TO... "I'm sorry..."

[Heads22]

Drew Rosenhaus is a dick.

[chimpy2121]

Drew Rosenhaus is a dick.

 

I was just about to post that. This press conference is making me sick.

[Heads22]

He makes me want to vomit.

[greasywheels121]

This is f***in' hilarious.

[Steff]

Owens Apologizes and Wants to Come Back

By ROB MAADDI, AP Sports Writer

1 minute ago

 

 

 

PHILADELPHIA - Terrell Owens has apologized to Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, quarterback Donovan McNabb, the team's owner, the team's president and fans.

 

He read the statement outside his house in Moorestown, N.J., a day after the team said he would not return this season.

 

"I fight for what I think is right. In doing so, I alientated a lot of my fans and my teammates," he said.

 

His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said Owens was making a public apology in hopes of returning to the Eagles this year.

 

Owens' brief — but tumultuous — time in Philadelphia ended Monday when the All-Pro wide receiver was told not to return to the team this season.

 

"This decision is a result of a large number of situations that accumulated over a long period of time, during which Terrell had been warned repeatedly about the consequences of his actions," Reid said.

 

Owens was suspended for Sunday night's 17-10 loss at Washington, and will remain suspended for three more games without pay. After that, the Eagles plan to deactivate him for the rest of the season.

 

Though he's perhaps the best wideout in the NFL, Owens caused far too many distractions with his selfish behavior.

 

"We gave Terrell every opportunity to avoid this outcome," Reid said.

 

Owens was suspended Saturday, two days after he said the Eagles showed "a lack of class" for not publicly recognizing his 100th career touchdown catch in a game on Oct. 23. In the same interview with ESPN.com on Thursday, Owens said the Eagles would be better off with Green Bay's Brett Favre at quarterback instead of McNabb.

 

Owens also was involved in a fight last week with former Eagles defensive end Hugh Douglas, who remains with the team as its "ambassador." Owens apologized for his comments about the organization in a brief statement Friday, but didn't apologize to McNabb or the team.

 

"The league has been notified by the players' union that they will be grieving our right to take that action," Reid said, "therefore there is nothing more that I can say at this point."

 

Owens summoned police to his house late Monday because there were some people on his property. He said he wanted to be left alone, had no comment and would contact the news media when he did want to speak, police at the scene said.

 

Later, two pizzas were delivered to Owens' home. Someone answered the door — not Owens — and gave deliveryman James McDevitt a $5 tip. McDevitt said he left the tip on the door step.

 

Owens' relationship with the Eagles took a drastic turn after he fired longtime agent David Joseph, hired Rosenhaus and demanded a new contract just one season into the seven-year, $48.97 million deal he signed when he came to Philadelphia in March 2004.

 

Owens is scheduled to earn $3.25 million this season, meaning the four-game suspension would cost him almost $800,000.

 

The Eagles will have to pay Owens nearly $1 million to stay home the final five games. They could've simply released him already, but they didn't want his signing bonus to affect the salary cap or allow him to go to another team.

 

Owens will either be traded or cut after the season. He's due to receive a $5 million roster bonus in March 2006, so the Eagles will decide his fate before then.

 

Owens made more than $9 million last season, when he helped lead Philadelphia to the Super Bowl.

 

Two years ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided they'd had enough of Keyshawn Johnson and made a similar move.

 

After Johnson criticized coach Jon Gruden, the Super Bowl champion Bucs deactivated the star receiver and sent him home for the final six games with pay.

 

The Eagles are 4-4 this season. And McNabb, who feuded with Owens throughout the summer and has been a constant target of his criticism, finally took a stand in the matter, saying the team might be "better off" without Owens.

 

"Obviously it is tough losing a guy of his caliber, his ability, but I think we might be better off," McNabb said after throwing an interception that sealed the loss to Washington.

 

"We're 4-4. We're not 1-7. I think that's the way to look at it. For the guys in the locker room, we win together and we lose together," he said.

 

Asked to elaborate on how the team could be better off without its top receiver, McNabb emphasized the remaining players are united with the same goal of winning.

