Owens to Hold a Press Conference (1 Viewer)

[tick dog]

"I love black people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

what's up with this comment jackal?

See "Maguire, Jerry"

 

[Shark Attack]

"I love black people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

what's up with this comment jackal?

See "Maguire, Jerry"

OK gotcha..thanks forgot that one

 

[BlueOnion]

Ole Drew Rosenhaus is having an AWFUL 'off season' (as his season is really during the football player's off season).

I think what people are saying is that his reputation among fans and front office personnel has gone unchanged. However, his preception that he can get his clients the best deal possible is starting to wane.Plaxico Buress last year...

Javon Walker not getting a new contract before getting hurt...

T.O. getting kicked off the team before getting a new contract...

Seriously. Has there been a Drew Rosenhaus success story? Not saying there hasn't been. But, by my untrained eye on agents, it seems that everything he touches turns to dry stone wells.

He has over a 100 NFL clients, and the numbers are growing. T.O. , Walker and Plaxico Buress dropped their agents last year in favor of DR. This is a success story for DR. If he starts losing more clients than he is acquiring, then it is no longer a success story.

 

[Warsteinner]

So is there any chance in hell he plays again this year? Maybe some backstage grovelling and promises to be mute for the rest of the season. I really need that guy for fantasy football purposes, idiot or not.

In the same boat as you Hoping like hell they let him back in, but I know deep down its not going to happen. It really sucks, I traded Priest for him two weeks ago today.

 

[blenderfrog]

In the same boat as you Hoping like hell they let him back in, but I know deep down its not going to happen.

It really sucks, I traded Priest for him two weeks ago today.

At least you didn't give up anything of value. A RB who won't play again this year for a WR who won't play again this year. Seems OK to me.

 

[Warsteinner]

In the same boat as you    Hoping like hell they let him back in, but I know deep down its not going to happen.

It really sucks, I traded Priest for him two weeks ago today. 

At least you didn't give up anything of value. A RB who won't play again this year for a WR who won't play again this year. Seems OK to me.

True, but its hard not to think about having LJ, Holt, and TO in my starting lineup.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

I'm really interested to see how the NFLPA works this out. The precedence has been set by the Bucs, but I still don't see how being a class A jerk can cost you this much money and have your career screwed with. Cut the guys, yes, but string him along an not allow him to shop his talents on the open market and take $1mil. from him? I just don't see how this much power can be wielded by management. This is something that can easily be abused by ownership in the future.

Try being a first class jerk in your job, and insult your superiors and workmates, and see how much consideration you get from the company. TO still has some trade value, which is why they didn't release him.

You're right, you can get canned and collect unemployment and see what the market will offer for your services. Not too many real world jobs have contracts involved, but clearly the NFL contracts are barely worth the paper their written on as they can easily be circumvented. There are plenty of talented jerks in the real world who keep their jobs because they also perform (bring in biz, make the co. money, etc.). I know a lawyer who is the biggest waste of baby batter on the planet, who basically emotionally abuses his co-workers but he brings in the billable so he's o.k. Performance isn't the issue with TO. Being "nice" is. As far as we know, no drugs, beatings, murder charges, etc. Charges that some current NFL players have yet they are active today. It is a fascinating labor question.

I'd like just one example of an NFL contract that was or circumvented.

Player X has a 3 year contract and gets cut year 2.

Did he have a no cut contract? No. His contract specifically allows that contingency. The contract is honored.

 

[Raiders Fan]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

 

[B-Deep]

Did he have a no cut contract? No. His contract specifically allows that contingency. The contract is honored.

This has been argued a million times on the board and the two sides never meet. The best bet is to agree to disagree on it and move on.

 

[CrossEyed]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

I don't think it matters what the abitrator decides. TO will not play another game as an Eagle.

 

[Raiders Fan]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

I don't think it matters what the abitrator decides. TO will not play another game as an Eagle.

