Getting Close?
Reports Say Owens Deal Is Near; TE Hannam Visits
Nick Eatman - Email
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
March 17, 2006 6:01 PM Change Font Size A A A A
No official word yet, but it sounds like things could be getting close between T.O. and the Cowboys.
IRVING, Texas - While there has been serious speculation of the Cowboys closing in on a deal with wide receiver Terrell Owens, there still is no official word coming out of Valley Ranch.
Not even a press conference has been scheduled.
But that could change rather quickly, with several reports suggesting a deal could be announced as soon as this weekend.
Neither team owner Jerry Jones nor head coach Bill Parcells has commented on the situation in the last two weeks. And yes, even Owens and his agent Drew Rosenhaus have remained mum on any potential deal as well.
Owens, who was released this week by the Eagles, has been linked to the Cowboys for several months. And speculation rose even higher this week when not only did Philadelphia cut the outlandish wide receiver, but the Cowboys also waived Keyshawn Johnson to avoid a $1 million roster bonus and a potential difficult contract renegotiation.
Parting ways with Johnson immediately makes the wide receiver position a top priority for the Cowboys, especially with the free-agent receiving crop starting to dwindle.
Not only is Owens the most talented receiver available, but the next best options would likely involving making a trade for Green Bay's Javon Walker or signing Eric Moulds if he indeed is released by the Bills as expected.
But if the Cowboys are able to sift through Owens' off-the-field issues, he definitely is one of the game's most electrifying players.
Despite turning 32 in December, Owens is a proven playmaker. He has 716 career catches for, 10,315 yards and 101 touchdowns. And although he played in only seven games last year for the Eagles, he still led the team in receiving yards (763) and touchdown catches (six). And don't forget his 14 touchdown receptions in 2004 for Philadelphia, helping to lead the Eagles to their fourth consecutive NFC title-game appearance. Owens displayed amazing recuperative powers by returning from the broken ankle he suffered against the Cowboys to play amazingly well in the Super Bowl, catching nine passes for 122 yards.
He also brings a rare combination of size and speed, not to mention play-making ability. Owens had a 91-yard touchdown catch last season and has 40 career catches of 40 yards or more.
But with all this comes his infamous baggage. After eight seasons in San Francisco, the 49ers traded him to Philadelphia after Owens publicly asked to be traded and wiggled his way out of a trade first to Baltimore.
That did earn Owens the contract he desired, but he became disenchanted this past year when the Eagles would not renegotiate after sinking nearly $13.5 million into him that first season. He eventually threatened to hold out in training camp and when he finally reported, he was quickly sent home a week later by Eagles head coach Andy Reid after being disruptive in practice and in team meetings.
Once the season started, Owens and quarterback Donovan McNabb continued their ongoing feud, mostly through the media. Owens publicly agreed with Michael Irvin's comments that Brett Favre would be a better fit as the Eagles quarterback than McNabb.
And after a locker-room fight between Owens and team consultant Hugh Douglas, the Eagles finally suspended Owens for four games. That suspension was upheld after the NFL Players Association filed a grievance. Owens never played another snap for the Eagles, who deactivated Owens for the remaining four games of the season following the four-game suspension.
So with all that, would the Cowboys still want him?
Only Jones and Parcells can answer that question. But with free agency now entering its second week, the Cowboys might just need Owens as much as they want him.
Stay tuned.
dont know what to think. freakin hate the guy, but if parcells can control him, WOW.
still would like to see him get his ass kicked for his act in the star at Texas stadium.
:nono: :nono: :com:
Reports Say Owens Deal Is Near; TE Hannam Visits
Nick Eatman - Email
DallasCowboys.com Staff Writer
March 17, 2006 6:01 PM Change Font Size A A A A
No official word yet, but it sounds like things could be getting close between T.O. and the Cowboys.
IRVING, Texas - While there has been serious speculation of the Cowboys closing in on a deal with wide receiver Terrell Owens, there still is no official word coming out of Valley Ranch.
Not even a press conference has been scheduled.
But that could change rather quickly, with several reports suggesting a deal could be announced as soon as this weekend.
Neither team owner Jerry Jones nor head coach Bill Parcells has commented on the situation in the last two weeks. And yes, even Owens and his agent Drew Rosenhaus have remained mum on any potential deal as well.
Owens, who was released this week by the Eagles, has been linked to the Cowboys for several months. And speculation rose even higher this week when not only did Philadelphia cut the outlandish wide receiver, but the Cowboys also waived Keyshawn Johnson to avoid a $1 million roster bonus and a potential difficult contract renegotiation.
Parting ways with Johnson immediately makes the wide receiver position a top priority for the Cowboys, especially with the free-agent receiving crop starting to dwindle.
Not only is Owens the most talented receiver available, but the next best options would likely involving making a trade for Green Bay's Javon Walker or signing Eric Moulds if he indeed is released by the Bills as expected.
But if the Cowboys are able to sift through Owens' off-the-field issues, he definitely is one of the game's most electrifying players.
Despite turning 32 in December, Owens is a proven playmaker. He has 716 career catches for, 10,315 yards and 101 touchdowns. And although he played in only seven games last year for the Eagles, he still led the team in receiving yards (763) and touchdown catches (six). And don't forget his 14 touchdown receptions in 2004 for Philadelphia, helping to lead the Eagles to their fourth consecutive NFC title-game appearance. Owens displayed amazing recuperative powers by returning from the broken ankle he suffered against the Cowboys to play amazingly well in the Super Bowl, catching nine passes for 122 yards.
He also brings a rare combination of size and speed, not to mention play-making ability. Owens had a 91-yard touchdown catch last season and has 40 career catches of 40 yards or more.
But with all this comes his infamous baggage. After eight seasons in San Francisco, the 49ers traded him to Philadelphia after Owens publicly asked to be traded and wiggled his way out of a trade first to Baltimore.
That did earn Owens the contract he desired, but he became disenchanted this past year when the Eagles would not renegotiate after sinking nearly $13.5 million into him that first season. He eventually threatened to hold out in training camp and when he finally reported, he was quickly sent home a week later by Eagles head coach Andy Reid after being disruptive in practice and in team meetings.
Once the season started, Owens and quarterback Donovan McNabb continued their ongoing feud, mostly through the media. Owens publicly agreed with Michael Irvin's comments that Brett Favre would be a better fit as the Eagles quarterback than McNabb.
And after a locker-room fight between Owens and team consultant Hugh Douglas, the Eagles finally suspended Owens for four games. That suspension was upheld after the NFL Players Association filed a grievance. Owens never played another snap for the Eagles, who deactivated Owens for the remaining four games of the season following the four-game suspension.
So with all that, would the Cowboys still want him?
Only Jones and Parcells can answer that question. But with free agency now entering its second week, the Cowboys might just need Owens as much as they want him.
Stay tuned.
dont know what to think. freakin hate the guy, but if parcells can control him, WOW.
still would like to see him get his ass kicked for his act in the star at Texas stadium.
:nono: :nono: :com:
