Will Dallas Dump Owens in 09?

[JBS]

where was the update? everything that was stated was stated before

this was the first that I have heard of this. If this was already posted, I apologize.

 

[Wrangler87]

Technically, they save 600,000 if they cut him... I agree that seems like nothing given he will count 9mil (or more) whether he stays or goes.

...and probably save Romo's career. I like Tony, but it's obvious that Owens constant complaining about his catches has become a monkey on Romo''s back. Romo will be much better if he can just drop back and find his open progression instead of having to worry about TO's mindset.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

...and probably save Romo's career. I like Tony, but it's obvious that Owens constant complaining about his catches has become a monkey on Romo''s back. Romo will be much better if he can just drop back and find his open progression instead of having to worry about TO's mindset.

Romo's decision making in clutch situations will save his career. Not a 36 year old WR who wants the ball.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

He's really NOT a top player anymore. He had a pretty average season if you ask me.

Oh no, that's right ... I fugget. Romo was injured. So that hurt TO's production.

I'm not saying he should, or shouldn't, get cut but you are honestly going to sit there and say that Romo missing 3 games had zero effect?

Did you think his 2007 season was average as well? He only got 11 more passes for about 150 more yards in 2007 than 2008. You don't think that maybe, it's possible, that had Romo not missed those games that he just might have caught a few more balls, for a few more yards, in those particular games?

The only number that he'd have been down from, really, was his TD's cause he'd, at most, probably ended up with 12 had Romo started those 3 games which would have been down from the 15 from the year before.

 

[lqmac1]

I am not starting this thread to beat a dead horse. This topic has been discussed ad nauseum. The reason why I am posting this is because 1) its the offseason and its slow and 2) it is a bit of an update in the sense that the writer mentioned that of the people he spoke with, they believe owens will not be around. I get the feeling im going to get hammered for this post - but I promise im just trying to help the board.

1. Will the Cowboys dump Terrell Owens?

For a story about T.O., this one is surprisingly slipping under the radar. Most plugged-in minds I spoke with in Tampa believe that Owens will be jettisoned before next season. Giving up on big-name talent goes against Jerry Jones' nature, especially with a new stadium opening, but the Dallas collapse in '08 has repercussions on the way.

The prevailing logic is that both Owens and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett cannot return together. Garrett never landed the head coaching job he was seeking, and something looks ready to give in Dallas. Perhaps Roy Williams will take over Owens' position sooner than we imagined.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=NFL&columnid=59&articleid=32149

:bang2: :shoot3: :shoot2: :shoot1: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :tantrum: :repost: haha you get the point

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Romo's decision making in clutch situations will save his career. Not a 36 year old WR who wants the ball.

One is connected to the other.


Go ahead and try and figure out Romo's stats without TO. Dont exaggerate too much about Witten. Witten benefits form TO being on the field.

Romo doesnt even sniff a $67 million contract if TO isnt there.

 

[thisisepic]

From the same article:

5. Where will Michael Vick land?

The summer of '07 was all about Vick and his dogs. Now, the inevitable comeback begins. First will come the halfway house. Then the stories will arrive about how Vick has changed his life, is contrite, and wants back into the NFL. Finally, the speculation will build about his possible reinstatement to the league and what team will make a run at him. Some were already straining to connect the dots that Vick could land with Dan Reeves somewhere.

..Awesome..

 

[jackrussell]

I just wanna know where is the outrage from PITA? Way too many horses gettin' beat after they are dead. Vick is in prison over dogs. I want some people goin' down over this. You people better get hold of peplaw.

Das goode.

 

[wileedog]

One is connected to the other.


Go ahead and try and figure out Romo's stats without TO. Dont exaggerate too much about Witten. Witten benefits form TO being on the field.

Romo doesnt even sniff a $67 million contract if TO isnt there.

So do we cut Romo when TO retires?

 

[Arch Stanton]

You forgot the dancers bro. It's gotta be one big hoedown. Willie's rule: No audience no play.

Get it Wille! :fogeys: :fogeys: :dance2: :banjo: :dance3: :fogeys: :fogeys:

:laugh2:

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

So do we cut Romo when TO retires?

