Eagles suspend T.O. indefinitely for comments

[GreatBronco16]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2214754

The Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday suspended Terrell Owens for an indefinite period for conduct detrimental to the team, a catch-all sanction that club officials decided to impose after deliberating much of Friday over how to address the latest flap with the loquacious wide receiver.

Owens will miss the Eagles' key Sunday night game against the Washington Redskins and it is uncertain when, or if, he will return to the team. Under terms of the league's collective bargaining agreement, a player can be suspended for a maximum of four contests for conduct detrimental to the team.

The suspension will cost Owens $205,882 for every game he misses, based on his salary of $3.5 million for this season.

It is not certain if Owens, who was suspended for a week in training camp, will appeal the latest sanction by Eagles officials. Agent Drew Rosenhaus did not immediately return messages on Saturday afternoon.

Rookie Reggie Brown, a second-round draft choice, is expected to replace Owens in the starting lineup.

Critical of quarterback Donovan McNabb and the Eagles' organization during a Thursday appearance on ESPN, Owens issued a private apology to teammates on Friday, followed by a public apology in which he read a terse statement. One team source said Saturday, though, that Owens' apologies failed to fully comply with all of the conditions that club officials, including coach Andy Reid, had stipulated.

Even after the apology, team officials told ESPN.com on Friday afternoon and reiterated later in the evening that the situation with Owens was still under review, and hinted that a suspension remained a possibility. Said one team official at the time: "All options remain on the table."

The suspension culminated another week of unrest with Owens. Early in the week, he apprised Philadelphia officials that he had sprained his ankle in last Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, and might require some time off. One day later, he was back at practice and seemingly prepared to play against the Redskins on Sunday night, at least before the latest incendiary incident.

In seven games this season, Owens has 47 catches for 763 yards and six touchdowns.

Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. To check out Len's chat archive, click here .

[Paladin]

The boy does have a problem.

[hades]

I want them to beat Washington, thouhg, not sure what to think. He is an idiot, but he can play when he wants to....Hmm decisions, decisions... Glad I'm not his coach!

[footstepsfrom#27]

That's to bad...he won't be playing against the Skins...>:'(

[Jetmeck]

Priceless. Owens big mouth will cost him 210g each game.
He thinks he is worth more, well how about playing for less now. Good job EAGLES. It is about time somebody stood their ground with this idiot. I could care less how great of a football player he is.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

This sucks for us! I see zero chance of the Eagles beating the Skins without him.

[easymobee]

This sucks for us! I see zero chance of the Eagles beating the Skins without him.
Skins haven't been able to stop a run to the right side since they played the throw-in and are 1-3 in that timespan.

Shanahan may have managed to not only win our game and improve draft status, but show everyone else how to beat the Skins as well.

I look for the headlines to be along the lines of "Eagles win w/o TO and a return to the run game".

Even the game that they won against the awful 49ers, they gave up a 72 yard TD to the backup HB (Frank Gore).

Win or Lose, Eagle will come to play .... lest they decide to make TO seem more important than he already thinks he is.

I think that we are about a month away from "The Future" and his name is Jason Campbell.

Skins schedule and division could drop them from contention fast.

[phillybroncosnut]

Wow. This is like music to my ears. Have a nice offseason Egirls and Egirl fans! Love it!

[easymobee]

Wow. This is like music to my ears. Have a nice offseason Egirls and Egirl fans! Love it!

At least they beat the Chargers, Chiefs, and Raiders before the unavoidable happened.

Eagles are my fav NFC East team this year.

[Jens1893]

Wow. This is like music to my ears. Have a nice offseason Egirls and Egirl fans! Love it!

if i were you id print a tshirt with "i love terrell owens" and go shopping in the city :D

[Broncoman13]

SideBurn and Slap... there's trades offered up for TO right now! I'll take the flava clown.

SB, Marvin Harrison and Marion Barber for TO and Chris Brown... think about it!!!

Slap, Keenan McCardell for TO straight up!

[KSigBrothers]

Another case of 2 going 2, and blowing up everything and everyone around him

[Dr. Broncenstein]

When he is given his outright release next year, will anyone be willing to pony up the cash he wants to play?

[Jens1893]

When he is given his outright release next year, will anyone be willing to pony up the cash he wants to play?

someone will be desperate enough and take a chance. although it surely is interesting to see that even the eagles organization, an organization that usually takes no sh*t from anyone, has failed with the task of taming terrell owens.

[Meck77]

Our beatdown of the Eagles is having a ripple effect more than I thought. I figured it was a deep blow but it obviously sent TO over the edge.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Skins haven't been able to stop a run to the right side since they played the throw-in and are 1-3 in that timespan.

Shanahan may have managed to not only win our game and improve draft status, but show everyone else how to beat the Skins as well.

I look for the headlines to be along the lines of "Eagles win w/o TO and a return to the run game".

Even the game that they won against the awful 49ers, they gave up a 72 yard TD to the backup HB (Frank Gore).