 

Rookie Reggie Brown filled in for Owens against Washington and caught five passes for 94 yards, including a 56-yard TD reception. But the Eagles' offense continued to struggle and couldn't score the tying touchdown with three shots from the Redskins 7 in the final minutes.

 

The Eagles were 17-5 with Owens, including a 24-21 loss to New England in the Super Bowl. In that game, Owens had nine catches for 122 yards after defying his doctor's advice and playing 6 1/2 weeks after ankle surgery.

 

They're 2-1 without him in games that matter, winning twice in the NFC playoffs.

 

This was the second time Owens has been suspended during his controversial 10-year career. In 2000, he was suspended one game by San Francisco coach Steve Mariucci following his infamous touchdown celebrations on the Dallas Cowboys' star logo at the center of Texas Stadium.

 

Owens clashed with management this summer and earned a one-week exile from training camp after a heated dispute with Reid that followed a shouting match with offensive coordinator Brad Childress.

 

Owens forced a trade to the Eagles last year after eight seasons with the 49ers and invigorated the offense with his superior skills. He had 77 catches for 1,200 yards and 14 TDs in 14 games.

 

Soon after Philadelphia lost to the Patriots, Owens took his first shot at McNabb, suggesting the five-time Pro Bowl quarterback was tired in the fourth quarter of the loss.

 

McNabb responded harshly and the two didn't speak for a prolonged period in training camp. They eventually reconciled their relationship and performed well together on the field — Owens has 47 catches for 763 yards and six TDs this season.

 

However, Owens continued to throw verbal jabs at McNabb.

[chimpy2121]

"The media isnt being sincere enough"

 

What a f***ing joke.

[Heads22]

Next question.

[greasywheels121]

I'm s-s-s-s-orry.

[Balta1701]

The Eagles are insane if they even care what he says any more.

[Steff]

My thoughts on the TO fiasco...

 

 

The question is, what is his purpose? He fights with and insults his teammates, pisses off his coach, alienates the entire organization, and probably costs HIMSELF a chance at another Super Bowl. All this to prove Donovan McNabb is less talented than himself? All this to leverage a larger contract? Or is this to go elsewhere, somewhere warmer and with fans more willing to glamorize this pompous fool? This is deja vu from his days in the bay.

 

TO is supremely talented and conditioned. However, so was Jerry Rice. Notice the difference between the two? Rice has rings, records, and respect. He also has plenty of money. He's a legend. TO is swiftly becoming the Mike Tyson of football.

 

Who is worthy of TO's services? Who will he give his A game to, one where performance, humilty, and concentration on the field win out over ego, self-importance, and calamity? I used to think a player of his telents was worth the trouble. However, this time, he cost a lot of people a chance at success. And the funny thing is, this is on the heels of praise for playing hurt in the Super Bowl. This in the midst of being the "difference maker" that finally put Philly over the top.

 

While DM may not be as good as TO wants him to be, he's been pretty successful and he's shown plenty of toughness in playing through injuries. This situation will end with TO not being the solution, but a guy who made a problem worse. And no matter what can be said about Reid, McNabb, and anyone else in Philly, TO pro-actively throws people under the bus in an attempt to validate himself. Just once, I'd like to hear TO turn the eye on himself and tell the world his shortcomings. But, that will likely never happen. Leon loves Leon!

 

Philly may fold and let him return as they need him, although this would be a bad move on a number of fronts. They more likely will pay him to stay home the rest of the year. They may try to trade him, but they will likely wait as long as possible to get the best offer, maybe til the end of the off-season.

 

I see him landing in Atlanta, where the coach is as flaky as he is. Where they need a big name WR in the worst way, to prove Ron Mexico is a quality pocket QB. It's warm there and the fans might be willing to embrace him. But God help everyone involved when things go south, cause IMO, he will not hesitate to do this again. And, I doubt even Al Davis would take the chance on him after strike three!

 

Comments...?

[greasywheels121]

The Eagles are insane if they even care what he says any more.