I didnt say that.

The Romo to TO connection is a good one. Lets make it work.

 

[DuaneThomas71]

improving team chemistry IS a logical reason to cut him

it also sends a huge message to a number of other underachievers

How do you know it would improve team chemistry? Explain the inner workings and how this is going to happen. Will every player on the team now be holding hands and singing "kumbaya?" Because Terrell Owens is just so universally disliked.

And who cares, really? Is that going to make the football team better? Because of some sort of intangible BS? Tony Romo will miraculously stop turning the ball over every 3 possessions, the offensive line will protect and run block, the defense will become a championship caliber unit, and the Pittsburgh Steelers had great team chemistry and that's why they won it all this year.

 

[newlander]

Besides the fact he's the biggest cancer to ever play the position, he runs sloppy, lazy routes. The pattern against Pitt where he stopped the out route and just STOOD THERE ADMIRING Palamalou's INT is a great example. F' T.O.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

One is connected to the other.


Go ahead and try and figure out Romo's stats without TO. Dont exaggerate too much about Witten. Witten benefits form TO being on the field.

Romo doesnt even sniff a $67 million contract if TO isnt there.

I don't see where there is a big difference between Witten's numbers "pre-Owens" vs. with Owens.

 

[Arch Stanton]

I don't see where there is a big difference between Witten's numbers "pre-Owens" vs. with Owens.

Damn, who'd a thunk it?

 

[khiladi]

Besides the fact he's the biggest cancer to ever play the position, he runs sloppy, lazy routes. The pattern against Pitt where he stopped the out route and just STOOD THERE ADMIRING Palamalou's INT is a great example. F' T.O.

BS...

TO did not stop on that route... He slowed down on the pump fake of Romo, and turned to the outside. The safety, not Polamalu, had the inside covered all the way to the point TO made his cut outside. Polamalu, because of the inside coverage, had the easy outside, and that is why, as soon as TO turned to go outside, Polamalu had already made his break to the pass thrown by Romo... TO even pointed out Polamalu to Romo on that play...

The Steelers knew the exact play that was coming... That is on Garrett and Romo, Romo for forcing the ball and not recognizing the formation of the Steelers which TO did...

TO did the same hesitation on the same route against the 49ers, and then went to the outside, and broke upward. The only difference is the safety of the 49ers left TO way too early, and didn't jam him enough.

In both cases, the play failed.

Hell, even Aikman said the play was on Romo...

 

[jrumann59]

IMHO TO is problem number 20 or so, if the team fixes the 19 other problems first then I will say, "Cut TO". #1 problem is discipline and unless TO has more power then anyone is letting on getting rid of him will not help the discipline problem, that is a coaching problem and that falls to Wade and JG.

 

[Matt]

He's really NOT a top player anymore. He had a pretty average season if you ask me.

Oh no, that's right ... I fugget. Romo was injured. So that hurt TO's production.

Riiiiight.. so he just has an all pro season in 07, one of the best of his career then just falls off the map a season later, because he has "lost it"

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I don't see where there is a big difference between Witten's numbers "pre-Owens" vs. with Owens.

Damn, who'd a thunk it?

Lets see. TO's best year was 2007. And lookie that... Witten's best season(96 catches, 7 TDs, 1145 yards) was opposite Owens best season in 2007.

When they were on the same team.

Together.

Both of them.

White/Chocolate.




BOTH Owens and Witten's numbers were affected in 2008 by Romo's absence.

When Romo, Witten and Owens are on the field. TO and Witten are good for 1,100 yards each. 6-7 TD's for Witt and 12-14 TD's for TO.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Lets see. TO's best year was 2007. And lookie that... Witten's best season(96 catches, 7 TDs, 1145 yards) was opposite Owens best season in 2007.

When they were on the same team.

Together.

Both of them.

White/Chocolate.




BOTH Owens and Witten's numbers were affected in 2008 by Romo's absence.

When Romo, Witten and Owens are on the field. TO and Witten are good for 1,100 yards each. 6-7 TD's for Witt and 12-14 TD's for TO.

And he didn't have Carter, Bledsoe or VT throwing to him in his best years.