Win or Lose, Eagle will come to play .... lest they decide to make TO seem more important than he already thinks he is.

I think that we are about a month away from "The Future" and his name is Jason Campbell.

Skins schedule and division could drop them from contention fast.


How many TDs has McNabb thrown to WRs other than TO?
How many rushing TDs do the Eagles have?

And now they get the Skins in DC after they were humiliated by the Giants.

No way would I bet on the Eagles beating them!!

[Sodak]

I wonder if the next team to sign TO could have a clause in his contract to help him to keep his mouth shut?

[watermock]

When he is given his outright release next year, will anyone be willing to pony up the cash he wants to play?

Would you?

[Jens1893]

I wonder if the next team to sign TO could have a clause in his contract to help him to keep his mouth shut?

patrick kluivert, a dutch football player, signed for valencia this summer and had a clause put in his contract that the team can terminate his contract if he´s seen in night clubs the day before matches 3 times. contracts are guaranteed here.

[Play2win]

When he is given his outright release next year, will anyone be willing to pony up the cash he wants to play?
Right now I am not so sure its going to wait as far as next year. It might happen later this year...

[Arkie]

This sucks for us! I see zero chance of the Eagles beating the Skins without him.

I see only a small chance of the Eagles beating the skins anyway, with or without TO.

[ludo21]

Our beatdown of the Eagles is having a ripple effect more than I thought. I figured it was a deep blow but it obviously sent TO over the edge.


LOL, yeah and were on highlights all the time with our DL putting Mcnabb on his back. :thumbsup:

TO is a clown, he is getting what he deserves. Good timing by the Egirls to suspend him becuase he was doubtful anyways.ROFL!

[Sodak]

patrick kluivert, a dutch football player, signed for valencia this summer and had a clause put in his contract that the team can terminate his contract if he´s seen in night clubs the day before matches 3 times. contracts are guaranteed here.

Next time the league and the players association meet, the league might seriously need to consider allowing the negotion of this agreement/clause into player contracts. The league controls almost every aspect of a players role in football, I'm suprised they haven't addressed this issue already.

I'm not much of a supporter of the leagues petty rules, but some players conduct has become a serious detriment to the individual teams and/or the league itself. After all, not everyone can play for the misfit Fade.

[yavoon]

When he is given his outright release next year, will anyone be willing to pony up the cash he wants to play?

he'll probably do what he did w/ the eagles. settle for some lesser contract and let everyone know thats where he "wants" to play. afterall he took less to play w/ the eagles remember?

[Drek]

Never know, this could be the type of thing that gets the Eagles to rally behind McNabb and play quality football tommorow. I hope so, for our pick's sake.

[yavoon]

Never know, this could be the type of thing that gets the Eagles to rally behind McNabb and play quality football tommorow. I hope so, for our pick's sake.

or maybe finally stop being retards and let mcnabb have his surgery

[Play2win]

I wouldn't be suprised if the E-Girls make a Rebound and make a stronge push for the playoffs...

[-Slap-]

Skins haven't been able to stop a run to the right side since they played the throw-in and are 1-3 in that timespan.

Shanahan may have managed to not only win our game and improve draft status, but show everyone else how to beat the Skins as well.

I look for the headlines to be along the lines of "Eagles win w/o TO and a return to the run game".

Even the game that they won against the awful 49ers, they gave up a 72 yard TD to the backup HB (Frank Gore).

Win or Lose, Eagle will come to play .... lest they decide to make TO seem more important than he already thinks he is.

I think that we are about a month away from "The Future" and his name is Jason Campbell.

Skins schedule and division could drop them from contention fast.

The Eagles are running the ball 72% of the time. No team has ever advanced to the Super Bowl running more than 61% of the time. You can't ignore the running game all year and then suddenly decide you're going to just implement it into the offense. Not if you expect to have any kind of success.

[Arkie]

Never know, this could be the type of thing that gets the Eagles to rally behind McNabb and play quality football tommorow. I hope so, for our pick's sake.

That's a good thing for the Eagles. Owens was doubtful to play anyway. Now he's not getting paid, and the Eagles can rally around McNabb. Owens teamates hate him. He's trying to take money out of their pockets.

[Jens1893]

The Eagles are running the ball 72% of the time. No team has ever advanced to the Super Bowl running more than 61% of the time. You can't ignore the running game all year and then suddenly decide you're going to just implement it into the offense. Not if you expect to have any kind of success.

especially as westbrook is, for me at least, no true running back that can get the tough yards ... i know reid loves westbrook, but he´s more of another receiver rather than a running back for me.

[yavoon]

especially as westbrook is, for me at least, no true running back that can get the tough yards ... i know reid loves westbrook, but he´s more of another receiver rather than a running back for me.

bah westbrook does fine as far as I can tell when they want to run him. westbrook is very talented. I think its more of a problem of the eagles oline, westbrook could be great if the team had a more run oriented line but they dont. the eagles have the largest offensive line in the league, they are just a bunch of mammoth immovable pass blockers who aren't getting to the second level and aren't getting big pushes.

