Has anyone really thought this through?

[DuaneThomas71]

(Hooray, another T.O. thread)

I couldn't resist, but I was thinking about this some more this morning.

Why do people want to cut him? Because cutting him will "remove distractions?"

Let me ask you something: What do you think would pose a bigger distraction to the team? Terrell Owens being here or Terrell Owens not being here?

I'm sorry, but has anyone taken the time to think about what the fallout would be from cutting him?

Do you honestly believe that T.O. would just go quietly into the night?

If this were to happen, he'd be telling everyone in the media (as they lined up to talk to him) all sorts of things about the Cowboys. He'd be attacking Jerry Jones and anyone else as he saw fit. The focus would remain on Dallas for months after his release. The daily questions would turn into "Do you think you can win without T.O.?" and "Do you agree with what T.O. told us 50,000 times over the past 3 months?"

The friends he has on the team would line up to defend him. Then others would try to stay out of it, because they personally liked him, but don't want to get in the middle of it. Then there'd be a few (Bobby Carpenter and maybe a few others) who would try to spin it as a positive thing for "chemistry" or whathaveyou. Either way, T.O. would still remain the focus of Cowboys camp LONG after his release.

T.O. will always have an audience. And if it involves our Cowboys, there will undoubtedly be some people who give things he says some credence, even if they personally bashed him throughout his career. If he takes shots at Jerry Jones, who is going to say he's wrong? If he says something about Tony Romo, are people really not going to absorb some of it?

He would have nothing to lose because his career would be over. And you know when a man is most dangerous. For all we know, he could sign with ESPN after that and use it as a platform to bash the Cowboys.

This notion that by cutting T.O., we'll actually "lessen distractions" is naive rationale if you ask me. Not that I personally believe these intangible elements really matter, but to those who do, I question the logic here.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Blah.

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

No. No one else has thought this. Thanks for pointing it out, though.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Oh noes! TO is holding the team hostage! If we cut him, he'll leave a path of destruction in his wake!!!

What I don't get is why you care so much? You can just go be iCurtWarner28 or iDougWilliams17, can't you?

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

Oh noes! TO is holding the team hostage! If we cut him, he'll leave a path of destruction in his wake!!!

What I don't get is why you care so much? You can just go be iCurtWarner28 or iDougWilliams17, can't you?

(just grubbing on the post count)

 

[DuaneThomas71]

Oh noes! TO is holding the team hostage! If we cut him, he'll leave a path of destruction in his wake!!!

What I don't get is why you care so much? You can just go be iCurtWarner28 or iDougWilliams17, can't you?

It's no different than suggesting he's caused a path of destruction while he's still here.

The distractions will only pick up if he's released. The refusal to acknowledge this just demonstrates a bias. You just personally don't like Owens so you want him gone. It's not actually about how it affects the team.

 

[1fisher]

DuaneThomas71 = TO

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

It's no different than suggesting he's caused a path of destruction while he's still here.

The distractions will only pick up if he's released. The refusal to acknowledge this just demonstrates a bias. You just personally don't like Owens so you want him gone. It's not actually about how it affects the team.

Right, only we can move on and get over it faster than if he was still here.

 

[DuaneThomas71]

Right, only we can move on and get over it faster than if he was still here.

Get over what?

That sentence doesn't make any sense in the context of this thread.

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

Get over what?

That sentence doesn't make any sense in the context of this thread.

No, it makes perfect sense, but I will s p e l l it out for you so you understand.

His distraction while still on the team will last the season. If he is cut and moves on, it will last a few weeks, maybe a month or so before it dies.

Personally, I would rather see a few weeks of TOol opening his mouth than an entire season.

 

[Shake_Tiller]

No, I've thought this over and reached the conclusion that Duane is correct. In fact, I don't believe Duane goes nearly far enough. The danger of separating from Owens is so great, the Cowboys can't even afford to allow him to voluntarily retire, at some point. Granted, at 55, Owens might seem a bit toothless, but one can never be too cautious.