But if they force the Eagles to pretty much release him he could sign somewhere else.. They can't force him to play but forcing him to be at practice will make him a distraction..

 

[CrossEyed]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

I don't think it matters what the abitrator decides. TO will not play another game as an Eagle.

But if they force the Eagles to pretty much release him he could sign somewhere else.. They can't force him to play but forcing him to be at practice will make him a distraction..

So will TO be willing to play for the veteran's minimum the rest of the season? Because I don't see anyone signing him for anything more at this point. Except maybe the Raiders. And what a circus that would be.

 

[Raiders Fan]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

I don't think it matters what the abitrator decides. TO will not play another game as an Eagle.

But if they force the Eagles to pretty much release him he could sign somewhere else.. They can't force him to play but forcing him to be at practice will make him a distraction..

So will TO be willing to play for the veteran's minimum the rest of the season? Because I don't see anyone signing him for anything more at this point. Except maybe the Raiders. And what a circus that would be.

But it would setup next year.. Especially if he plays well and has no more issues.. I only see good with continuing to play..

 

[CrossEyed]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

I don't think it matters what the abitrator decides. TO will not play another game as an Eagle.

But if they force the Eagles to pretty much release him he could sign somewhere else.. They can't force him to play but forcing him to be at practice will make him a distraction..

So will TO be willing to play for the veteran's minimum the rest of the season? Because I don't see anyone signing him for anything more at this point. Except maybe the Raiders. And what a circus that would be.

But it would setup next year.. Especially if he plays well and has no more issues.. I only see good with continuing to play..

I only see TO being TO and making the next team that signs him come to regret it just as much as the Iggles.

 

[Sweeper]

Sal Palentonio was just on the NFL network and reported, after talking to the eagles said .... Even if an arbitrator reduced TO's suspension to 2 games then he would simply be deavtivated for the rest of the year. He is home for the rest of the year whether he gets paid or not. Personally, I think that the eagles are taking more satisfaction from sending TO home and keeping him off the field then "not paying him". They are trying to do to TO what he did to them .... givem a but F-You to end this season.

 

[BigJim®]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

IMHO there is a gaping chasm between what they are seeking and what they can reasonably expect any sane arbiter to rule. I can't even fathom an arbiter declaring that the team legally must put up with the ongoing circus TO has created, holding press conferences and interviews demeaning the team and his team mates. A team *has to* accept a distraction? Even if the arbiter is from Mars and rules exactly as they are requesting, all it would take is one roll of the eyes, one demeaning comment to players/staff, one interview questioning his role as a 7th string/deactivated WR, and boom he again has committed conduct detrimental and is capable of being suspended for another 4 games. Is there any doubt that would happen? To me this is nothing more than a players union making the best argument they can for a turd they are obligated to stick up for. There's no law against weak arguments.

 

[gman8343]

Personally, I think that the eagles are taking more satisfaction from sending TO home and keeping him off the field then "not paying him".

They are trying to do to TO what he did to them .... givem a but F-You to end this season.

Which quite honestly is classless in its own way. They're stooping to his level. Bad form IMO.

 

[BassNBrew]

Sal Palentonio was just on the NFL network and reported, after talking to the eagles said ....

Even if an arbitrator reduced TO's suspension to 2 games then he would simply be deavtivated for the rest of the year. He is home for the rest of the year whether he gets paid or not.

Personally, I think that the eagles are taking more satisfaction from sending TO home and keeping him off the field then "not paying him".

They are trying to do to TO what he did to them .... givem a but F-You to end this season.

So they all sit at home together in January...now that's a win, win.