 

Eagles said they still don't want anything to do w/ him, and they're not buying any of the apologies. They just want to get rid of him.

[Heads22]

Steff, that may be your longest post, ever.

[greasywheels121]

Who is worthy of TO's services? Who will he give his A game to, one where performance, humilty, and concentration on the field win out over ego, self-importance, and calamity? I used to think a player of his telents was worth the trouble. However, this time, he cost a lot of people a chance at success. And the funny thing is, this is on the heels of praise for playing hurt in the Super Bowl. This in the midst of being the "difference maker" that finally put Philly over the top.

 

That's the crazy thing. TO is probably one of the best players in the NFL, and he usually can talk the talk and walk the walk. However, it's just gone too far now. I don't think anyone can consider him to be worth all the trouble.

 

Philly may fold and let him return as they need him, although this would be a bad move on a number of fronts. They more likely will pay him to stay home the rest of the year. They may try to trade him, but they will likely wait as long as possible to get the best offer, maybe til the end of the off-season.

 

They saw the press conference, and they're not budging.

 

I see him landing in Atlanta, where the coach is as flaky as he is. Where they need a big name WR in the worst way, to prove Ron Mexico is a quality pocket QB. It's warm there and the fans might be willing to embrace him. But God help everyone involved when things go south, cause IMO, he will not hesitate to do this again. And, I doubt even Al Davis would take the chance on him after strike three!

 

 

Yesterday, my friend and I both agreed that Atlanta or Oaklandwould be where he would end up, if he ever gets another shot.

[Steff]

Steff, that may be your longest post, ever.

 

 

Not might be.. I'm sure it is.

 

I didn't think I had it in me..

 

Anything more then an "eff you" and my usual "b****" mode and you folks might think I actually know something about sports..

[greasywheels121]

 

[Kyyle23]

The question is, what is his purpose?

 

 

His purpose is to acquire lots and lots of money.

[Steff]

They saw the press conference, and they're not budging.

 

 

I started writing that before I realized they saw his PC.

[kapkomet]

"I fight for what I think is right. In doing so, I alientated a lot of my fans and my teammates," he said.

 

AND HE STILL DIDN'T SAY HE WAS WRONG! OMG, what a TOOL!

[Heads22]

 

     

 

 

 

You can put Edge there too.

[greasywheels121]

You can put Edge there too.

 

Yeah, I could put almost everyone on the team but Vanderjagt. I'm just giving the receivers dap, b/c they keep their mouths shut and are still good. Quite a few WRs don't understand that you can be good w/out opening your mouth.

[whitesoxfan101]

Reporter: "What have you ever done for TO besides getting him kicked off the Eagles?"

Rosenhaus: "Next question."

(T.O. is cracking up in the background).

 

There is NO DOUBT that is my new favorite moment in a press conference ever, and it's not even close. Whoever had the balls to ask that question should get some sort of award.

[Balta1701]

Reporter: "What have you ever done for TO besides getting him kicked off the Eagles?"

Rosenhaus: "Next question."

(T.O. is cracking up in the background).

 

There is NO DOUBT that is my new favorite moment in a press conference ever, and it's not even close.  Whoever had the balls to ask that question should get some sort of award.

Can we get a reporter a post of the month?

 

Hell, can we get this guy promoted to the White House PRess Corps?

[Rowand44]

Reporter: "What have you ever done for TO besides getting him kicked off the Eagles?"

Rosenhaus: "Next question."

(T.O. is cracking up in the background).

 

There is NO DOUBT that is my new favorite moment in a press conference ever, and it's not even close.  Whoever had the balls to ask that question should get some sort of award.

[HuskyCaucasian]

I was just about to post that. This press conference is making me sick.

He's a world class doush bag. He and TO are EXACTLY the same "I, I, I"

No wonder NO ONE wants to deal with him. Drew would come across so much better if he asnt confrontation. He was yelling at the reporters.

[HuskyCaucasian]

Interesting THing about TO, you know that not playing is KILLING him. not because he isnt playng, it's killing him because he cant get all the glory and fill up his MASSIVE ego.