The safest approach would be for Jones to re-write his will, excluding his family and leaving the team instead to Owens. Then if Jones really cares about the Cowboys, he'll take his own life by having another face lift. Owens would then become the owner of the team and be a lesser threat.

Still, the Cowboys wouldn't be completely safe. After all, even with Owens in charge, the team might not win a Super Bowl, and in that circumstance, Owens would surely cause trouble.

The Cowboys are the NFL's flagship franchise. The only safe thing for the league to do is to arrange things so Dallas never loses another game. That ought to keep Owens happy ajnd in check. Referees could be informed of their duty to the league, and all of the best players could be distributed to the Cowboys (um, except for Witten).

The truth is, Owens might still be unhappy. It's not completely clear football is his favorite sport. He could still destroy the Cowboys. The risk is too great. The smart thing would be for the league to cancel all the ballgames and instead determine the championship by who is most creative in attracting media to watch a driveway pushup drill.

Maybe then the Cowboys would be safe.

Thank you, Duane, for alerting us. You are a Great American.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Ah dont know nothin bout no distractions but I tell you whut: I'd rather have T.O. and his distractions here than some crazy reunion in Philly with T.O. and McFlabb kissing and making up? (T.O. and McNabb WOULD LOVE THAT!)

Or in a Skins uni?

Or worse, in New York, torching us on deep patterns. T.O. in Media/Attention capital of the world? Are you kidding?)

Think about it, yew mange-bellied "cut-T.O." lemming critters.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Actually, I didn't want TO, but until this year he surprised me. I thought he was doing a good job as a teammate. Not so after the Deion clown show.

And I'm sure some guys would be mad if we cut him, but so what. The Pats were mad at Belichick when he cut Lawyer Milloy, but they got over it. The sooner the process begins, the better.

And while I wouldn't have him on my team at any age, if he were 26 I might be willing to put up with his crap. Too bad he's going to be 36 instead.

Now I know what you're going to say...

Terrell Owens has not aged! It is all a lie from the infidels! He has not lost step and still run 9.01 100m! Felix Jones run proves this!

And he never cause locker room problem either! All lies from infidel media!

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Now I know what you're going to say...

Terrell Owens has not aged! It is all a lie from the infidels! He has not lost step and still run 9.01 100m! Felix Jones run proves this!

And he never cause locker room problem either! All lies from infidel media!

you served under Saddam Hussein?

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

Actually, I didn't want TO, but until this year he surprised me. I thought he was doing a good job as a teammate. Not so after the Deion clown show.

And I'm sure some guys would be mad if we cut him, but so what. The Pats were mad at Belichick when he cut Lawyer Milloy, but they got over it. The sooner the process begins, the better.

And while I wouldn't have him on my team at any age, if he were 26 I might be willing to put up with his crap. Too bad he's going to be 36 instead.

Now I know what you're going to say...

Terrell Owens has not aged! It is all a lie from the infidels! He has not lost step and still run 9.01 100m! Felix Jones run proves this!

And he never cause locker room problem either! All lies from infidel media!

Yep. You are definitely Baghdad Bob. I have no idea what you were saying even though the tanks were rolling behind you.

 

[DuaneThomas71]

No, it makes perfect sense, but I will s p e l l it out for you so you understand.

His distraction while still on the team will last the season. If he is cut and moves on, it will last a few weeks, maybe a month or so before it dies.

Personally, I would rather see a few weeks of TOol opening his mouth than an entire season.

That's incredibly naive.

You really think it will die down? Have you seen how ESPN covers training camp...especially for high profile teams?

The controversy this season (which lasted for about a week at a time and occurred 2-3 times last year) was absolutely nothing compared to what would transpire if he were actually released. Just ask the 2005 Eagles. When do you think they had it worse, when he was on the team and there were occasional mentions of him on ESPN, or when reporters were flooding their locker rooms asking them nothing but T.O. questions after his release?

