T.O sentence to be reduced and released.**Decision Thread**

[bbgun]

He won't play in Dallas this year. He'd never get past the Skins during the waiver process.

 

[cowboys#1]

yeah i know!! it will happen when it happens....jus playin..im curious too??

 

[playit12]

Do we have any confirmation on how the waiver system is setup mid-season?

Is it on last year's record (like the suplemental draft) or on this years? And if it's on this years, how would the numerous tie breakers be decided?

Also if a team only has to account for the prorated portion of TO's contract, the cap doesn't eliminate very many teams.

Finally, for all of those saying that TO will sit out if a contender doesn't pick him up. TO hasn't missed a game check yet, that I'm aware of (at least on his own accord). I doubt he'll be sitting out any now. He'll be trying to improve his image and set up his next contract regardless of who signs him. I'm sure he'd love to go with Houston and catch 8 TDs and 800 yards with one of the worst QBs in the league. Who wouldn't be falling over themselves to get him then?

 

[playit12]

I would think that there's got to be some type of harassment at work laws being violated there. I can't imagine my employer having some guy hang around my work without actually being employed there and calling people out by saying they have been faking sickness to get off of work.


Rich.......

Its not uncommon for a team to hire a popular player to some made up position on the staff after they retire. I've heard Ambassador, player consultant, human resources, ext. Assuming other teams are free to sign that person and he doesn't practice with the team, I doubt there is any issue. Of course all of those restrictions are moot if he has actually retired.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

It's not worth then for a rubbish team then is it? Not worth any hassle for them if he will fight to go to another team - I think he will try his best to get near a team with a chance of the playoff's.

Imagine he came here and the mood of the team sank.

Yep not worth it for them unless they tell him they will redo his contract and that makes a difference to him.

Otherwise he just won't show up, the team looks dumb and they basically lose a roster spot because he would be taking up one.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

i hope he goes to some crappy AFC team so it affects us in no way shape or form

 

[bula]

what is the current waiver order? Is it based on this seasons records or last? Can someone confirm this?

I'll try this question again since there is not an answer posted yet. Anyone know.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I'll try this question again since there is not an answer posted yet. Anyone know.

I believe it is this seasons record.

I think the only time it goes on the previous seasons record is in the pre-season or the very beginning of the reg season...I could be wrong but I think that is how it goes.

 

[onetrickpony]

Whoever would pick him up would actually be getting a good bargin. He is under contract for 5 more years at a cheap price. The signing bonus was at least 20% of his total contract, which has already been paid.

Jets or Texans would be perfect...lol

Anyone who picks him up better be ready to re-negotiate TODAY or TO may never play a down of football for them.

I don't see him showing up for ANY team and playing out his current contract. He could collect that money like KJ did by just shutting up and sitting in Philthy. TO's whole situation has been dictated because he wants more money THIS year, and I'm not talking just incentives. He wants guaranteed money like a signing bonus.

Everything else has just been a ploy to get more money.

 

[StateCollegeCowboy]

Eagles win. TO will be suspended for all 4 games and then will have to sit according to the eagles descretion.

Sal just reported this on ESPN radio.

 

[Canadian BoyzFan]

WIP in philly reporting Owens denied????

I'll try to get a link.

 

[Reality]

I just found this on the net:

Q: How does the waiver system work??

A: The following explanation was found in the 2005 NFL Record & Fact Book. As far as I can tell, it is still appropriate. "The waiver system is a procedure by which player contracts or NFL rights to players are made available by a club to other clubs in the league. During the procedure, the 30 other clubs either file claims to obtain the players or waive the opportunity to do so - thus the term "waiver." Claiming clubs are assigned players on a priority based on the inverse of won-and-lost standing. The claiming period is three business days from the beginning of the League Year through April 30, 10 days from May 1 through the last business day before July 4, and 24 hours after July 4 through the conclusion of the regular season. If a player passes through waivers unclaimed, he becomes a free agent. All waivers are no recall and no withdrawal. Under the CBA, from the beginning of the waiver system each year through the trading dealine (October 19 1999), any veteran who has acquired four years of pension credit is not subject to the waiver system if the club desires to release him. After the trading deadline, such players are subject to the waiver system."
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-Reality

 

[Jarv]

Anyone who picks him up better be ready to re-negotiate TODAY or TO may never play a down of football for them.

I don't see him showing up for ANY team and playing out his current contract. He could collect that money like KJ did by just shutting up and sitting in Philthy. TO's whole situation has been dictated because he wants more money THIS year, and I'm not talking just incentives. He wants guaranteed money like a signing bonus.

Everything else has just been a ploy to get more money.

Perfect, pick him up and tell him to play for the salary they picked him up for, or they can suspend him...and he still doesn't get paid this year...How excellent.

 

[rickwil61]

From ESPN:

Owens suspension upheld
Terrell OwensESPN's Sal Paolantonio is reporting that arbitrator Richard Bloch has upheld Terrell Owens' four-game suspension and given the Eagles the right to keep him inactive for the rest of the season.

 

[Jarv]

From ESPN:

Owens suspension upheld
Terrell OwensESPN's Sal Paolantonio is reporting that arbitrator Richard Bloch has upheld Terrell Owens' four-game suspension and given the Eagles the right to keep him inactive for the rest of the season.

Thank goodness, lets put this to rest...

 

[dmq]

Eagles' Owens loses arbitration hearing
Four-game suspension stands; team does not have to let him play

Bradley C Bower / AP


Updated: 1:36 p.m. ET Nov. 23, 2005
NEW YORK - Arbitrator Richard Bloch on Wednesday upheld the Philadelphia Eagles’ four-game suspension of Terrell Owens, and said the team has the right to deactivate him.

The arbitration hearing for Owens was held last Friday and lasted 14 hours. A decision is expected to be announced on Wednesday.

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Owens was suspended by Eagles coach Andy Reid for conduct detrimental to the team and has already missed three games. The NFL Players Association is seeking to have the suspension reduced and wants the Eagles to cut Owens if they have no intention of playing him again.

The report indicates that the Eagles, who planned to deactivate Owens for the remainder of the season, will release the mercurial superstar receiver instead. Philadelphia is concerned that Owens will cause a distraction if the ruling allows him to return to the Eagles’ practice facility.

Owens has stated all along that he wants to return to the Eagles, but would want to be released if Philadelphia didn’t plan to play him. If released, Owens would go through the league’s waiver system, with the worst team getting the first shot of claiming him.

Owens is making a base salary of $3.75 million this season.

 

[Reality]

Closing this dead horse thread now