Whoaaaah Nellie: Cowboys cut Terrell Owens!
by Fooch on Mar 4, 2009 9:20 PM PST
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Michael Smith of ESPN is reporting that the Dallas Cowboys have cut wide receiver Terrell Owens. I realize there'd been talk of this happening, but it's still a rather stunning turn of events in my mind.
I was thinking the offseason would quiet down after the Warner saga, but this just heats it right back up. One of the funnier lines of analysis was over at Rotoworld. After going over his stats and contract numbers, the first sentence was:
He'll likely draw interest from the Raiders.
Would anybody really be surprised to see TO end up in the Silver and Black? If you are, I've got some prime real estate to sell you. Wherever he ends up, while a malcontent much of the time, TO is still a very solid receiver in this league. Whomever signs him is getting a talented performer.
Naturally that begs the question, how long until the first comment of "SIGN TO!!!" here at Niners Nation?
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SIGN TO
I had to Fooch.
All recognition here.
MURS for President!!!!!!!
by jtoj on Mar 4, 2009 9:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How long until the first comment of "SIGN TO!!!" here at Niners Nation?
2 minutes, apparently. I’m surprised it took so long…
by calgbear on Mar 4, 2009 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seahawks sigh Housh
Raiders add T.O.
Crabtree falls to Niners.
Thing A
by sam23 on Mar 4, 2009 9:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Still don’t understand why people here want Crabtree over a premiere Offensive tackle like Andre Smith or Michael Oher
http://www.runboard.com/bsanfran49ers
by supraman on Mar 4, 2009 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Knuckleheads Not Welcome
Andre Smith got embroiled in an agent hiring controversy shortly before his bowl game (i.e. risking his teams chances rather than just waiting a few weeks), then lied about it, then turned over only partial records to his coach, and ultimately got suspended for his team’s bowl game. He then went to the combine, left early without working out and without telling anyone. In addition, he struggled against speed rushers at times in college (see game v. Florida). In short he’s a knucklehead who is probably a RT, not a LT. You don’t draft knucklehead RTs at #10.
Oher didn’t measure as big or strong as advertised at the combine, but that’s not why he’s dropping in draft rankings. He’s dropping because of rumors he’s retarded. Like, actually retarded. I’m dying to know his wonderlic.
by kiyoshi on Mar 4, 2009 10:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oher
If you get a chance, read The Blind Side. He’s most definitely not retarded in spite of what rumors might say.
by Fooch on Mar 4, 2009 10:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Mentally retarded,” please. It significantly cuts the modern connotation. Retarded isn’t an ugly word in and of itself, but it doesn’t really hold any clinical connotation on its own anymore. It’s not being politically correct. It’s being respectful.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 4, 2009 10:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
don't you mean mentally challenged???
by Number22Drew on Mar 4, 2009 11:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope. Mentally Retarded is a perfectly valid term. It’s clinically correct and not insensitive.
The modifier really makes a big difference. Like I alluded to before: “Political correctness,” in its common meaning, is based off of a fear of words. “Respect,” on the other hand, is based off of an understanding of words. Retarded has a nasty and disrespectful connotation in today’s day and age, but the word itself, stripped of that connotation, is perfectly valid. “Politically correct” etiquette would lead you to avoid the word altogether because of its dirty connotation, but that’s just being fearful and ignores the actual meaning of the word. Reactionism, on the other hand, would recognize the word’s literal meaning and lash out against political correctness by using the word without regard. Which, just as badly, ignores the word’s connotation. Using the word respectfully, as I have, allows you to recognize that it is a word with a perfectly benign denotation and a disgusting connotation without being either fearful of one or overly-simplistic about the other.
