Owens to Hold a Press Conference (1 Viewer)

[BlueOnion]

None of these make any sense.

Because it makes the bottom line on the contract almost 8 million dollars higher by putting in a roster bonus they never intend to pay. Obviously the player looks better and feels better signing the deal with a higher $$$ atached, even if they won't get the actual cash

Why would the club want to inflate a contract with fake money?

Because the malcontent that they want to add won't sign the 2-3 year deal they want to sign, so they pretend to committ long term without doing it?

NFL contracts are not guaranteed, I don't think this was a suprise to T.O. or his agent. If Philly did pull this over T.O.'s eyes, well more power to them.

To lower the signing bonus by adding a roster bonus that kicks in later, thus not hitting the salary cap in the first couple of years

So Philly told T.O., "Instead of guaranteeing you this 7.5 million dollar bonus (as a signing bonus), we want to defer it to year 3 and not guarantee it. What do you say T.O.?" At which point Philadelphia put a gun to T.O.'s head and told him to sign it?This 7.5 million roster bonus is fake money. It is an agent tactic created by Leigh Steinberg to artificially increase the value of contracts with fake money and to force the club's team to prematurely release a player from a contract so he return to the market and sign a new big contract. The concept that the club artificially incorporated a 7.5 million roster bonus of fake money to artificially inflate the contract and bamboozle the player is ludicrous.

 

[Keys Myaths]

As a former reporter, this happens all the time.Sadly, controversial press conferences like this are really frustrating.

 

[DPRugby]

And TO is sitting there looking like a robot while his agent ends his career.

 

[Hurons]

"not his intent" I heard TO say the Eagles are a classless orginzation. That along would get anyone fired.Drew and TO are made for each other.

 

[belljr]

how many more chances does Drew think he deserves???

 

[Keys Myaths]

TO was smirking as Drew was telling everyone how sorry he was in his closing statement.

 

[JaxBill]

Q-"In the last 5 months, what have you done for him, other than getting kicked off the team?"LOL

 

[Sweeper]

Conclude with "TO is appologetic, he wants to play, and I will do everything I can to make that happen and he will do everything he can to do his best on the field"Thank you ... thank you very much <<<elvis presly voice>>>

 

[hammerva]

I can not wait for Howard Eskin on this. We might actually hear a brain explode on the radio

 

[Wheelhouse]

Nothing matters unless the Eagles have a change of opinion and for them to do that would totally obliterate any honorable credibility. I'm sure the Eagles thought, if they do this, there's no turning back. Sorry TO - I just don't see it.TO: I'm sorry suspension...TO: I'm really sorry Drew: We're really sorry. TO is very sorry

 

[gman8343]

that. was. awesome.Thank you TO. Thank you Drew.

 

[dickey moe]

LOL!!!Reporter: "What have you done for him, other than getting him kicked off the team at this point?"Drew: "Next question."

 

[nittanylion]

This is reactionary on the part of both Owens, and Rosenhaus.I love seeing Rosenrosen with his feathers ruffled. "Next question" = cop out.T.O. and Rosencrantz were made for each other. Both scum.Too little, too late, I say. Take your punishment, and move on, T.O.Marcus Allen didn't deserve getting 'Marcus Allen'd by Al Davis, but T.O. deserves to get K.O.'d by the Eagles.Hold the line, Andy! This spoiled child must be taught he's not above being held accountable for his actions!!!

 

[Sweeper]

Q-"In the last 5 months, what have you done for him, other than getting kicked off the team?"

LOL

Next question!

 

[Jackal]

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

 

[Hue G]

If you're not listening to this live, please go find the audio. Priceless.

Thanks for rubbing it in

 

[DPRugby]

Best. News conference. EVER!

 

[Jackal]

all this crap better be too little too late

 

[mydixie]

that. was. awesome.

Thank you TO. Thank you Drew.

This was the highlight.

 

[Courtjester]

That was amazing, Drew did a terrible job out there.

 

[Sweeper]

all this crap better be too little too late

Why? Did you drop TO already??

 

[BringItOn]

That was some great entertainment for my lousy afternoon.Thanks Drew.thanks TO.

 

[The Commish]

Here's the bottom line...saying you are sorry for something but continuing to do that thing you are apologizing for isn't gonna cut it. Not only do you have to say you're sorry, but you change your ways. Offending someone, apologizing, offending someone, apologizing etc etc doesn't get it. Until he sees this, he won't be taken seriously.

 

[gman8343]

odds of this ploy getting him back on the field this year: 1 in 1,0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

 

[JaxBill]

Adam Schefter reporting that the Eagles have removed every picture of TO from NovaCare Complex "like an old girlfriend".

 

[wannabee]

odds of this ploy getting him back on the field this year: 1 in 1,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

0000000

So ... there's still a chance ...

 

[Sweeper]

NEW WORLD RECORD!!!!!!!!!The Longest period of time that TO has been quite while standing within 3 feet of a mic!OK .. so now tell me that TO is not a changed man. ?!

 

[suchislife]

I can not wait for Howard Eskin on this. We might actually hear a brain explode on the radio

I think it just happened "That was a joke and a farce of a press conference"

 

[Lord of Football]

How can anyone on earth take these two seriously?

