T.O. picked up by Buffalo - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

FuglyStick · 03-08-2009, 06:32 PM

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March 8, 2009

Well, that didn't take long.

Just three days after the Dallas Cowboys told him he was being released, controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens has signed a one-year, $6.5-million deal with the Buffalo Bills.

More than half the league's teams had publicly proclaimed they would not be interested in signing the controversial wideout. Among those teams were the Giants and Jets.

Owens joins a Bills team in need of another receiver opposite starter Lee Evans. Buffalo brought in former Jets receiver Laveranues Coles for a free agent visit, but Coles wound up signing a four-year, $28-million deal with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Owens is tied for sixth place among NFL receivers with 951 catches, and his total of 14,122 yards is fifth best all-time. His 139 touchdowns are second only to Jerry Rice.

But for all his brilliance on the field, Owens has been unable to get along with many of his teammates and coaches. When he played with San Francisco from 1996-2003, he had frequent run-ins with coach Steve Mariucci and quarterback Jeff Garcia. He eventually was traded to the Eagles, enjoying a run to the Super Bowl in his first season. But things quickly disintegrated as he demanded a new contract and publicly criticized quarterback Donovan McNabb.

Owens was suspended midway through the 2005 season and then was released. He was signed by Dallas before the 2006 season and played three seasons before being released by owner Jerry Jones. Owens had publicly criticized quarterback Tony Romo and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett last season, suggesting that Romo and tight end Jason Witten were drawing up plays behind Owens' back.

Owens joins a Bills team that suffered a major meltdown last year. After getting off to a 5-1 start, the Bills went 2-8 in their last 10 games and missed the playoffs. Bills owner Ralph Wilson considered firing coach Dick Jauron after the season but decided to keep him for at least one more year.

Bills quarterback Trent Edwards now faces the challenge of keeping Owens happy, a tall task considering Owens' past dealings with quarterbacks.

I never liked T.O.--all his talent came with his disruptive presence in the locker room. He put up some good numbers the last three years with the Boys, but I think next season with the Bills may be his last, considering his age. Besides, he'll be in high demand behind some sports desk should he retire--he may be a jerk, but he is entertaining.

MacGuyver · 03-10-2009, 12:09 AM

This may be a decent move for TO, considering that he will absolutely be the Bills No.1 receiver. The Bills just need to have a QB who can actually find him, and they also need a healthy/out of trouble Marshawn Lynch.

Zesty · 03-10-2009, 04:22 AM

Nice pick-up for Buffalo.

Get your pop-corn ready

cameroncrazy822 · 03-10-2009, 05:31 AM

As long as he is getting the ball he'll be fine for the year. Anything over a year I think his skin begins to crawl and he can't resist the effort to syet again start the recurrent metastatic disease process. He's a WACK job of the first degree that truly would benefit from some psychiatric attention.

Doctor_Max · 03-10-2009, 06:23 PM

If he can't get along with Tony Romo or Donovan McNabb, two infinitely better QBs than Edwards, I can't imagine how he'll fit on the Bills.

FuglyStick · 03-11-2009, 01:28 PM

I think the only place TO will be happy is on a team where it's all about him. And Buffalo, being a very mediocre team at the moment, will give him that. TO needs to realize that to be a part of a championship caliber team, he will have to suppress his ego to make allowances for other above average performers.

QuasiMondo · 03-12-2009, 05:48 PM

Smart move on Buffalo. One year, then part ways before he poisons the locker room.

jimmy1s269 · 03-13-2009, 05:10 PM

Hitler is pissed the Bills signed TO

Dawolf13 · 03-19-2009, 01:45 PM

Personally I find TO one of the most entertaining athletes off the field ever. Its almost as if he tries to be the biggest prick on purpose, just because he can. I find that more interesting than listening to athletes in PR-mode.

FuglyStick · 03-19-2009, 01:51 PM

Talented and entertaining, but he comes at a price, with all the baggage that he brings with him.

Aurakles · 03-19-2009, 05:03 PM

I guess the Bills are trying to be relevant again, because despite his narcissistic tendencies, T.O. is a great receiver.

jimmy1s269 · 03-19-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Aurakles

I guess the Bills are trying to be relevant again, because despite his narcissistic tendencies, <b>T.O. is a great receiver.</b>

when he feels like being one.

MacGuyver · 03-23-2009, 09:09 AM

Today T.O. missed a VOLUNTARY workout. However, he also said that he would be at the workout in question. S.O.S. --- Same old shit.

03-10-2009, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
MacGuyver You're going to have to trust me! Location: Massachusetts	This may be a decent move for TO, considering that he will absolutely be the Bills No.1 receiver. The Bills just need to have a QB who can actually find him, and they also need a healthy/out of trouble Marshawn Lynch. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. ---Aristotle Deeds, not words, shall speak [for] me. ---John Fletcher

03-11-2009, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
FuglyStick WHEEEE! Whee! Whee! WHEEEE! Location: Southern Illinois	I think the only place TO will be happy is on a team where it's all about him. And Buffalo, being a very mediocre team at the moment, will give him that. TO needs to realize that to be a part of a championship caliber team, he will have to suppress his ego to make allowances for other above average performers. __________________ AZIZ! LIGHT!

03-12-2009, 05:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
QuasiMondo Wise-ass Latino Location: Pretoria (Tshwane), RSA	Smart move on Buffalo. One year, then part ways before he poisons the locker room. __________________ Cameron originally envisioned the Terminator as a small, unremarkable man, giving it the ability to blend in more easily. As a result, his first choice for the part was Lance Henriksen. O. J. Simpson was on the shortlist but Cameron did not think that such a nice guy could be a ruthless killer. -From the Collector's Edition DVD of The Terminator

03-19-2009, 01:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
FuglyStick WHEEEE! Whee! Whee! WHEEEE! Location: Southern Illinois	Talented and entertaining, but he comes at a price, with all the baggage that he brings with him. __________________ AZIZ! LIGHT!

03-19-2009, 05:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Aurakles Crazy Location: behind open eyes	I guess the Bills are trying to be relevant again, because despite his narcissistic tendencies, T.O. is a great receiver. __________________ Our truest life is when we are in our dreams awake.

03-10-2009, 04:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zesty Psycho	Nice pick-up for Buffalo. Get your pop-corn ready

03-10-2009, 05:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
cameroncrazy822 Junkie Location: MD	As long as he is getting the ball he'll be fine for the year. Anything over a year I think his skin begins to crawl and he can't resist the effort to syet again start the recurrent metastatic disease process. He's a WACK job of the first degree that truly would benefit from some psychiatric attention.

03-10-2009, 06:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Doctor_Max Tilted Location: North Carolina	If he can't get along with Tony Romo or Donovan McNabb, two infinitely better QBs than Edwards, I can't imagine how he'll fit on the Bills.

03-13-2009, 05:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
jimmy1s269 Tilted	Hitler is pissed the Bills signed TO

03-19-2009, 01:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dawolf13 Upright Location: Toronto	Personally I find TO one of the most entertaining athletes off the field ever. Its almost as if he tries to be the biggest prick on purpose, just because he can. I find that more interesting than listening to athletes in PR-mode.

03-23-2009, 09:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
MacGuyver You're going to have to trust me! Location: Massachusetts	Today T.O. missed a VOLUNTARY workout. However, he also said that he would be at the workout in question. S.O.S. --- Same old shit. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. ---Aristotle Deeds, not words, shall speak [for] me. ---John Fletcher