[Broncoman13]

The Eagles are running the ball 72% of the time. No team has ever advanced to the Super Bowl running more than 61% of the time. You can't ignore the running game all year and then suddenly decide you're going to just implement it into the offense. Not if you expect to have any kind of success.

That post is all sorts of F'd up!!! Yet I know exactly what he's saying! :crazy:

[-Slap-]

This is just a lost season for Philly. McNabb is playing at 50%. I hate to say it, but it will be merciful when he's finally knocked out for the year. The Owens soap opera is a huge distraction. Reid's penurious cap management is constantly magnified by TO's wailing. I'm sure the media mentioning Philly's $12 million in cap room every day doesn't sit especially well in the lockerroom. Most of the guys either want a piece, or they at least want to see it spent to shore up areas of need.

[Crushaholic]

Hey, Eagles...FredEx is available...ROFL!

[GreatBronco16]

Well I for one just hope that TO doesn't play again this year. Then I hope the Eagles release him, then I hope that all NFL teams have a behind closed doors meetings to deceide that no team even bothers to hire TO for next year.

I could really go a solid year of football without having to hear TO and his mouth.


On a side note, I would be willing to bet that if he came to Denver for 4 million a year, Shanny and this team would make sure he keeps his mouth shut. I would really love to have his talent out there on the field.

[bpc]

I love the way TO plays, hate his attitude, and he will be gone from Philly by next season and probably in Atlanta or Oakland.

As that is, am I the only one that thought he really didn't say anything that bad in his interview?

He said Philly would be better if McNabb was healthy. That is undeniably true.

He also said that Philly didn't honor him for his 100th TD and he thought it was classless... at least you could have announced it, even if he had only caught 20 of those td's in Philly. Only two players in the NFL are currently in that club. That is true.

He didn't even bring up the Favre topic. He was goaded into talking about it.

I don't think he said anything all that bad... not that he hasn't said bad things before but I don't agree with suspending him over this.

[Garcia Bronco]

WTF...he didn't do anything wrong...LMAO!

[Jens1893]

http://www.sanfrancisco49ers.de/fanzone/attachments/00000000001/He_Is_Your_Mess_Now.jpg

[Broncoman13]

I love the way TO plays, hate his attitude, and he will be gone from Philly by next season and probably in Atlanta or Oakland.

As that is, am I the only one that thought he really didn't say anything that bad in his interview?

He said Philly would be better if McNabb was healthy. That is undeniably true.

He also said that Philly didn't honor him for his 100th TD and he thought it was classless... at least you could have announced it, even if he had only caught 20 of those td's in Philly. Only two players in the NFL are currently in that club. That is true.

He didn't even bring up the Favre topic. He was goaded into talking about it.

I don't think he said anything all that bad... not that he hasn't said bad things before but I don't agree with suspending him over this.

I said this yesterday and too my suprise wasn't hounded and drug under the bus. I guess a lot of people feel the same way. Him saying he was out for two weeks after turning his ankle was more overboard IMO. If I was a teammate I'd be more upset about that then his comments. Honestly though, I don't blame him for saying he was going to be out two weeks. The team shiat on him before and he has a good point when he says (in not so certain terms) that you don't need him b/c his replacement can do just as well.

[Broncoman13]

Slappy, what exactly are you expecting to get for TO now? Do you think that somebody is going to give you a top 5 WR for a player that won't be back until the playoffs... and then may not play even then???

[Florida_Bronco]

http://www.sanfrancisco49ers.de/fanzone/attachments/00000000001/He_Is_Your_Mess_Now.jpg

LOL

[missingnumber7]

I wonder if the ravens have thanked the NFL yet? On another note...remember how much it hurt Keyshawn when he did that to the Bucs...and how the rest of the league responded...it took his old friend Parsells for him to get another decent job, and he still ain't gettin paid what he was. Owens attitude finally caught up with him and he better realize that he isn't bigger than the game. Many of the big name recievers learn that over time. Moss did with dante. It takes a good QB to get you the ball on a consistent basis and if you and the qb have bad blood...your in trouble. That and another lesson for WR's...don't talk to Irvin.

[watermock]

I said this yesterday and too my suprise wasn't hounded and drug under the bus. I guess a lot of people feel the same way. Him saying he was out for two weeks after turning his ankle was more overboard IMO. If I was a teammate I'd be more upset about that then his comments. Honestly though, I don't blame him for saying he was going to be out two weeks. The team shiat on him before and he has a good point when he says (in not so certain terms) that you don't need him b/c his replacement can do just as well.

You want to explain how the Eagles crapped on T.O. for me there Oskie? I don't think he can read...that's why he has an agent...who apparently can't read either...illiterates generally have menial jobs...other than the fact I stole him in FF (I thought) he's a turd...the team shiat on him? Name one instance...your a moron..he's not even injured, that's why he is suspended...he wasn't injured in the Bronco game at all...he's a stone cold liar and he got called on it, that's the real reason he was suspended...