 

[Sabertooth]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

IMHO there is a gaping chasm between what they are seeking and what they can reasonably expect any sane arbiter to rule. I can't even fathom an arbiter declaring that the team legally must put up with the ongoing circus TO has created, holding press conferences and interviews demeaning the team and his team mates. A team *has to* accept a distraction? Even if the arbiter is from Mars and rules exactly as they are requesting, all it would take is one roll of the eyes, one demeaning comment to players/staff, one interview questioning his role as a 7th string/deactivated WR, and boom he again has committed conduct detrimental and is capable of being suspended for another 4 games. Is there any doubt that would happen? To me this is nothing more than a players union making the best argument they can for a turd they are obligated to stick up for. There's no law against weak arguments.

Freedom of speech in my opinion. How is it any different than me complaining about my job to a fellow employee?

 

[BlueOnion]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

I don't think it matters what the abitrator decides. TO will not play another game as an Eagle.

This would be the absolute worse case scenario (Eagies must take T.O. back) I can possibly imagine for T.O. If an arbitrator ruled that T.O. must be included in all team activities, it would be borderline impossible for T.O. to keep his mouth shut and only further incriminate his reputation prior to next March's free agent period.

 

[Keys Myaths]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

IMHO there is a gaping chasm between what they are seeking and what they can reasonably expect any sane arbiter to rule. I can't even fathom an arbiter declaring that the team legally must put up with the ongoing circus TO has created, holding press conferences and interviews demeaning the team and his team mates. A team *has to* accept a distraction? Even if the arbiter is from Mars and rules exactly as they are requesting, all it would take is one roll of the eyes, one demeaning comment to players/staff, one interview questioning his role as a 7th string/deactivated WR, and boom he again has committed conduct detrimental and is capable of being suspended for another 4 games. Is there any doubt that would happen? To me this is nothing more than a players union making the best argument they can for a turd they are obligated to stick up for. There's no law against weak arguments.

Freedom of speech in my opinion. How is it any different than me complaining about my job to a fellow employee?

No different at all.But your boss can still fire you for it.

Freedom of speech refers to the government making laws restricting speech...not private companies.

 

[BigJim®]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

IMHO there is a gaping chasm between what they are seeking and what they can reasonably expect any sane arbiter to rule. I can't even fathom an arbiter declaring that the team legally must put up with the ongoing circus TO has created, holding press conferences and interviews demeaning the team and his team mates. A team *has to* accept a distraction? Even if the arbiter is from Mars and rules exactly as they are requesting, all it would take is one roll of the eyes, one demeaning comment to players/staff, one interview questioning his role as a 7th string/deactivated WR, and boom he again has committed conduct detrimental and is capable of being suspended for another 4 games. Is there any doubt that would happen? To me this is nothing more than a players union making the best argument they can for a turd they are obligated to stick up for. There's no law against weak arguments.

Freedom of speech in my opinion. How is it any different than me complaining about my job to a fellow employee?

That's a dumb question. I suspect you aren't a member of a player association which has negotiated a trade agreement specifically giving your employer the right to suspend you for that. Freedom of speech? Good one.

 

[BigJim®]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

IMHO there is a gaping chasm between what they are seeking and what they can reasonably expect any sane arbiter to rule. I can't even fathom an arbiter declaring that the team legally must put up with the ongoing circus TO has created, holding press conferences and interviews demeaning the team and his team mates. A team *has to* accept a distraction? Even if the arbiter is from Mars and rules exactly as they are requesting, all it would take is one roll of the eyes, one demeaning comment to players/staff, one interview questioning his role as a 7th string/deactivated WR, and boom he again has committed conduct detrimental and is capable of being suspended for another 4 games. Is there any doubt that would happen? To me this is nothing more than a players union making the best argument they can for a turd they are obligated to stick up for. There's no law against weak arguments.

Freedom of speech in my opinion. How is it any different than me complaining about my job to a fellow employee?

No different at all.But your boss can still fire you for it.

Freedom of speech refers to the government making laws restricting speech...not private companies.

Well, I wouldn't go that far. ST's point is that TO is not being "fired"... if he was fired he'd be free to seek other more lucrative employment. Technically he's being suspended and then deactivated. The real question is can you shelve someone while you are still willing to pay him. I'd say there's no reason why you can't.

