This is from the T.0. to Chicago thread but it's a more general thing and thought it might be fun to track it in it's own thread.
Here's how I see the T.O. saga playing out.
And then it plays along like this:
First thing to be identified will be "the problem" that is now solved. From SF to PHI, it was the QB. Now in Donovan, he had the QB he'd always wanted.
I'm guessing the "problem" now will be the lack of respect from PHI and how they didn't appreciate him risking his career playing hurt. Expect to see how happy and at peace he is now that he's finally playing for a classy organization that respects their players. It's all he's ever really wanted....
Second point will be "the final piece of the puzzle". The talking points will be what a fantastic team XXXX is and he just hopes he can help "put them over the top". The more sense that makes with the team, the more likely it'll be to happen. Lots of sense in Chicago for example. Not much sense in Oakland.
The third item will be how he's learned and matured. Expect to never see the defiant TO at the Eagles press conference but see a ton of replay of the humble T.O. at the "next question" press conference at his house. He learned from the past (probably won't say mistakes) and now is ready to finish his career helping a team that really wants him win a Super Bowl.
Mark it down.
J
Here's how I see the T.O. saga playing out.
Exactly Aaron.Not sure if it'll be Chicago but this is how it'll start.I think whoever signs TO this time around is going to get a great bargain. His past actions will allow a team to sign him to a 1 or 2 year incentive laden contract that will help keep him in line and keep him motivated to produce.
This report was discussed in depth on ESPN Radio yesterday. The Bears denied it by saying that "it would be considered tampering". But, the Eagles have already given permission to Owens and Drew Rosenhaus to seek a trade, so the meeting would be perfectly permissible. Everybody who the station called to try and confirm the report (including the restaurant where they were seen), responded that they "could not confirm or deny" it. So, it certainly seems like this definitely happened, but its also likely that Owens is having these kinds of meetings with GMs all over the league right now.
I'm not sure he'd be a great fit in Chicago personality wise, but he would certainly give the Bears a much more explosive offense. And, if he ever got out of line, I'm sure Olin Kreutz could smack him around a little bit.
And then it plays along like this:
First thing to be identified will be "the problem" that is now solved. From SF to PHI, it was the QB. Now in Donovan, he had the QB he'd always wanted.
I'm guessing the "problem" now will be the lack of respect from PHI and how they didn't appreciate him risking his career playing hurt. Expect to see how happy and at peace he is now that he's finally playing for a classy organization that respects their players. It's all he's ever really wanted....
Second point will be "the final piece of the puzzle". The talking points will be what a fantastic team XXXX is and he just hopes he can help "put them over the top". The more sense that makes with the team, the more likely it'll be to happen. Lots of sense in Chicago for example. Not much sense in Oakland.
The third item will be how he's learned and matured. Expect to never see the defiant TO at the Eagles press conference but see a ton of replay of the humble T.O. at the "next question" press conference at his house. He learned from the past (probably won't say mistakes) and now is ready to finish his career helping a team that really wants him win a Super Bowl.
Mark it down.
J