ESPN Hashmarks: NFL head coaches prefer Chad Johnson over T.O.

[WoodysGirl]

July 10, 2008 10:00 AM

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker

This offseason ESPN.com did an anonymous survey of NFL head coaches that explored a variety of topics, including smartest offensive and defensive player, dirtiest player and owner with the best reputation.

Another question we asked NFL head coaches was which Pro Bowl-caliber player would they not want on their roster?

Of the 20 head coaches who responded, 14 voted for Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens, who was the runaway winner. Chad Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals was a distant second with three votes.

But the question is why Owens, and why such a large margin?

When it comes to winning, there is no comparison between Owens and Johnson.

Owens led three different teams to the playoffs and has a Super Bowl appearance with the Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson has just one winning season his entire career in Cincinnati and is 0-1 in the postseason.

Their styles of play vary but both are effective. Their numbers have been comparable the past several seasons.

Yet, a majority of NFL head coaches would rather have Johnson on their team over Owens, which is interesting. It is clear that Owens rates much higher on the distraction scale with coaches.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/hashmarks/0-8-112/NFL-head-coaches-prefer-Chad-Johnson-over-T-O-.html

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

July 10, 2008 10:00 AM

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker

This offseason ESPN.com did an anonymous survey of NFL head coaches that explored a variety of topics, including smartest offensive and defensive player, dirtiest player and owner with the best reputation.

Another question we asked NFL head coaches was which Pro Bowl-caliber player would they not want on their roster?

Of the 20 head coaches who responded, 14 voted for Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens, who was the runaway winner. Chad Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals was a distant second with three votes.

But the question is why Owens, and why such a large margin?

When it comes to winning, there is no comparison between Owens and Johnson.

Owens led three different teams to the playoffs and has a Super Bowl appearance with the Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson has just one winning season his entire career in Cincinnati and is 0-1 in the postseason.

Their styles of play vary but both are effective. Their numbers have been comparable the past several seasons.

Yet, a majority of NFL head coaches would rather have Johnson on their team over Owens, which is interesting. It is clear that Owens rates much higher on the distraction scale with coaches.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/hashmarks/0-8-112/NFL-head-coaches-prefer-Chad-Johnson-over-T-O-.html

In other news. We have learned that at least 14 NFL coaches don't know their elbow from their :moonbart: .

 

[InmanRoshi]

I bet there are a lot of behind the scenes stories with TO that get circulated among the coaching fraternity that average fans don't know. All I can say is thank God we have a naturally gifted and charismatic leader at QB.

 

[SultanOfSix]

Did the possible and only answers to the question look like this:

Which Pro Bowl-caliber player would you not want on your roster?

a) Terrell Owens
b) Chad Johnson

 

[percyhoward]

I bet those 14 coaches haven't won 100 games between them.

 

[theogt]

My guess is if any of them were actually offered to opportunity of him being on their team tomorrow, they'd wet their pants.

 

[Star-Fan]

My guess is if any of them were actually offered to opportunity of him being on their team tomorrow, they'd wet their pants.

Yeah, but would they take him? Probably not cuz they are losers!

 

[ghosttown cowboy]

My guess is if any of them were actually offered to opportunity of him being on their team tomorrow, they'd wet their pants.

True dat...

 

[soccerbud]

T.O. is a better receiver imo

 

[superpunk]

I bet there are a lot of behind the scenes stories with TO that get circulated among the coaching fraternity that average fans don't know. All I can say is thank God we have a naturally gifted and charismatic leader at QB.

Long-suffering, as well.

I can't wait for the tell-all biography.

 

[Pick6TerenceNewman]

July 10, 2008 10:00 AM

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker

This offseason ESPN.com did an anonymous survey of NFL head coaches that explored a variety of topics, including smartest offensive and defensive player, dirtiest player and owner with the best reputation.

Another question we asked NFL head coaches was which Pro Bowl-caliber player would they not want on their roster?

Of the 20 head coaches who responded, 14 voted for Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens, who was the runaway winner. Chad Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals was a distant second with three votes.

