TO close to signing with IFL team? (Drew Pearson involved)

[BrAinPaiNt]

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Owens had received an offer from the Chicago Rush of the Indoor Football League soon after that workout, but no acceptance was forthcoming. Perhaps it was the relatively low stake given to players in the IFL -- $225 per game, plus bonuses for winning.

However, another IFL team has upped the ante considerably, and it appears that Owens and agent Drew Rosenhaus might just take the bait. According to the Associated Press, the Allen Wranglers have offered Owens a package more in his ballpark — part ownership in the franchise and up to $500,000 for participation in the 2012 season, which starts in February. Team general manager and former Dallas Cowboys receiver Drew Pearson made the offer, which is apparently within league rules.

 

[Aikbach]

How the mighty have fallen, he is literally a carnival act now, must have some outstanding bills to stoop to this, it's what happens when no one wants you for endorsements...except for semi-pro ball.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Very sad. T.O. was my favorite player in the league for a long time. It's very sad that it has come to this. He should just retire and stop embarrassing himself.

 

[Dallas]

Ha! T.O. is having some money issues if you guys haven't known that. I got no issue for him going out and getting an $500k.

Easy to sit there and just hate and judge.


I am not a fan of Owens but the man has got to get those Ben's when they are available. Not problem w/ that.

I am sure Mr. Owens has been humbled between being smacked in his CS case and now pretty much shunned by all NFL teams.

People sometimes need humbling. Some of you might need some too it seems.

 

[Yeagermeister]

That should be interesting. Most AFL players play both ways. I can't see TO tackling or trying to cover anyone.

 

[Aikbach]

That should be interesting. Most AFL players play both ways. I can't see TO tackling or trying to cover anyone.

But he is two faced so it isn't completely out of character.