[FADERPROOF]

I love the way TO plays, hate his attitude, and he will be gone from Philly by next season and probably in Atlanta or Oakland.

As that is, am I the only one that thought he really didn't say anything that bad in his interview?

He said Philly would be better if McNabb was healthy. That is undeniably true.

He also said that Philly didn't honor him for his 100th TD and he thought it was classless... at least you could have announced it, even if he had only caught 20 of those td's in Philly. Only two players in the NFL are currently in that club. That is true.

He didn't even bring up the Favre topic. He was goaded into talking about it.

I don't think he said anything all that bad... not that he hasn't said bad things before but I don't agree with suspending him over this.

Yes, he really did say something "that bad" in his interview.

He attacked the character of the organization that he is employed by, along with saying that they would be 7-0 with Brett Favre as the QB instead of Donovan McNabb.

There are things you say and things you keep to yourself, this is certainly an instance of things being better left unsaid. He could've even said something like,"I really did want some acknowledgement about my 100th TD catch and I'm not too happy that I didn't get it," and that wouldn't have been fine, but he went to the labeling and he labeled the Eagles as CLASSLESS for it. You don't go and call an organization classless and expect them to just ignore it or brush it off.

He's created a nice schism in the Eagles lockeroom, the same Eagles team that he shown time and time and time again that they do not tolerate any kind of **** from players and they do not care how good a player is, that he is no bigger than the team and they're certainly letting him know that now.

[Broncoman13]

I guess I spoke too soon. Sorry Mock, I forgot the village idiot hadn't had his chance to post. Have another!!! :cheers:

[azbroncfan]

someone will be desperate enough and take a chance. although it surely is interesting to see that even the eagles organization, an organization that usually takes no sh*t from anyone, has failed with the task of taming terrell owens.
Are you kidding me? I'm already cringing of the Idea of the broncos facing owens, moss and porter.

[Jesterhole]

So how long before Al Davis makes the call? Two weeks?

T.O. and Moss playing side by side would be...interesting.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

You want to explain how the Eagles crapped on T.O. for me there Oskie? I don't think he can read...that's why he has an agent...who apparently can't read either...illiterates generally have menial jobs...other than the fact I stole him in FF (I thought) he's a turd...the team shiat on him? Name one instance...your a moron..he's not even injured, that's why he is suspended...he wasn't injured in the Bronco game at all...he's a stone cold liar and he got called on it, that's the real reason he was suspended...
How do you know if he's injured or not? And it's not "your a moron" it's YOU'RE a moron!

[watermock]

No, the fact of the matter is T.O . isn't even injured and threw a fit and was thrown off the team...what part of this don't you understand?

How do you know if he's injured or not? And it's not "your a moron" it's YOU'RE a moron!

Maybe because he was never injured in the Bronco game? Duh...He faked the injury and then got placed on suspension, which is what he wanted...he's a moron...be the idiot, you wear the clown suit well.

[orange 4 life]

Wow. This is like music to my ears. Have a nice offseason Egirls and Egirl fans! Love it!

you know philly, i had no idea what you go through until last sunday.

the eagles fans at mile high were so obnoxious and ignorant i didnt know whether to laugh or get angry.
it was absolutely out of control.

the raiders and their fans will always be the worst, but the eagles fans moves a LONG way up the hate chart in my book sunday.

i hope youre enjoying rubbing in our win, and i hope you continue to do it all year.

jake

[orange 4 life]

Wow. This is like music to my ears. Have a nice offseason Egirls and Egirl fans! Love it!

you know philly, i had no idea what you go through until last sunday.

the eagles fans at mile high were so obnoxious and ignorant i didnt know whether to laugh or get angry.
it was absolutely out of control.

the raiders and their fans will always be the worst, but the eagles fans moves a LONG way up the hate chart in my book sunday.

i hope youre enjoying rubbing in our win, and i hope you continue to do it all year.

jake

[Broncoman13]

No, the fact of the matter is T.O . isn't even injured and threw a fit and was thrown off the team...what part of this don't you understand?


Thrown off the team??? Threw a fit??? Isn't injured??? There's a whole lot of this to not understand Mock. I dno't feel like dealing with your ass tonight though so flame away!

[watermock]

Why do I know he's not injured? He would of been major league poor me if he was...fact is he was never injured...in fact...noone can name a play when he was injured quite honestly...your a moron...why do you think he's suspended? He's not injured at all....He thinks he's going to get some huge contract...it's pretty funny...Bang will love this one...maybe Washington will take him...Or Oakland...

[Broncoman13]

you know philly, i had no idea what you go through until last sunday.

the eagles fans at mile high were so obnoxious and ignorant i didnt know whether to laugh or get angry.
it was absolutely out of control.

the raiders and their fans will always be the worst, but the eagles fans moves a LONG way up the hate chart in my book sunday.

i hope youre enjoying rubbing in our win, and i hope you continue to do it all year.

jake


Hell yeah!!! I wonder how many times Philly got to say SCOREBOARD BIATCH! last week?

