Something I've noticed this past week on ESPN are the shows that spend a good chunk of time talking about Terrell Owens' comments this past weekend following a 24-26 loss to the Redskins. Owens said that he wasn't receiving enough passes and the ones that did come his way were sometimes uncatchable. From that very night, Sportscenter began to question his motives (especially since 18 plays were directed towards him) and in the days following all of the other ESPN shows focused on whether this would be the Cowboys' downfall.
I've got news for you: absolutely not. T.O. has played a long time in this league, and still doesn't have a ring to show for it. He knows his best bet is with this Dallas team, under Jason Garrett and alongside Tony Romo in their pass happy offense. In the past, comments like these could be seen as a coming rift in the team:
With Jeff Garcia T.O. questioned his ability to pass him the ball and his sexuality.
With Donovan McNabb T.O. questioned McNabb's ability to play in game's that really mattered.
Both situations led to disciplinary actions, then trading or releasing him to another team. Now the Cowboys' organization (and I) believe that Owens said this because he was frustrated with the loss. Romo, T.O., and Wade Philips have all been questioned about what was said. Romo believes that T.O. was upset, that he knows he's a playmaker and thought a win may have come easier with the ball in his hands. Owens said that all was well. Wade Philips merely laughed it off, knowing that T.O. is a hell of a player and just wants to win.
Owens' past has put him in a precarious situation. Anything he says or does can be taken out of context and blown way out of proportion. Just look at last year, when he jokingly said that Jessica Simpson was not a team favorite and wasn't welcome to attend the games. And the year before that when he was said to have tried to commit suicide. The media overreacted and acted like Dallas would split apart at any moment. It hasn't happened yet, and we've done nothing but improve our depth chart and coaching staff. Terrell Owens has only the best to look forward to.
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