CBS News Report: 49ers (and Raiders) consider signing T.O.

by Dub4lif3 on Mar 5, 2009 7:57 PM PST Comment 77 comments

http://cbs5.com/sports/terrell.owens.cowboys.2.951794.html, that's the link to where i got this from. It was interesting to see what our GM said about T.O., and i love the confidence he has that we aren't afraid to add loudmouths, obviously showing the belief he has with singletary that he can turn T.O. into a good team player. Now, i know i will get a lot of hate for this, but i think we should go for it. Shaun Hill, or whoever our starting Qb will be, will be a lot more confident knowing they have a top-tier reciever to throw to. Forget the bad things about owens, he is a beast on the field, and can teach a thing or two to ziegler,morgan, and hill. Maybe bruce would see potential and return back to us. I think we should try to sign him, and bring him back. Also, since Torry Holt asked to be released by the Rams, do you guys think we should pursue him? Cause bruce and holt are like best friends....

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Shall we pull the trigger and sign Owens?

HELLLLL YEAH

51 votes

HELLLL NAW

35 votes

Let's sign Holt

45 votes

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i voted Hell Nawwww

cuz that’s how i roll

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Mar 5, 2009 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ESPN just ran a story

and said that the one two teams in the entire NFL interested in Owens are the Raiders and Titans. I hope that’s true, because as I said, I don’t want T.O. anywhere NEAR the 49ers ever again.

by Blank x2 on Mar 5, 2009 8:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ESPN

can’t always be trusted

by Dub4lif3 on Mar 5, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe not

but they are usually more accurate than CBS

by Blank x2 on Mar 6, 2009 10:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

T.O.

He destroyed our team first. Now after, he single handedly ruined, half of the NFC east, why, oh why, would we be so dumb. I do not think, T.O. would last more than a month with Mike.. “can’t win with ’em..” Singletary..

And No, V.D.‘s antics, are no where near close, Owens, different person, different player.. if Andy Reid, couldn’y shape him up he’s worthless.

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I cant believe I'm sayin this but...

I want T.O back in Frisco for some strange reason

he would make Shaun Hill more comfortable throwing

BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY
I can break out my old T.O jersey thats collecting dust in my closet LOL

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 9:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hm

Are you a real 49ers fan? “Frisco” gives it away.

by LovinBlue on Mar 5, 2009 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Frisco is a city in Texas.

You want him back with the Cowboys?

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Mar 5, 2009 11:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How will Hill be more comfortable...

… with Owens in his (and Raye’s) face all the time?

by sfgfan on Mar 6, 2009 9:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope some other team..

..Signs T.O. and Holt, that’s before us, like the Rams get T.O. and the Raiders get Holt, and we can have Crabtree. yay!

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 9:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

You do realize . . .

Crabtree can be a complete bust

1) Doesn’t have great size
2) Doesn’t have great speed
3) Played in a spread offense
4) His best play in the screen pass
5) His going to start his rookie season recovering from injury

Also his cousin is Tamarick Vanover . . . ok I made that up.

by bignerd on Mar 5, 2009 9:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes..

..I was worried about the same thing when we Signed Alex Smith. Singletary, ain’t getting no wide reciever, with his first pick.. he’s going to pick the toughest baddest lineman that’s on the board weather it’s d-line or o-line. But I think he has a lot of potential to be great. Aren’t you glad, I’m not the HC or GM..:)

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 9:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone can be GM draft day if he has a good scouting staff is willing/able to listen to them.

I think you are right about Sing going lineman. I’m fine with the 49er receiving core. I thought they showed a lot of development last season.

by bignerd on Mar 5, 2009 9:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I agee with you..

About the Rec. core, but I really hop Bruce will come back one more year. But I think Morgan could really be special, maybe more special than Crabtree. I think it’s the thought, of another team getting Crabtree, and him really turning out to be that good, that makes me want to get him, Morgan and Crabtree, with Hill and Zeigler, in the slots..

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Did you ever

watch the kid play a game? EVER?

by Blank x2 on Mar 6, 2009 10:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Crabtree

He’s not saying he will be a bust. He’s simply saying he could be a bust. There’s no such thing as a 100% sure thing in the draft.

by Fooch on Mar 6, 2009 10:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Understandable,

but the kid was the best receiver in college his first two years. I perfectly agree with people being skeptical, but this is not one I think you can say that on. The kid dominated. I think Crabtree will be a pro-bowler and maybe more. He seems to have great physical tools, and seems to be an ideal professional.

What do you think, Fooch? Potential Bust or Potential Superstar?

by Blank x2 on Mar 6, 2009 10:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Superstar

Oh I love me some Crabtree (I really think it would be inappropriate to shorten it to Crabs in that instance!). I do think he’ll be great, but I also see why people might be a bit hesitant on him. Charles Rogers was gonna be a beast in 2003 but injuries and substance issues got in the way and now he’s more or less out the league.

by Fooch on Mar 6, 2009 10:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Good point

I’m still confident that he will use better judgment and not get into situations with substance abuse and all that, but he might prove me horribly wrong. I would LOVE to see us get Crabtree.