 

[PRS Guy]

Adam Schefter reporting that the Eagles have removed every picture of TO from NovaCare Complex "like an old girlfriend".

They may as well remove any hope of a super bowl trip then because without him their best chance is a distant memory.

 

[Jackal]

all  this crap better be too little too late

Why? Did you drop TO already??

no i made a t shirt with him frowning on it.i would like to wear it

 

[gman8343]

seriously, how can Drew be considered a super agent? Every time I've seen him he makes me cringe -- I'd NEVER want to sign one of his clients.

 

[Fred Lane]

odds of this ploy getting him back on the field this year: 1 in 1,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

0000000

So ... there's still a chance ...

hmmm....up from 1 in 1,000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

he would have been better off keeping his mouth shut and trying a private approach with the coach, team and management to work his way back in....

 

[BlueOnion]

Q-"In the last 5 months, what have you done for him, other than getting kicked off the team?"

LOL

Absolutely priceless, especially considering (from what I read her) that Rosenhaus was ducking every question possible with 'Next Question'.

 

[vinwinephans]

help us help you! help us help you!Drew is a walking contradiction.Media is at fault, but he needs media's help.Last week's apology was good enough, but he apologized again today and was much more thorough this time through.

 

[tick dog]

I seriously think TO had a chance of coming back until Rosenhaus opened his smug, lying, cheating, grating mouth. Amaaaaaaaazingly hatable guy.

 

[Sweeper]

Q-"In the last 5 months, what have you done for him, other than getting kicked off the team?"

LOL

Absolutely priceless, especially considering (from what I read her) that Rosenhaus was ducking every question possible with 'Next Question'.

he took and answered 5 questions and "next questioned" 30 or 40 without even hearing the entire question. Often times cutting the reporters off ... to say .... move along!

 

[redman]

all  this crap better be too little too late

Why? Did you drop TO already??

no i made a t shirt with him frowning on it.i would like to wear it

"I'm misunderstood!"

 

[suchislife]

Q-"In the last 5 months, what have you done for him, other than getting kicked off the team?"

LOL

Absolutely priceless, especially considering (from what I read her) that Rosenhaus was ducking every question possible with 'Next Question'.

Seriously, this has to be all over ESPN all night tonight. And Eskin's rant after it was hilarious as well.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

God. Sounds like I missed something special.

 

[B-Deep]

I seriously think TO had a chance of coming back until Rosenhaus opened his smug, lying, cheating, grating mouth. Amaaaaaaaazingly hatable guy.

If drew had any honor in him TO would do another press conference later saying he fired drew, and we would someday find out drew planned this entire press conference to make himself look like the bad guyof course, if drew had honor he would not be drew....

 

[B-Deep]

God. Sounds like I missed something special.

I was able to hear the borring press conference where he was suspended and missed this circus

 

[Ghoti]

Did TO specifically apologize to McNabb?

 

[gman8343]

God. Sounds like I missed something special.

Something tells me it may just be replayed once or twice...

 

[belljr]

I hate Eskin but he was friggin Great.he just yelled in the mic again.final thoughts:"T.O. is a JACKASS!" - Howard Eskin

 

[smcindoe]

<conspiracy>What if TO knew that was going to happen, and just set Rosenhaus up? He fires him after that debacle, and all is forgiven.</conspiracy>

 

[Fred Lane]

I wonder if Drew owns a copy of the "I <heart> TO" shirt....

 

[smcindoe]

Did TO specifically apologize to McNabb?

Yes.

 

[B-Deep]

None of these make any sense.

Because it makes the bottom line on the contract almost 8 million dollars higher by putting in a roster bonus they never intend to pay. Obviously the player looks better and feels better signing the deal with a higher $$$ atached, even if they won't get the actual cash

Why would the club want to inflate a contract with fake money?

Because the malcontent that they want to add won't sign the 2-3 year deal they want to sign, so they pretend to committ long term without doing it?

NFL contracts are not guaranteed, I don't think this was a suprise to T.O. or his agent. If Philly did pull this over T.O.'s eyes, well more power to them.

To lower the signing bonus by adding a roster bonus that kicks in later, thus not hitting the salary cap in the first couple of years

So Philly told T.O., "Instead of guaranteeing you this 7.5 million dollar bonus (as a signing bonus), we want to defer it to year 3 and not guarantee it. What do you say T.O.?" At which point Philadelphia put a gun to T.O.'s head and told him to sign it?This 7.5 million roster bonus is fake money. It is an agent tactic created by Leigh Steinberg to artificially increase the value of contracts with fake money and to force the club's team to prematurely release a player from a contract so he return to the market and sign a new big contract. The concept that the club artificially incorporated a 7.5 million roster bonus of fake money to artificially inflate the contract and bamboozle the player is ludicrous.

As I tried to do earlier I'll agree to disagree. I am not hijacking this thread to argue this point.

 

[B-Deep]

<conspiracy>

What if TO knew that was going to happen, and just set Rosenhaus up? He fires him after that debacle, and all is forgiven.

</conspiracy>

TO is not that smartDrew is, but he would gain nothing by it.

It would be nice but it is not gonna shake out that way.