[Broncoman13]

Why do I know he's not injured? He would of been major league poor me if he was...fact is he was never injured...in fact...noone can name a play when he was injured quite honestly...your a moron...why do you think he's suspended? He's not injured at all....He thinks he's going to get some huge contract...it's pretty funny...Bang will love this one...maybe Washington will take him...Or Oakland...

Or another classy organization like the VIQUEENS!

[Sassy]

Hell yeah!!! I wonder how many times Philly got to say SCOREBOARD BIATCH! last week?
Or how much money he won! LOL!

[Bronco_Beerslug]

No, the fact of the matter is T.O . isn't even injured and threw a fit and was thrown off the team...what part of this don't you understand?

Maybe because he was never injured in the Bronco game? Duh...He faked the injury and then got placed on suspension, which is what he wanted...he's a moron...be the idiot, you wear the clown suit well.

I don't know if he was injured in the Bronco game or not. Maybe he tripped over his dick in the shower and pulled a hammy, I don't know. But the question was how do you know?

[Broncoman13]

I don't know if he was injured in the Bronco game or not. Maybe he tripped over his dick in the shower and pulled a hammy, I don't know. But the question was how do you know?


Mock knows b/c great minds think alike!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao

[Merlin]

Why do I know he's not injured? He would of been major league poor me if he was...fact is he was never injured...in fact...noone can name a play when he was injured quite honestly...
Actually, the article seems to back Mock on this one. To quote:

"Early in the week, he apprised Philadelphia officials that he had sprained his ankle in last Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, and might require some time off. One day later, he was back at practice and seemingly prepared to play against the Redskins on Sunday night, at least before the latest incendiary incident."

So, one minute he may have to miss some games, the next day he is at practice and ready for Sunday. Maybe the threat of suspension improved his injury.

[bpc]

Yes, he really did say something "that bad" in his interview.

He attacked the character of the organization that he is employed by, along with saying that they would be 7-0 with Brett Favre as the QB instead of Donovan McNabb.

There are things you say and things you keep to yourself, this is certainly an instance of things being better left unsaid. He could've even said something like,"I really did want some acknowledgement about my 100th TD catch and I'm not too happy that I didn't get it," and that wouldn't have been fine, but he went to the labeling and he labeled the Eagles as CLASSLESS for it. You don't go and call an organization classless and expect them to just ignore it or brush it off.

He's created a nice schism in the Eagles lockeroom, the same Eagles team that he shown time and time and time again that they do not tolerate any kind of **** from players and they do not care how good a player is, that he is no bigger than the team and they're certainly letting him know that now.


I'm not even trying to defend TO. I just happened to take a look at the article that was written and didn't think it was all that bad. It was media members that put up lines like "Owens thinks Eagles would be better with Favre."

He never stated that clearly, he was asked what his response was to Michael Irvin who said the Eagles would be 6-1 or 7-0 with a healthy Favre at the helm... he said he would have to agree however all throughout the interview he said that the Eagles season depended on the health of McNabb and they would be doing much better had he not gotten hurt. I don't find that bashing somebody but clearly stating the truth. A healthy Favre would be better then a hurt McNabb but he isn't saying thats what he wants... he was asked his oppinion on a statement.

As for bashing the character of the Eagles organization... this is an organization that has shown a propensity to not only low ball their own players and free agents but also toss loyal members to the side whenever they feel like it. You can look at the list of players they have messed with contract wise... Corey Simon, Jerimiah Trotter, Bobby Taylor, Troy Vincent, Duce Staley, and the list goes on... now they have David Akers and Westbrook to deal with this offseason as well. This organization brings a lot of this crud down on themselves, I'm surprised that it has taken this long for somebody to speak out about it.

I'm not by any means condoning the actions by TO across the board... i just happened to think he didn't say anything all that bad with this last interview. It just seems like the journalist was goading him into talking about certain things that the media could manipulate. And... of course, they did.

"TO thinks Favre would be a better QB for the Eagles then McNabb" which is clearly trying to spark the fued between them when it was not what he said.

Whatever. Just another reason i'm happy to be a broncos fan... where we do take care of our own and honor players that do things special. Hell, do you think we really needed to hold that retirement press conference for Jerry Rice? Do you think the Eagles would have done that? The Eagles wouldn't even announce when TO caught his 100 td catch of his career, not a small feat. That is just sad.

[FantomForce]

Our beatdown of the Eagles is having a ripple effect more than I thought. I figured it was a deep blow but it obviously sent TO over the edge.
Whether or not it was our beat down, which was spectacular, I think that this was coming down the road sooner or later

[-Slap-]

Slappy, what exactly are you expecting to get for TO now? Do you think that somebody is going to give you a top 5 WR for a player that won't be back until the playoffs... and then may not play even then???
Oh, was I shopping him? That's news to me.

