MI and TR discuss TO without ever spelling it out
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So I'm minding my own business watching the Jets-Bills on NFL Network -- not because I want to but because my contracts says I have to -- and the halftime conversation turns to the Cowboys.
There's Michael Irvin interviewing Tony Romo and asking him what's the difference this season in his relationship with his receivers. Romo never mentioned Terrell Owens but said, "This team, If there is a difference, this team looks at themselves individually and asks, 'How can I get better? How can I improve?'...Whereas It may not have been that way across the board last year."
Then Romo added: "People support each other. When times get tough they don't turn and point fingers. Everyone asks themselves how can we do better to help the team, help turn it around. That approach has got to be the right way."
Yes, Romo was talking about Terrell Owens. The guys in the studio -- Rich Eisen, Deion Sanders and Marshall Faulk even mentioned his name.
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In NFLN interview, Romo avoids mentioning T.O.'s name
Posted by Mike Florio on December 3, 2009 10:07 PM ET
Michael Irvin of NFL Network recently interviewed Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. The final product will be broadcast on Sunday morning, as part of NFL Gameday Morning.
In an excerpt that aired during halftime of Thursday night's game between the Jets and the Bills, Romo talked about the differences between last year and this year for his team.
Romo made vague reference to a player who wasn't happy, and who was "emotional." But Romo never mentioned the name of the player in question -- receiver Terrell Owens.
So why do we have a feeling that Owens will at some point be responding, and specifically mentioning Romo when doing so?
Last season, Owens reportedly was complaining about the lack of passes thrown his way, specifically alleging (allegedly) that Romo and tight end Jason Witten were conspiring privately to funnel more balls toward Witten.
After the season, Owens was cut, supposedly to remove a fairly large impediment to Romo's ability to lead the team.