Message to Al Davis: Stay away from Terrell Owens!
Let the Terrell Owens to Oakland rumors begin!
Yes, the Dallas Cowboys made the right move in cutting the controversial drama queen and salvaging a locker room that probably was not going to handle another year of ‘TO’s’ presence.
In his career, he has alienated Jeff Garcia, Donovan McNabb and in 2008, Owens reportedly was at odds with Tony Romo due to his jealousy of the quarterback’s relationship with tight end Jason Witten. Since, Owens name has come up as a key antagonist in the demise of the Cowboys chemistry in their lackluster effort to attain a playoff spot this past season.
Owens, 35, signed a $34 million extension last June that included a $12.9 million signing bonus. But with the Cowboys needing more stability and some sanity within their inner circle, they decided to part ways with a player that in the past has even questioned offensive coordinator Jason Garrett’s play calling while in Dallas and has been in the middle of run ins with coaches at his other stops.
This is the last thing the Raiders need on their roster.
Owens is a big target, a legitimate ‘go to’ receiver and in football terms, exactly what they need for a quarterback like JaMarcus Russell.
What they don’t need is the baggage, diva mentality and me first attitude he comes with.
Owens will never change. He has not shown the ability to do so.
Even after proclaiming his love and weeping after a playoff loss in defending his last quarterback in front of the media.
How quickly things change…
And this dysfunctional behavior is what Al Davis must pass on, as it will just hang a dreary cloud over Tom Cable’s program, with hopes in finally turning the Raiders around.
He has a young quarterback that is starving for some playmakers at wide receiver and an offense in dire need of explosiveness.
Even with these missing components, there is no need for them to gamble on Owens. Eventually, he’ll come back to bite you. And after dealing with a disgruntled Randy Moss a few years back, the last thing the Raiders want is an aging loudmouth who will demand the ball, disrupt the team’s chemistry and hinder any chances of progressing with sanity.
Owens has all world talent. He takes care of his body and even at the latter stages of his career; the six-time all pro can demonstrate brilliance on the football field.
Some will question his ability to continue his dominance on the football field. I won’t question that.
But I will question is his presence on any football team that will look to brighter days. And with Owens on any roster, especially this Raider one, the chance of storms is always in the forecast.
Contact Author: Victor Cotto – SB Report Columnist