[dnvrbrncos]

I could care less how great of a football player he is.

Dang it. Can't I go at least one week without hearing or reading this phrase incorrectly said/written?

To set the record straight, it's "I couldn't care less". If you "could care less" that means you care some and can still drop in your level of caring. If you "couldn't care less" that means you are at the bottom. You don't have another ounce of caring left to give.

I'll issue you a warning this time. Next time's a fine.

Phrase Cop out.

[FantomForce]

TO has got to be the most overrated idot to ever put on the pads. What a waste of talent, can't wait to see that beyond the glory on FOX. Great talent broke into the league took over for Jerry in San Fran, cried his way to attention with one touchdown catch, claimed that his QB was gay, refused to go to the Ravens, hired an agent with whom himself became gay and are now partners in more than one sense, and we will see the final chapter unfold soon. Damn! This should be primtime for a lifetime movie. Burn in hell TO_i_O_i_

[Bronco_Beerslug]

TO has got to be the most overrated idot to ever put on the pads. What a waste of talent, can't wait to see that beyond the glory on FOX. Great talent broke into the league took over for Jerry in San Fran, cried his way to attention with one touchdown catch, claimed that his QB was gay, refused to go to the Ravens, hired an agent with whom himself became gay and are now partners in more than one sense, and we will see the final chapter unfold soon. Damn! This should be primtime for a lifetime movie. Burn in hell TO_i_O_i_
On the field he is anything but overrated.

[FADERPROOF]

I'm not even trying to defend TO. I just happened to take a look at the article that was written and didn't think it was all that bad. It was media members that put up lines like "Owens thinks Eagles would be better with Favre."

He never stated that clearly, he was asked what his response was to Michael Irvin who said the Eagles would be 6-1 or 7-0 with a healthy Favre at the helm... he said he would have to agree however all throughout the interview he said that the Eagles season depended on the health of McNabb and they would be doing much better had he not gotten hurt. I don't find that bashing somebody but clearly stating the truth. A healthy Favre would be better then a hurt McNabb but he isn't saying thats what he wants... he was asked his oppinion on a statement.

As for bashing the character of the Eagles organization... this is an organization that has shown a propensity to not only low ball their own players and free agents but also toss loyal members to the side whenever they feel like it. You can look at the list of players they have messed with contract wise... Corey Simon, Jerimiah Trotter, Bobby Taylor, Troy Vincent, Duce Staley, and the list goes on... now they have David Akers and Westbrook to deal with this offseason as well. This organization brings a lot of this crud down on themselves, I'm surprised that it has taken this long for somebody to speak out about it.

I'm not by any means condoning the actions by TO across the board... i just happened to think he didn't say anything all that bad with this last interview. It just seems like the journalist was goading him into talking about certain things that the media could manipulate. And... of course, they did.

"TO thinks Favre would be a better QB for the Eagles then McNabb" which is clearly trying to spark the fued between them when it was not what he said.

Whatever. Just another reason i'm happy to be a broncos fan... where we do take care of our own and honor players that do things special. Hell, do you think we really needed to hold that retirement press conference for Jerry Rice? Do you think the Eagles would have done that? The Eagles wouldn't even announce when TO caught his 100 td catch of his career, not a small feat. That is just sad.

It was the agreement with what Irvin said that got him in trouble, meaning that if Favre was in Philly then they'd be a better team than they are with McNabb.

And about the organization, the Eagles only loyalties are to victories, they don't need to be loyal to players and coaches and even some fans. This is a business like every other business, they do whatever they need to do to get results and don't need to be concerned about the certain emplyoees as long as the bottom line of production is successful. My job could give 2 ****s about me personally, but as long as I show up and I'm dedicated then they will keep me employed and pay me, but they do not have to put up with me bitching about the company and calling them classless, that would get me punished and/or terminated.

That's how we need to start viewing this subject, from a business standpoint. The organization holds all the cards and the players are merely employees that show up to do their work and get paid accordingly.

Personally, this is the straw that broke the camel's back as well, they've been sick of Terrell's act ever since the offseason hit, with his jabs at McNabb, his holdout, his agent, and now this, I truly think the Eagles just got fed up with this primadonna and snapped this time. T.O. kept calling their bluffs thinking that he can do whatever the **** he wants to do and the Eagles finally called him on it. He fought the law, the law won, and hopefully this will get Owens a new perspective about a job and he'll grow up from this...

...sadly, I don't think that is going to happen.

[Dudeskey]

Heh, This reminds me of the Keyshawn Johnson treatment Gruden administered a couple years back

[Bronco_Beerslug]

It was the agreement with what Irvin said that got him in trouble, meaning that if Favre was in Philly then they'd be a better team than they are with McNabb.

And about the organization, the Eagles only loyalties are to victories, they don't need to be loyal to players and coaches and even some fans. This is a business like every other business, they do whatever they need to do to get results and don't need to be concerned about the certain emplyoees as long as the bottom line of production is successful. My job could give 2 ****s about me personally, but as long as I show up and I'm dedicated then they will keep me employed and pay me, but they do not have to put up with me b****ing about the company and calling them classless, that would get me punished and/or terminated.