Plus, he'll have a reality show to air it all out on if he so desires.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

No, I've thought this over and reached the conclusion that Duane is correct. In fact, I don't believe Duane goes nearly far enough. The danger of separating from Owens is so great, the Cowboys can't even afford to allow him to voluntarily retire, at some point. Granted, at 55, Owens might seem a bit toothless, but one can never be too cautious.

The safest approach would be for Jones to re-write his will, excluding his family and leaving the team instead to Owens. Then if Jones really cares about the Cowboys, he'll take his own life by having another face lift. Owens would then become the owner of the team and be a lesser threat.

Still, the Cowboys wouldn't be completely safe. After all, even with Owens in charge, the team might not win a Super Bowl, and in that circumstance, Owens would surely cause trouble.

The Cowboys are the NFL's flagship franchise. The only safe thing for the league to do is to arrange things so Dallas never loses another game. That ought to keep Owens happy ajnd in check. Referees could be informed of their duty to the league, and all of the best players could be distributed to the Cowboys (um, except for Witten).

The truth is, Owens might still be unhappy. It's not completely clear football is his favorite sport. He could still destroy the Cowboys. The risk is too great. The smart thing would be for the league to cancel all the ballgames and instead determine the championship by who is most creative in attracting media to watch a driveway pushup drill.

Maybe then the Cowboys would be safe.

Thank you, Duane, for alerting us. You are a Great American.

What JT, er, DT doesn't realize is that if we actually did cut TO, the sporting world would give us tons of props for it. And they'd either make fun of TO for not having a job anymore or they'd just follow him to his next team. A few Bull Durham-type cliches from our guys about how we enjoyed his time here and wish him the best, and the hoopla would blow over pretty quickly.

 

[theebs]

Actually, I didn't want TO, but until this year he surprised me. I thought he was doing a good job as a teammate. Not so after the Deion clown show.

And I'm sure some guys would be mad if we cut him, but so what. The Pats were mad at Belichick when he cut Lawyer Milloy, but they got over it. The sooner the process begins, the better.

And while I wouldn't have him on my team at any age, if he were 26 I might be willing to put up with his crap. Too bad he's going to be 36 instead.

Now I know what you're going to say...

Terrell Owens has not aged! It is all a lie from the infidels! He has not lost step and still run 9.01 100m! Felix Jones run proves this!

And he never cause locker room problem either! All lies from infidel media!

Trouble maker!!!

:laugh2:

 

[Shake_Tiller]

That's incredibly naive.

You really think it will die down? Have you seen how ESPN covers training camp...especially for high profile teams?

The controversy this season (which lasted for about a week at a time and occurred 2-3 times last year) was absolutely nothing compared to what would transpire if he were actually released. Just ask the 2005 Eagles. When do you think they had it worse, when he was on the team and there were occasional mentions of him on ESPN, or when reporters were flooding their locker rooms asking them nothing but T.O. questions after his release?

Plus, he'll have a reality show to air it all out on if he so desires.

Exactly Duane! A reality show! Quick grab the kids, and head for the basement. Don't forget your lithium, son!

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

That's incredibly naive.

You really think it will die down? Have you seen how ESPN covers training camp...especially for high profile teams?

The controversy this season (which lasted for about a week at a time and occurred 2-3 times last year) was absolutely nothing compared to what would transpire if he were actually released. Just ask the 2005 Eagles. When do you think they had it worse, when he was on the team and there were occasional mentions of him on ESPN, or when reporters were flooding their locker rooms asking them nothing but T.O. questions after his release?

Plus, he'll have a reality show to air it all out on if he so desires.

Naive? The TO-McNabb break-up was news for about 3 weeks. Then it died down.

Sure there were splashes every once in a while, but not a season long affair.

Don't get hung up on your love affair with Terrell.