But the question is why Owens, and why such a large margin?



When it comes to winning, there is no comparison between Owens and Johnson.

Owens led three different teams to the playoffs and has a Super Bowl appearance with the Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson has just one winning season his entire career in Cincinnati and is 0-1 in the postseason.

Their styles of play vary but both are effective. Their numbers have been comparable the past several seasons.

Yet, a majority of NFL head coaches would rather have Johnson on their team over Owens, which is interesting. It is clear that Owens rates much higher on the distraction scale with coaches.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/hashmarks/0-8-112/NFL-head-coaches-prefer-Chad-Johnson-over-T-O-.html

T.O. is a future Hall Of Famer and Chad Johnson is a loud mouth punk. Yes, CJ is a very good player but Owens is head and shoulders better than CJ.

 

[speedkilz88]

I think a lot has to do with Chad being with such a lousy franchise in the Bengals that most head coaches think that he wouldn't be a problem with them.

 

[big dog cowboy]

In other news. We have learned that at least 14 NFL coaches don't know their elbow from their :moonbart: .

:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

 

[lkelly]

All I can say is thank God we have a naturally gifted and charismatic leader at QB.

You left out "overtly heterosexual." That's apparently another key ingredient in the T.O. compatibility matrix.

 

[THUMPER]

How short most people's memories are around here.

Not that long ago, many Cowboys fans were laughing at the Eagles for taking on that locker room cancer, Terrell Owens. Now that we have him and he hasn't caused many problems here so everyone thinks that everything he has done in the past never happened.

He was a major locker room cancer with his previous two teams and has been a source of constant media focus during his time here. If he sneezes and doesn't cover his mouth it becomes front page news. Most head coaches don't want that kind of attention on one player regardless of how talented he is, that's why so many teams passed on him when he was a FA.

Owens is not a criminal but he has been a HUGE distration everywhere he has been. Jerry Jones has made him happy with his contract and Tony Romo has made him happy by throwing him the ball a lot but when things don't go his way, and at some point they won't, he will revert to his usual pouting self and cause problems again. That's who he is.

I don't blame any head coach for not wanting him. He has a working situation in Dallas but that wouldn't likely be the case with most teams. Ask Parcells if he would want him in Miami.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

One a is a proven beast... the other is a proven biznitch.

Chad is a wannabe.

Owens is bonafide.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

man, that is messed up!

 

[arync]

Wow we have 2 of the top 5 no one wants

 

[I LOVE ME SOME ME!]

How short most people's memories are around here.

Not that long ago, many Cowboys fans were laughing at the Eagles for taking on that locker room cancer, Terrell Owens. Now that we have him and he hasn't caused many problems here so everyone thinks that everything he has done in the past never happened.

He was a major locker room cancer with his previous two teams and has been a source of constant media focus during his time here. If he sneezes and doesn't cover his mouth it becomes front page news. Most head coaches don't want that kind of attention on one player regardless of how talented he is, that's why so many teams passed on him when he was a FA.

Owens is not a criminal but he has been a HUGE distration everywhere he has been. Jerry Jones has made him happy with his contract and Tony Romo has made him happy by throwing him the ball a lot but when things don't go his way, and at some point they won't, he will revert to his usual pouting self and cause problems again. That's who he is.

I don't blame any head coach for not wanting him. He has a working situation in Dallas but that wouldn't likely be the case with most teams. Ask Parcells if he would want him in Miami.

Why would Parcells want TO on a team going nowhere fast? Any reciever with balls would hate that situation not just TO...........................

Is TO wrong for wanting to be paid market value for his services and wanting the ball? Yes or No..............................Would Dallas have won 13 games if we didn't give TO the ball? Yes or No?.........................So basically since you claim TO isn't always going to get the ball from Romo and he will revert to his old self I'm saying the Cowboys will revert to their old ways also. 5-11 should ring a bell

 

[Mansta54]

I'll take TO any day of the week over 85....