 

[ericttspikes]

ESPN

Not over yet...

If the NFL Players Association has its way, Terrell Owens will have a shot at playing football again this season, a key union official told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The players union will not only ask arbitrator Richard Bloch to reduce the financial penalty but will argue that Owens should be reinstated to the "exact status" he had as a player before his suspension.

"That status means that he reports to the practice facility, he goes to team meetings, he practices and, hopefully, he plays," the union source said. "True, we can't force the Eagles to activate him on game day and play him but we feel pretty strongly about our case."

Under the arbitration rules, Bloch cannot make Owens a free agent but if he reinstates the receiver, as the union asks, it could force the team's hand to release him, to avoid the distraction of Owens reporting for work every day.

IMHO there is a gaping chasm between what they are seeking and what they can reasonably expect any sane arbiter to rule. I can't even fathom an arbiter declaring that the team legally must put up with the ongoing circus TO has created, holding press conferences and interviews demeaning the team and his team mates. A team *has to* accept a distraction? Even if the arbiter is from Mars and rules exactly as they are requesting, all it would take is one roll of the eyes, one demeaning comment to players/staff, one interview questioning his role as a 7th string/deactivated WR, and boom he again has committed conduct detrimental and is capable of being suspended for another 4 games. Is there any doubt that would happen? To me this is nothing more than a players union making the best argument they can for a turd they are obligated to stick up for. There's no law against weak arguments.

Freedom of speech in my opinion. How is it any different than me complaining about my job to a fellow employee?

No different at all.But your boss can still fire you for it.

Freedom of speech refers to the government making laws restricting speech...not private companies.

Well, I wouldn't go that far. ST's point is that TO is not being "fired"... if he was fired he'd be free to seek other more lucrative employment. Technically he's being suspended and then deactivated. The real question is can you shelve someone while you are still willing to pay him. I'd say there's no reason why you can't.

Right. If TO was a scrub from the Arena league, who signed a contract but wasn't playing good football he'd be dropped like a hot potato. Cut, free to sign on with some else. Here is a player, advancing in age, at the top of his profession who has issues with management, vocal issues. Eagles should do the 4 games as allowed by the CBA and cut him if they can't stand him. It is obvious by everybody the only reason they attempting to do what they are doing is out of malice. If not, why go the extra mile to hurt the players career and prevent him from doing what is is lively hood...play football? TO is a jerkoff, but I also agree with TO that the Eagles have no class. If they had any, they'd cut him. If he is a cancer, cut him. I'm going to have to get the FREE TO t-shirts fired up.

 

[brewerjoe]

It is obvious by everybody the only reason they attempting to do what they are doing is out of malice. If not, why go the extra mile to hurt the players career and prevent him from doing what is is lively hood...play football? TO is a jerkoff, but I also agree with TO that the Eagles have no class. If they had any, they'd cut him. If he is a cancer, cut him. I'm going to have to get the FREE TO t-shirts fired up.

I think it's been said before, but the reason they don't simply cut him after the suspension is probably because they don't want a future opponent to have the opportunity to sign him. Remember, they will have to pay him for the remainder of the season after the suspension. I don't think you need to worry about his 'lively hood'. I would imagine TO is doing just fine financially.Just like in fantasy football, sometimes its better to keep someone on your bench just so another team can't have him.

 

[BigJim®]

It is obvious by everybody the only reason they attempting to do what they are doing is out of malice. If not, why go the extra mile to hurt the players career and prevent him from doing what is is lively hood...play football? TO is a jerkoff, but I also agree with TO that the Eagles have no class. If they had any, they'd cut him. If he is a cancer, cut him. I'm going to have to get the FREE TO t-shirts fired up.