Understand what you’re saying, and say it with respect. If you don’t understand what you’re saying, then err on the side of caution and be politically correct. Even though it is a cop-out, it shows you’re trying.. If you do understand what you’re saying but still can’t be respectful about it, then you shouldn’t be saying it in the first place. If you don’t understand what you’re saying and you err on the side of disrespect, then you such and a mistake was made when tongues were being given out and you got one.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 5, 2009 12:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
then you such = then you suck.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 5, 2009 12:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have read The Blind Side
and you could make the case that he is even dumber than one might think he is. The only reason he even was able to get into college were those “online pay-for-the-A BYU classes.”
I would really love to hear someone from Ole Miss give us an honest look inside the character of Michael Oher.
by diehardoaklandfan22 on Mar 5, 2009 11:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yes
I am now officially rooting for the raiders to get him for this reason alone…
by cuse7284 on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SIGN T.O.
lets do it, T.O. back to the bay, the red and gold,
by Dub4lif3 on Mar 4, 2009 9:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the 9ers should sign Garcia too and get the band back together!
WTF.
Hot dogs, get your hot dogs.
by jjham15 on Mar 4, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
For one last performance before the ship sinks?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 4, 2009 11:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If garcia and owens are a band
then the band is spinal tap and owens is the drummer…
by foosball4949 on Mar 5, 2009 12:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No T.O.
..is the singers girlfriend ruining everything!
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 1:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
One last performance in Chicago before the cops get them?
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Mar 5, 2009 12:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The perennial offseason super bowl winning...
Redskins would be a likely place for him. Daniel Snyder and his money just love to buy every old player over the hill at an overprice.
And a division-rival…hmmm.
when will the Kenny Thomas Reign of Terror end?!!??
by diehardkingsfan5 on Mar 4, 2009 9:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Redskins
It wouldn’t surprise me if they did it, but last year they loaded up early in the draft on offensive weapons: they spent two second round picks on wide receiver, and another on a tight end.
by Fooch on Mar 4, 2009 9:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
...and Santana Moss and Atwaan Randle El
But still it wouldn’t surprise me if they went after him.
when will the Kenny Thomas Reign of Terror end?!!??
by diehardkingsfan5 on Mar 4, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Redskins..
..can’t afford Evans.. how could they manage, bringing in T.O.?
..As long as he doeasn’t come back to the West, I’ll be happy.
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 4, 2009 9:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Who says they couldn't afford Evans
They still managed to sign Haynesworth to a $100 million contract and Deangelo Hall to a pretty big deal. With Daniel Snyder, anything is possible with his money.
when will the Kenny Thomas Reign of Terror end?!!??
by diehardkingsfan5 on Mar 4, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the Skins will at least show an interest in him
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
by 49erLou on Mar 4, 2009 10:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Haynesworth contract is essentially 4 years 48 mil
which makes it almost unthinkable that they would pay him 50 mil for an extra 2 years. It was done just to raise perceived value.
by diehardoaklandfan22 on Mar 5, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not too unlike...
… the Nate Clements deal.
by sfgfan on Mar 5, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Giants?
theyd have a need for a WR if they do in fact let Plax go. Owens seems like a rather logical replacement, and he’d have a chance to stick it to the Eagles AND the Cowboys twice a year and have a legit shot at a title or two. If I had to put a wager on a destination for him tonight I think I’d go Giants or Raiders.
Thing A
by sam23 on Mar 4, 2009 10:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Crabtree is a no brainer...
If he falls low enough. Plain and simple. The guy glides around the field and makes everything look easy. Not to mention he has everything a premier receiver needs.
by BucksForever on Mar 4, 2009 9:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's Called Karma Bitch!
Next year will be our year! (copyright 2003*, been used each of last five years)
by StrictlyFootball on Mar 4, 2009 9:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
My best freind is a very long time T.O. fan and dislikes him more than I do, Sounds like a celebration comming, not even my team weird?
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 4, 2009 9:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I meant cowboys fan..
.. i’m just laughing too hard,,
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 4, 2009 9:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How about D. Mcnabb and T.O. reunion?