That's how we need to start viewing this subject, from a business standpoint. The organization holds all the cards and the players are merely employees that show up to do their work and get paid accordingly.

Personally, this is the straw that broke the camel's back as well, they've been sick of Terrell's act ever since the offseason hit, with his jabs at McNabb, his holdout, his agent, and now this, I truly think the Eagles just got fed up with this primadonna and snapped this time. T.O. kept calling their bluffs thinking that he can do whatever the **** he wants to do and the Eagles finally called him on it. He fought the law, the law won, and hopefully this will get Owens a new perspective about a job and he'll grow up from this...

...sadly, I don't think that is going to happen.

Actually, it's being said now that he DIDN'T apologize to the team which was one of Reid's requiremnets not to be suspended. Apparently Reid is who made the call on the suspension. Anyone wanna guess when he can play for them again (when his injury heals)?

[Rascal]

I mentioned earlier about how he didn't apologize for his actual comments regarding McNabb and the team but rather apologized for complaining about nothing being done about his 100th TD.

Looks like Reid didn't think he did enough. I think he will be gone for 1-2 weeks to be honest, they can't afford just to piss the season away. Who are they going to rely on...Greg Lewis and Reggie Brown? LOL!! If they really do that then I would see what they wanted for claw.

[Mile High Shack]

so how long is he actually going to miss?

[Bronco_Beerslug]

so how long is he actually going to miss?
My guess, as soon as he's healthy, all is forgiven.

[Mile High Shack]

My guess, as soon as he's healthy, all is forgiven.

I can't imagine a team in a playoff hunt giving up their best player on the field

yeah I know he is a pain in the ass

but Reid makes his point, TO shuts up the rest of the year and he leaves next year.........but I can't see him missing more than 2 games

[Hogan11]

Whatever Owens does , it doesn't matter because he backs it all up on the field..........right?

Right?? ??? ::)

Sit long and hard, jerk.....Ha!

[Mile High Shack]

Whatever Owens does , it doesn't matter because he backs it all up on the field..........right?

Right?? ??? ::)

Sit long and hard, jerk.....Ha!

certainly didn't say that

just debating some trades that are possible in fantasy football

I can't imagine giving away some 2nd stringers for TO

[Hogan11]

certainly didn't say that

just debating some trades that are possible in fantasy football

I can't imagine giving away some 2nd stringers for TO

Not in reference to that, just some feel any behavior is acceptable as long as players produce on the field......this just illustrates how wrong that notion is is all....

[Popps]

My guess, as soon as he's healthy, all is forgiven.

We have a winner.

I read through this whole thread looking for someone to pop that bubble.

Anyone else find it real convenient that T.O. is suspended when he might have to miss a couple of weeks, anyway?

Anyone think if he were healthy, he'd still be suspended? If it was playoff time?

Please. Nice PR move on Philly's part. Good message to send to player, but nothing more. When bitch-boy can play again, he'll be out there.

[ludo21]

We have a winner.

I read through this whole thread looking for someone to pop that bubble.

Anyone else find it real convenient that T.O. is suspended when he might have to miss a couple of weeks, anyway?

Anyone think if he were healthy, he'd still be suspended? If it was playoff time?

Please. Nice PR move on Philly's part. Good message to send to player, but nothing more. When b****-boy can play again, he'll be out there.


that was my first post, you must have missed it. Exactly my point, it looks good for the Egirls and it benefits TO to get some time to rest. He was doubtful anyway. Once he can play, he will be off his "suspension" and back to superstar status. He is a great athlete and w/o him i dont know how a Reid offense can do anything at all.

[bronco militia]

if the eagles can get on a roll without him, then I bet you never see TO in eagles uni again.

[ludo21]

if the eagles can get on a roll without him, then I bet you never see TO in eagles uni again.


The only reason they might go ona roll is w/o TO Reid will/should wise up and run Westbrook at least 15-20 times a game and that will give the rookie WR some time to get open.

[Rascal]

Yeap I think you are right militia.

[Circle Orange]

Not that I give a rat's ass about Philly, but I almost wish they'd waited until after the Sunday nite game against the 'Skins...this may actually help them concentrate better.

I think Owens is mental...pathetic...so out of it words don't describe. Maybe he never recovered from the rejection by Jeff Garcia. http://scosoft.com/s/Love/74fccd9a.gif

[PatsWin2002]

I haven't read this thread, but T.O. is a tool......a talented tool, but a tool who's act will fly in a very short list of places beyond Oakland.

[GreatBronco16]

I'm just hear to laugh at TO some more.


:laugh: Ha! Hilarious! :giggle: !Booya!

And I have to give a big :thumbsup: to Philly for doing it.