I couldn't disagree more. As has been pointed out numerous times in this thread the Eagles are on the hook for his salary whether they shelve him or release him. They are damnwell not going to pay his guaranteed salary and grant him the freedom to sign some additional lucrative deal with the Cowboys, and perhaps have him spill team secrets and face him in the playoffs while he's still technically on their payroll. Furthermore, they are certainly not going to be the NFL team that sets the precedent that if you act like a boob you can become a FA pretty much at will. I am not saying there's no level of spite; they probably are pissed they can't get the benefits of the good contract they negotiated. However, that pales in comparison to the very real business/competitive reasons and not wanting to open the door for future Eagles to use this BS as a business ploy. If you don't want to be a valued member of this team, then watch soap operas and cash checks... you aren't going to be handed a reward.

 

[ericttspikes]

It is obvious by everybody the only reason they attempting to do what they are doing is out of malice. If not, why go the extra mile to hurt the players career and prevent him from doing what is is lively hood...play football? TO is a jerkoff, but I also agree with TO that the Eagles have no class. If they had any, they'd cut him. If he is a cancer, cut him. I'm going to have to get the FREE TO t-shirts fired up.

I couldn't disagree more. As has been pointed out numerous times in this thread the Eagles are on the hook for his salary whether they shelve him or release him. They are damnwell not going to pay his guaranteed salary and grant him the freedom to sign some additional lucrative deal with the Cowboys, and perhaps have him spill team secrets and face him in the playoffs while he's still technically on their payroll. Furthermore, they are certainly not going to be the NFL team that sets the precedent that if you act like a boob you can become a FA pretty much at will. I am not saying there's no level of spite; they probably are pissed they can't get the benefits of the good contract they negotiated. However, that pales in comparison to the very real business/competitive reasons and not wanting to open the door for future Eagles to use this BS as a business ploy. If you don't want to be a valued member of this team, then watch soap operas and cash checks... you aren't going to be handed a reward.

They set that precedent in the preseason. When they were 0-0 everything was cool, now at 1-7 they woke up? He was a bigger boob this summer; cursing coaches, public displays and not talking to team mates at all. Disagree about the valued member too. The guy was top 3-4 in every receiving category and played every game. The Eagles are hypocrites.

 

[BigJim®]

It is obvious by everybody the only reason they attempting to do what they are doing is out of malice. If not, why go the extra mile to hurt the players career and prevent him from doing what is is lively hood...play football? TO is a jerkoff, but I also agree with TO that the Eagles have no class. If they had any, they'd cut him. If he is a cancer, cut him. I'm going to have to get the FREE TO t-shirts fired up.

I couldn't disagree more. As has been pointed out numerous times in this thread the Eagles are on the hook for his salary whether they shelve him or release him. They are damnwell not going to pay his guaranteed salary and grant him the freedom to sign some additional lucrative deal with the Cowboys, and perhaps have him spill team secrets and face him in the playoffs while he's still technically on their payroll. Furthermore, they are certainly not going to be the NFL team that sets the precedent that if you act like a boob you can become a FA pretty much at will. I am not saying there's no level of spite; they probably are pissed they can't get the benefits of the good contract they negotiated. However, that pales in comparison to the very real business/competitive reasons and not wanting to open the door for future Eagles to use this BS as a business ploy. If you don't want to be a valued member of this team, then watch soap operas and cash checks... you aren't going to be handed a reward.

They set that precedent in the preseason. When they were 0-0 everything was cool, now at 1-7 they woke up? He was a bigger boob this summer; cursing coaches, public displays and not talking to team mates at all. Disagree about the valued member too. The guy was top 3-4 in every receiving category and played every game. The Eagles are hypocrites.

Bull. He did not call the organization as a whole "classless" over the offseason. You're making up facts to suit your position. Just forget it, I only waste so much time on the delusional. Owens is a victim, you've convinced me.