Not likely, but I think if a team is willing to give him a shot, and it’s a current playoff team, I think Minnesota is the best bet. Some other ones of note, if P. Burress doesn’t come back the Giants might want to take a crack at him, the Tampa Bay Bucs, and of course the Raiders.
Next year will be our year! (copyright 2003*, been used each of last five years)
by StrictlyFootball on Mar 4, 2009 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yay
i can bust out my gold t.o. jersey if he comes back to the niners
by J2daZ on Mar 4, 2009 10:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
TO will be a ..............
Jet a Bear or a Saint!! (no pun intended)
It’s gonna be a new Coach looking to bolster his offense, and with Singletary we also should be major players. What TO needs to do is fire his agent he’s a big enough diva he doesn’t need Rosenhaus.
by rlott#42 on Mar 4, 2009 10:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Alex Smith and TO!!
I think that would end up with Smith going home and crying every night.
But it might equal TDs…
We still believe!!
by R Dizzle on Mar 4, 2009 10:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
timre to break out the
old #81 jersey?
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
by 49erLou on Mar 4, 2009 10:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
hey i should really read all of the comments before i post one
apologies i am super tired and did not realize i was not the first person to make this terrible joke
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
by 49erLou on Mar 4, 2009 10:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tired isn’t good enough.
I expect drunk or nothing when it comes to terrible jokes! That’s how I explain my own existence on McCovey Chronicles, at least.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 4, 2009 11:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
WISH T.O. WASNT SUCH A LOUD MOUTH
if owens would shut the hell up once in a while i would want him back with the niners
by 49ersAllTheWay on Mar 4, 2009 10:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
T.O .... Broncos?
could definitely see T.O on the Broncos…. that would probably shut Cutler’s mouth… lol
by NJ_9er_fan on Mar 4, 2009 10:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
with Brandon Marshall in trouble
I could see this. How about the Vikes? They were going after TJ pretty hard.
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
by 49erLou on Mar 4, 2009 10:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They've already spent too much money, methinks
I would rule out the Skins and the Broncoes. I think that he is most likely heading to the Vikings; they lost the Housh sweepstakes, so its obvious they want a big play WR.
Would I like him on the niners… simply put, Yes. His production with the cowboys was incredible over the past three seasons, and even if he decreases in talent slightly, it would still be a massive improvement over anyone currently on our roster.
Does he fit in with the “vision”? Not really, but just because you want to run the ball a lot doesnt mean you pass up a future Hall of Famer without consideration.
That being said, this isnt going to happen ever.
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Mar 5, 2009 4:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Getcha popcorn ready!
(Not really)
Haven't been to The Examined Life? No wonder your life feels so empty.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Mar 4, 2009 10:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
T.O going to the Broncos is a pretty good possibility i agree with you NJ, but the teams i was thinking he’d end up with would either be the Giants “T.O is controversial but he doesn’t shoot himself lol”, Vikings “After failing to obtain Housh they should jump at T.O.”, or the Jets “Laveranues filled in Housh’s old spot in Cin. so they’ll need some depth”.
Thats what i believe, but hell now a days who knows.. i never that a player would get a $100 million deal so he could go anywhere lol, but i would laugh so much if he went to the raiders, his career would take stand still just like DeAngelo Hall’s, Randy Moss’s did lol
"oh and i know Hall isn’t a WR but i’m making a point that most good/decent free agents that go to the Raiders usually end up playing terrible lol.
by StevenC on Mar 4, 2009 10:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well i’m sure T.O. would shut his mouth if he came to the niners. Mike wouldn’t put up with that shit for one second lol
by StevenC on Mar 4, 2009 10:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
TO interrupted my recording
It’s absolutely fitting that the TO news went down during my recording of the NFL Network’s replay of the 1999 49ers-Packers Wildcard game. TO just getting in the way STILL!
by Fooch on Mar 4, 2009 10:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It is back on!!!