[TomServo]

My guess, as soon as he's healthy, all is forgiven

your assuming that owens can take it like a man and rise above it. everything points to the opposite. i can imagine an idiot like owens taking this slight to the grave.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

your assuming that owens can take it like a man and rise above it. everything points to the opposite. i can imagine an idiot like owens taking this slight to the grave.
I'm assuming the Eagles still want to try and win games.

[Ballhawk]

This will be a rallying point for the team this weak. I expect to see Philly play hard and determined.

[Broncoman13]

I think you've seen Owens play his last game as an Eagle. It's already being reported that this situation is almost identical to the Keyshawn/Gruden situation that happened a couple years ago. TO won't see the field again this year.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

I'd love to see TO in KC. He'd be just what we need to offset a large drop in offensive production in the next few years. With TO, LJ and Gonzalez, we'd be set up for years on offense.

[Broncoman13]

I'd love to see TO in KC. He'd be just what we need to offset a large drop in offensive production in the next few years. With TO, LJ and Gonzalez, we'd be set up for years on offense.


LMAO!!!!!!!!!! Desperate times call for desperate measures??? rofl

[Bronco_Beerslug]

I think you've seen Owens play his last game as an Eagle. It's already being reported that this situation is almost identical to the Keyshawn/Gruden situation that happened a couple years ago. TO won't see the field again this year.
What are the odds you're giving on this? I actually see the potential for team unraveling over this if they're losing games.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

LMAO!!!!!!!!!! Desperate times call for desperate measures??? rofl

Yeah, sort of like trading your franchise running back.

[Broncoman13]

Yeah, sort of like trading your franchise running back.


??? I thought we ended up alright! And judging by this years performances, we really didn't lose much at RB. Wouldn't you agree? btw, how did you vote on that important little poll on CP? Do you shave your boys little man? Joke of a franchise, joke of a message board, joke of a fanbase!

[Broncoman13]

What are the odds you're giving on this? I actually see the potential for team unraveling over this if they're losing games.


Oh I agree. I guess the big problem right now is that half of the team is divided to begin with. Several players feel loyal toward Donovan, while others to TO. Supposedly that's one of the factors in thinking they may just leave him out for the season. Right now I'd say its probably about 51% he'll be out for the rest of the year!

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Joke of a franchise, joke of a message board, joke of a fanbase!

Hilarious. The Chiefs are one of the hallmark franchises in this league. Our message board easily blows yours out of the water, and of course, our fans didn't abandon the stadium in droves when we were leading in the 4th quarter.

[Circle Orange]

the interviews I saw were more along the lines of "good riddance." http://scosoft.com/s/i/75c56108.gif

[Broncoman13]

Hilarious. The Chiefs are one of the hallmark franchises in this league. Our message board easily blows yours out of the water, and of course, our fans didn't abandon the stadium in droves when we were leading in the 4th quarter.


By Hallmark I guess you mean they're likened to one of those soft, heart warming, inspirational cards of hope? Afterall, you couldn't be a Chefs fan without all of those traits. Have the Chefs ever won a playoff game in the NFL?

[Circle Orange]

Yeah, sort of like trading your franchise running back.

Like "tricky" Ricky Williams? http://scosoft.com/s/t/7ba9a36a.gif

[-Slap-]

Dang it. Can't I go at least one week without hearing or reading this phrase incorrectly said/written?

To set the record straight, it's "I couldn't care less". If you "could care less" that means you care some and can still drop in your level of caring. If you "couldn't care less" that means you are at the bottom. You don't have another ounce of caring left to give.

I'll issue you a warning this time. Next time's a fine.

Phrase Cop out.
While you're on the topic, try and convince people that lose is the opposite of win and loose is the opposite of tight.

[TotallyScrewed]

I haven't read this thread, but T.O. is a tool......a talented tool, but a tool who's act will fly in a very short list of places beyond Oakland.

Now, there's a scary thought. If KC picked him up, it would be just like Philly, a one man team but Oakland would be truly scary. They'd be like a 97-98 Broncos team in a way. A really powerful offense that allows the poorer defense to gamble every down.

[Florida_Bronco]

[QUOTE=Bob's your Information Minister]Our message board easily blows yours out of the waterQUOTE]

That is what trolls like you do to the boards, you alone must lower the board's collective level of intelligence a couple of notches. Not to mention what you do to the level of masculinity here.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

That is what trolls like you do to the boards, you alone must lower the board's collective level of intelligence a couple of notches. Not to mention what you do to the level of masculinity here.
What the hell? I didn't start the fire.

[Broncoman13]

What the hell? I didn't start the fire.


Truth hurts huh!!!

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Our message board easily blows yours out of the water
Really? Then WTH are you spending 14 out of every 16 waking hrs over here.
Are you banned again over there?

[Bronx33]

Priceless. Owens big mouth will cost him 210g each game.
He thinks he is worth more, well how about playing for less now. Good job EAGLES. It is about time somebody stood their ground with this idiot. I could care less how great of a football player he is.

Sadly that amount can be found in his couch any given day..