And Fooch, that AthleticsNation post by A’SeahawksWarriors was one of the best things I’ve read in weeks. PLEASE get us a link to anything that funny or brutal on the English Languge.

Maybe Crabtree can hit 198%. LoL

by Blank x2 on Mar 6, 2009 11:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How can you ask that?

Ive loved my 49ers since 1982
season ticket holder from 93’-01’
I knew someone would catch me on the “Frisco” term but I’m just adding a little Bay Area slang

“SAN FRANCISCO” 49er fan till I die
i would just like to see T.O back in the red and gold

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 9:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hm again

Bay Area slang expressly forbids “Frisco” which is why I asked… I’m just sending a little light teasing your way :-)

by LovinBlue on Mar 5, 2009 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh

and I would love to see T.O. back in San Francisco again, too. Especially because my team is the Colts and i would hate to see him in the AFC.

by LovinBlue on Mar 5, 2009 9:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Besides..

..Your irresponsible wish?

I definitely think you are a 49ers fan with a moniker, like montana2rice. If it were Young2owens, I might question it for a second. But, seriously wouldn;t you rather have a Crabtree Jersey, or my personal favorite.. Shaun Hill.. lol

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Bay Area Rap and rather have Crabtree than T.O

I guess you guys aren’t fans of Bay Area Rap too much since Frisco is commonly used

and yes I would rather have a Crabtree jersey (cooler name, younger player, not a loudmouth YET) :)

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 9:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

his reason for saying Frisco

is that the bay area rap he hears say it.
LOL.

You ain’t talking about nikcy Jacka the Fed Quip Quinn banga trax brich are you?

MURS for President!!!!!!!

by jtoj on Mar 5, 2009 9:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

cooler name?

Crabtree?

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 9:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh I get it..

..I was ballin’ dees berrys, and now I got Crabs on my tree..

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 9:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

famous line from SF Anthem by San Quinn

Hit like berry, Score like Jerry

by Dub4lif3 on Mar 5, 2009 10:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

just a tip

try using the “reply” button on the bottom of comments – makes it easier to tell what/who you’re responding to

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 5, 2009 10:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

RBL!

Got a bluebird on my shoulder.. and yes I HATE RAP!

BUT i went to college in DoubleROck

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 9:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

In fact!

I went to High School with 5150!

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 9:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Crabtree

nothing to do with rap it just would look cool on the back of a jersey LOL

and the rappers I hear say Frisco are Mac Dre, Mistah FAB Andre Nickatina Messy Marv etc. but Im not a die-hard rap fan I listen to tons of music

anyways enough about music this is 49er talk

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 9:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure there are..

..lot’s of 49ers fans and even players that DO like rap, in fact lots of people I know do. However, PLease refrain from calling it music. Thank you.

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 9:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

..adding T.O. ..

.. does sound a little like, anti 49er talk.. 49er talk..? ok now i’m suspicious. Is this like, If I ask you if you are a cop you have to tell me? are you a Cowboys fan?

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OK now your confusing me

bottom line is I love the 49ers. I love San Francisco. and it is 49er talk because I’m talking about my team possibly adding a guy who used to play for us and made big plays for us in key situations (Green Bay vs. SF 1999) one of my favorites

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 10:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Great Play..

..Now he is a jerk get over it. We still think you are a 49ers fan, it’s ok, we suck right now everybody knows, let it out man!

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

..and don't worry..

..about those guys teasing you about the “Frisco” thing. Now you won’t do it anymore.

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Unless..

..you’re MAC DRE, you aren;t mac dre.. right? don;t shoot me man..

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

IN SINGLETARY WE TRUST

I truly believe we could win a Super Bowl with coach Singletary within the next few years

no i’m not drunk :)

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 10:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

YES!

Very well said, I got your back!

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

With that said, I will get drunk with you.

by bignerd on Mar 5, 2009 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dub4lif3

great knowledge!!

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 10:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

you're

Drunk

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If you use the +reply button at the bottom of a post, it makes it much easier for the rest of us to follow who you’re talking to.

GROUGTHINK ALERT

by groug on Mar 5, 2009 10:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mac Dre

you know he is no longer with us
RIP

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 10:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

When Tupak died..

..it was like when Kurt Cobain deid, all these chicks crying.. oh please.. what happened to the 49er talk? 49er talk? is that like AM radio show?

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's TUPAC

Spell it correctly please!

by Blank x2 on Mar 6, 2009 10:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

back to niner talk

although pac was my favorite and all…but how can you not love T.O. guys……need i show you this again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3C4P9O20Qk

by Dub4lif3 on Mar 5, 2009 10:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He

is a jerk. On the feild, off the feild, and in the lockeroom. Has not one ounce of humilty, shares my B-day, and yes I hate him, for us losing Garcia, but I was happy what he did to the Eagles and Cowboys.