 

[ericttspikes]

It is obvious by everybody the only reason they attempting to do what they are doing is out of malice. If not, why go the extra mile to hurt the players career and prevent him from doing what is is lively hood...play football? TO is a jerkoff, but I also agree with TO that the Eagles have no class. If they had any, they'd cut him. If he is a cancer, cut him. I'm going to have to get the FREE TO t-shirts fired up.

I couldn't disagree more. As has been pointed out numerous times in this thread the Eagles are on the hook for his salary whether they shelve him or release him. They are damnwell not going to pay his guaranteed salary and grant him the freedom to sign some additional lucrative deal with the Cowboys, and perhaps have him spill team secrets and face him in the playoffs while he's still technically on their payroll. Furthermore, they are certainly not going to be the NFL team that sets the precedent that if you act like a boob you can become a FA pretty much at will. I am not saying there's no level of spite; they probably are pissed they can't get the benefits of the good contract they negotiated. However, that pales in comparison to the very real business/competitive reasons and not wanting to open the door for future Eagles to use this BS as a business ploy. If you don't want to be a valued member of this team, then watch soap operas and cash checks... you aren't going to be handed a reward.

They set that precedent in the preseason. When they were 0-0 everything was cool, now at 1-7 they woke up? He was a bigger boob this summer; cursing coaches, public displays and not talking to team mates at all. Disagree about the valued member too. The guy was top 3-4 in every receiving category and played every game. The Eagles are hypocrites.

Bull. He did not call the organization as a whole "classless" over the offseason. You're making up facts to suit your position. Just forget it, I only waste so much time on the delusional. Owens is a victim, you've convinced me.

Whatever dude. I could care less. I'm not trying to convince you or anyone of anything. My opinion has just as much value as anyone elses. The Eagles are classless.

 

[brewerjoe]

It is obvious by everybody the only reason they attempting to do what they are doing is out of malice. If not, why go the extra mile to hurt the players career and prevent him from doing what is is lively hood...play football? TO is a jerkoff, but I also agree with TO that the Eagles have no class. If they had any, they'd cut him. If he is a cancer, cut him. I'm going to have to get the FREE TO t-shirts fired up.

I couldn't disagree more. As has been pointed out numerous times in this thread the Eagles are on the hook for his salary whether they shelve him or release him. They are damnwell not going to pay his guaranteed salary and grant him the freedom to sign some additional lucrative deal with the Cowboys, and perhaps have him spill team secrets and face him in the playoffs while he's still technically on their payroll. Furthermore, they are certainly not going to be the NFL team that sets the precedent that if you act like a boob you can become a FA pretty much at will. I am not saying there's no level of spite; they probably are pissed they can't get the benefits of the good contract they negotiated. However, that pales in comparison to the very real business/competitive reasons and not wanting to open the door for future Eagles to use this BS as a business ploy. If you don't want to be a valued member of this team, then watch soap operas and cash checks... you aren't going to be handed a reward.

They set that precedent in the preseason. When they were 0-0 everything was cool, now at 1-7 they woke up? He was a bigger boob this summer; cursing coaches, public displays and not talking to team mates at all. Disagree about the valued member too. The guy was top 3-4 in every receiving category and played every game. The Eagles are hypocrites.

Bull. He did not call the organization as a whole "classless" over the offseason. You're making up facts to suit your position. Just forget it, I only waste so much time on the delusional. Owens is a victim, you've convinced me.

Whatever dude. I could care less. I'm not trying to convince you or anyone of anything. My opinion has just as much value as anyone elses. The Eagles are classless.

A) So in your opinion, it's not in the Eagles best interest to try to block him from going to a potential opponent? This is purely out of malice and there is no football strategy involved? B) Do you really believe his skills are going to erode so much in the next few months while he is not on the field that his career will be in jeopardy?

Answer Key:

A) The Eagles are smart to try to avoid facing one of the best WRs in the game.

B) Chances are that TO will still be one of the top WRs in the game next year even after missing the 2nd half of this season.