49ers and TOOL live, my personal Heaven!!!
by CW30 on Mar 4, 2009 11:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
noticed that
I had cut off the recording, but started it back up. Gets the best part of the game.
by Fooch on Mar 4, 2009 11:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bring him back
if the price is right. He won’t get out of line with Sing. Sing will choke him.
49ers and TOOL live, my personal Heaven!!!
by CW30 on Mar 4, 2009 11:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sing will Pull his pants down if T.O got out of line!!!!
http://www.runboard.com/bsanfran49ers
by supraman on Mar 4, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/starts taking notes for awesome slashfic.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 4, 2009 11:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, please no.
I’ve had enough of him.
by Brendan Scolari on Mar 4, 2009 11:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Kidding. I'm kidding
No chance! We have a better chance of getting Brett Favre out of retirement.
49ers and TOOL live, my personal Heaven!!!
by CW30 on Mar 4, 2009 11:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But really… how hard could that be?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 4, 2009 11:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So you're saying
we’ll sign him next week then? :-)
by Brendan Scolari on Mar 4, 2009 11:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, T.O doesn’t really match with 49ers, but a lot has changed since the incidents with him and the Niners… no more Jeff Garcia, there is a totally different coaching staff, we actually have a plan for the upcoming season, and Shaun Hill has a pretty decent arm.
Really the only thing that makes T.O. look bad to me is his attitude and we all know how Mike Sing. put V. Davis in his place for doing what he did and now they have a great relationship, so there is a possibility that Mike is just the right guy to put T.O. in his place.
oh and I’m NOT saying T.O. should come back to the Niners I"m just throwing something out there as a slim possibility lol.
by StevenC on Mar 4, 2009 11:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He's not a Sing guy though
Sing wants “winners”. TO is all about himself.
by Brendan Scolari on Mar 4, 2009 11:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He sure does play for a lot of winning teams, though….
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 5, 2009 12:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Winning team for a season...
Next year will be our year! (copyright 2003*, been used each of last five years)
by StrictlyFootball on Mar 5, 2009 12:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
he’s had a lot of talent around him though.
by Brendan Scolari on Mar 5, 2009 12:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny how that works.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Mar 5, 2009 7:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How come no one has suggested NE?
Lined up opposite of Moss, Welker and under Belichick’s thumb
by bignerd on Mar 4, 2009 11:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Eww...
I hate the Pats enough already.
I hope he goes to like the Bengals or something so I never have to see him again.
by Brendan Scolari on Mar 4, 2009 11:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
T.O in New England ?? hahahahaha … i think thats a little too much ego to be on one team haha
by StevenC on Mar 5, 2009 12:39 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
he could go to the Raiders all he want.
I dont really want him back in a niners jersey.
by warriorfan4life on Mar 5, 2009 12:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
T.O. 2 Patriots
Don’t you guys see it?? T.O. is RELEASED. The Patriots took Moss, for practicly nothing and TO is essentially a free agent. The just let 14.6 Mill go, and Moss, Welker, Owens would be the best recievers in the league. The patriots are hungry, Brady is coming back, Owens wants to win; that means TO WILL be a Patriot. They will give him 1 or 2 years. He will shut up enough to be on the Patriots, how can you complain when your twin is on the other side.
TO 2 Patriots
by BayChamp on Mar 5, 2009 1:42 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
if he goes to pats
then i see pats winning the super bowl. its like who is gonna stop that. if tom brady is back to 100% they gonna be almost impossible to beat
by 49ersAllTheWay on Mar 6, 2009 10:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
T.O
BRING HIM BACK TO THE NINERS BABY
singletary will get him in place and we need his talent at the WR posistion
by Italian King on Mar 5, 2009 10:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Singletary + T.O. =
NO WAY
by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 11:36 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
haha
maybe Mike Singletary might be a good influence for T.O., but still i don’t think that we really want/need him. We’ve got plenty of talent in the WR posistion.
by football is life on Mar 6, 2009 2:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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