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

that video

gave me goosebumps. Though I remember the next game vs. Atlanta when Garrison Hearst got injured and we lost
:(

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 10:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

it's like..

when Steve Young left.. he just fell to pieces.. maybe Steve YOUNG .. he can fix him HE IS SUPERMAN!

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Pac is my favorite rapper and all

but, i dont want to see T.O back here again.

by warriorfan4life on Mar 7, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

off topic a little bit

back to T.O
dont you think if there was one man on Earth that could fix him it would be Mike Singletary?

by Montana2Rice on Mar 5, 2009 10:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think

Andy Reid is a good enough coach, to turna round any good player. Sigletary may be the best but not the only one. The Tuna comes to mind.. who was that guy in Florida..J/K

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So my answer is NO

we are on earth, and T.O. needs to go back to outerspace

by Josh G and the Shaun Hill band wagon on Mar 5, 2009 10:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Except we don’t have a QB to throw him the ball. I love T.O. and enjoyed when he was a 49er but this isn’t the current place for him.

Lets pretend we do add him to the roster. For sure I see an all out brawl with Vernon Davis. 90% chance Singletary at some point he decides to kick T.O. ass. The only question is whether these fights would wait til the locker room. Shaun Hill, isn’t your typical QB either. T.O. comes after him and Shaun is likely to throw down.

by bignerd on Mar 5, 2009 10:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

regarding T.O.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Mar 5, 2009 10:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I thought the monkey was cute...but this

yes

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Mar 6, 2009 12:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

WR

Yeahhh so at this point we can close the door and forget about T.O but one person you cant close it on is torry holt, lets pick up his talent that we need and reunite him with bruce!

by Italian King on Mar 6, 2009 5:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'd take TO

On a two year deal. He’ll wear his welcome out after that.

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Mar 6, 2009 7:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

+1

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Mar 6, 2009 8:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I still say no, but he has a point

TO is always on his best behavior early. It seems to take a little while before the meltdowns start.

by illini49er on Mar 6, 2009 8:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Best behavoir early...

… because the QBs are actually, you know, good? Can you imagine how long he’ll last with Hill at the helm, let alone the “inexperience” of Raye calling plays?

by sfgfan on Mar 6, 2009 9:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Everybody knows what TO brings to the table, good and bad

and from what I’ve heard about the lack of interest outside of the Titans TO might come at a discounted price. You’d be hard pressed to argue that if kept in line he would make the Niners better and if he comes at a discount you just sit his ass if he starts causing trouble.

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Mar 6, 2009 10:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You’d be hard pressed to argue that if kept in line he wouldn’t make the Niners better and if he comes at a discount you just sit his ass if he starts causing trouble.

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Mar 6, 2009 10:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Discount

Most of my initial “NO TO T.O.” argument was because I thought he’d have generated a little more interested than he supposedly has. If he can come in for two years at a salary not too far from what the 49ers signed Jones for, I’d be all for it. As you point out, that money won’t hurt if he has to ride the pine because he’s not cooperating.

Or heck, his actually salary cap figure can be as big as they want it to be, so long as the guaranteed money isn’t that big.

by sfgfan on Mar 6, 2009 11:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

they are saying on Sportscenter

that we are the only team in the NFC who have not shot down interest in T.O. Take that for what it’s worth, but maybe the Niners are seriously considering him. Maybe Sing does thinks that his brand of discipline will finally get T.O. in line.

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Mar 6, 2009 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Chronicle

The Chronicle has said that sources say the 49ers are not interested in TO. I’d lean towards believing them than ESPN on something like this.

by Fooch on Mar 6, 2009 11:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

good, i acctually would rather believe the Chronicle

I usually take pretty much everything ESPN says with a grain of salt.

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Mar 6, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not shooting down T.O.

According to Matt Maiocco, neither McCloughan or Singletary have shot down the possibility of Vick either. Maiocco (albeit kind of quick and maybe not even seriously) thinks the 49ers may just not want to piss of Rosenhaus (or Vick’s agent).

by sfgfan on Mar 6, 2009 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

geez

will it ever end :(

Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal

by 49erLou on Mar 6, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I personally think...

… that while the 49ers maintain that exterior stance, internally, they’re “DO NOT WANT.”

by sfgfan on Mar 6, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

His contract should be interesting

I find it odd that a lot of teams are saying that they’re not interested but if you don’t give him much of a signing bonus, or guaranteed money, why not take a shot on him?

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Mar 6, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe...

… by saying they’re not interested, they’re driving down the price? Rosenhaus has his hands full trying to keep T.O.’s value up right now.

by sfgfan on Mar 6, 2009 12:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve got to believe at least they’re driving the guaranteed price down. I can’t see why anyone would guaranteed TO a bunch of money when you could force him to behave in order for him to get paid.

Don't sweat it. I'm illiterate.

by methodrampage on Mar 6, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs