in the league could set T.O. straight in the locker room or on the sidelines, I'd say it would be Ray Lewis.
Frank

Madden should be getting blast to shreds for their T.O. player model. What the fuck is that!? He looks like he's 160 pounds

Josh

Haha! Agreed! They really need to work on player models. They appear way too small & skinny.
Josh

Haha! Agreed! They really need to work on player models. They appear way too small & skinny.

Frank

Madden should be getting blast to shreds for their T.O. player model. What the fuck is that!? He looks like he's 160 pounds
Josh

AZ CARDS ALL DAY! FITZGERALD & OWENS ON THE SAME TEAM WITH KURT THROWING THE BALL? WOW WHAT A NIGHTMARE FOR DEFENSIVE COORDINATORS! THE CARDS SHOULD TRADE BOLDIN FOR A 1ST ROUND PICK & SIGN OWENS ON THE CHEAP! THEY COULD PICK HIM UP FOR THE VETERANS MINIMUM SO IT WOULDN'T HURT THEIR CAP!

Cards detector

dude… cards have anquan boldin and steve breaston….. they dont need any old guy like T.O.
Cards detector

dude… cards have anquan boldin and steve breaston….. they dont need any old guy like T.O.

Josh

AZ CARDS ALL DAY! FITZGERALD & OWENS ON THE SAME TEAM WITH KURT THROWING THE BALL? WOW WHAT A NIGHTMARE FOR DEFENSIVE COORDINATORS! THE CARDS SHOULD TRADE BOLDIN FOR A 1ST ROUND PICK & SIGN OWENS ON THE CHEAP! THEY COULD PICK HIM UP FOR THE VETERANS MINIMUM SO IT WOULDN'T HURT THEIR CAP!
Frank

Madden should be getting blast to shreds for their T.O. player model. What the fuck is that!? He looks like he's 160 pounds

Josh

Haha! Agreed! They really need to work on player models. They appear way too small & skinny.

Josh

AZ CARDS ALL DAY! FITZGERALD & OWENS ON THE SAME TEAM WITH KURT THROWING THE BALL? WOW WHAT A NIGHTMARE FOR DEFENSIVE COORDINATORS! THE CARDS SHOULD TRADE BOLDIN FOR A 1ST ROUND PICK & SIGN OWENS ON THE CHEAP! THEY COULD PICK HIM UP FOR THE VETERANS MINIMUM SO IT WOULDN'T HURT THEIR CAP!

Cards detector

dude… cards have anquan boldin and steve breaston….. they dont need any old guy like T.O.

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Tyree

The Patriots WILL sign T.O. and him and Moss will find a way to co-exist! There is no way Bellicheck and the PATS will pass this opportunity up! I predict that Moss and T.O will bury whatever silly feud they have going and set the league on fire as one helluva dynamic duo like MJ and Scottie! They will win the next TWO Superbowls and Tom Brady will throw for like 5500 yards each of the next two seasons!!

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST!!
Tyree

The Patriots WILL sign T.O. and him and Moss will find a way to co-exist! There is no way Bellicheck and the PATS will pass this opportunity up! I predict that Moss and T.O will bury whatever silly feud they have going and set the league on fire as one helluva dynamic duo like MJ and Scottie! They will win the next TWO Superbowls and Tom Brady will throw for like 5500 yards each of the next two seasons!!

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST!!
Tyree

The Patriots WILL sign T.O. and him and Moss will find a way to co-exist! There is no way Bellicheck and the PATS will pass this opportunity up! I predict that Moss and T.O will bury whatever silly feud they have going and set the league on fire as one helluva dynamic duo like MJ and Scottie! They will win the next TWO Superbowls and Tom Brady will throw for like 5500 yards each of the next two seasons!!

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST!!
http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

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 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.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

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 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.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

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 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.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

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.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

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.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

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.
ThBeNdS

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.
ThBeNdS

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.
ThBeNdS

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.
PackDuDe425

Do my Packers have a chance??

Mr. Professional

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!
Mr. Professional

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!

PackDuDe425

Do my Packers have a chance??
PackDuDe425

Do my Packers have a chance??

Mr. Professional

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!

http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

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?
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

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?
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

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?
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

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.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

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.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

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.
Dominic

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.
Dominic

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.
Dominic

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.
Afro

Seattle should sign TO
Afro

Seattle should sign TO
Afro

Seattle should sign TO
Kmart2180

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.
Kmart2180

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.
Kmart2180

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.