Is T.O. faking the injury?

[hkHog]

Guys will do a lot of things to avoid two-a-days but I can't see Owens faking an injury, then helping a guy who might replace him. I dislike Terrell Owens for a lot of things but his work ethic isn't one of them.

You can stop wondering about it now.

I don't know, the Eagles thought he was faking his injury last year in training camp. Remember, that is what led to his meeting with Andy Reid when he got sent home.

 

[hooskins]

I'm in agreement with most of my peers on here that he is not faking. Im actually happy his being careful. U better believe he doesnt want to get hurt cuz u know he wants some action vs the eagles. i think that is why he is being extra careful he wants to be 100 percent ready and i actuall believe he doesnt want to let down any of the team by getting hurt

I agree with you as well, but I feel the way he is dealing with it, is only hurting him and your team. He has this reputation of being a catylst for distaster, and on the outside it appears to be doing that again. It is like he is drawing the line, and saying he calls the shots, by bringing his own trainers rather than the teams, the speculation that he didnt talk to Parcells directly, etc. I mean look at it this way, Keyshawn has a terrible rep, and I know how you guys love him, but in Carolina he has been nothing but an angel, and he is making sure to do everything that will keep him in good light with the media. Of course the media jumps on T.O. more than Keyshawn, but you guys get my point.

 

[THUMPER]

I don't know, the Eagles thought he was faking his injury last year in training camp. Remember, that is what led to his meeting with Andy Reid when he got sent home.

Well there are injuries and there are injuries. I'm sure Owens' hammy is a bit tweaked but not so much that if this were the regular season it would keep him out of the game. I don't believe he is "faking" it but he is probably milking it as long as possible.

Owens has the same attitude as Deion (and A.I.), that he is so good he doesn't really need to practice so he will always find an excuse for not being out there with the team.

To be honest, there is some truth to that in that he already knows how to run the routes and catch the ball so what is there to practice. It's not like they are going to bench him during the regular season for not practicing in the summer. If this were Copper or Hurd or one of the other young guys fighting for a roster spot then it would be a major issue, but with the starters they usually can get away with taking some time off in TC.

Just to be clear, I HATE that attitude! It is just the reality of the situation and coaches are usually a lot more bark than bite when it comes to highly paid veterans.

Yet another reason why I didn't want Owens on my team.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I really do not believe TO is faking it.......he felt a little pain and does not want to hurt it bad

 

[calico]

I remember Hakeem Olajumwon having the same type of injury back in the late '80s-early '90s and the Rockets thought he was faking it. Nothing but problems came from the situation due to trust issues for several years, so Dallas giving Owens the benefit of the doubt with this type of injury is the right thing to do.

 

[Joe71]

I remember Hakeem Olajumwon having the same type of injury back in the late '80s-early '90s and the Rockets thought he was faking it. Nothing but problems came from the situation due to trust issues for several years, so Dallas giving Owens the benefit of the doubt with this type of injury is the right thing to do.

I agree.

 

[GTaylor]

I don't know, the Eagles thought he was faking his injury last year in training camp. Remember, that is what led to his meeting with Andy Reid when he got sent home.

Was this during preseason? I remember Owens shouting back to an asst. coach, refusing autographs, etc. as the reason he was sent home.

For the record I don't think he's faking, as most of the guys here said preparation has been one of his better traits.

 

[Hiero]

MRI's show no damage, wonder if he's just doin this all to give Mr. Hurd some playtime and get in on some first team reps? Not that he would play much against Seattle anyway but sitting out the first game might give Hurd some time with the first team there as well.. shrug. Just a thought.

Can't really explain the whole bring in his own training staff deal though.

ignore list.

 

[TheKey]

Does anyone think that TO comes back on Monday, thats 3 more days of healing. Of course then he will pull the "im not in shape yet" card.