Titans in the mix for T.O.? (1 Viewer)

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TITANS ACTUALLY IN THE MIX FOR T.O.?Posted by Mike Florio on March 6, 2009, 11:19 a.m.Our friends at KSK (via our friends at Deadspin) have caught wind of a rumor that receiver Terrell Owens was spotted at the airport in Nashville this morning, with agent Drew Rosenhaus.Presumably, the purpose of such a trip would be to meet with the Titans.That said, Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reported on Thursday that the Titans aren’t interested in Terrell Owens.But, as we’ve recently mentioned (primarily in an effort to cover our asses as to the potential inaccuracy of the Anti-T.O. List), teams could be suggesting publicly or privately that they don’t want Owens merely to soften up his salary expectations.

 

[One]

I hope they brought their kneepads.

 

[Byron_nyc]

This does make a lot of sense. Fischer has the gravitas and the locker room support to keep TO productive for 16 games. Just might work.

 

[puckalicious]

Hopefully the Titans don't plan to let VY start any games. TO just might get him to off himself.

 

[Da Guru]

Jeff Fisher is one coach that could control Owens. Lets face it though, the Titan are not Air Coryell. Owens will not like to see 30-40 rushing attempts a game.

 

[trader jake]

Perfect landing spot IMO

- Would be the sole receiving target (Bo Scaife and Nate Washington...yeah)

- The team has strong veteran leaders

- Strong coaching staff

- Win now team

- TO went to college in the state so he must be comfortable there

- Collins has a big enough arm to get him deep too

 

[PitbullTD]

Everything im hearing which is pretty much ESPN has Tennessee the most likely landing spot as well.

 

[FUBAR]

At first I didn't like the idea, but it's growing on me. Just as long as Bulluck can help keep TO in check and Collins is behind center, it could work for a year.

If they need to put VY out there, I fear for the young man.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

Not sure there is a mix for his services.

Are the Titans in the Market for receivers? Did they pursue Houshmandezeh? Not asking if they should be in the market, but have they been?

Why a coach that runs a disciplined ship would bring in the discipline killer is beyond me.

 

[PinkydaPimp]

Hopefully the Titans don't plan to let VY start any games. TO just might get him to off himself.

 

[Phurfur]

Jeff Fisher is one coach that could control Owens. Lets face it though, the Titan are not Air Coryell. Owens will not like to see 30-40 rushing attempts a game.

No one controls TO ask Bill Parcells. Dallas pretty much gave him the team and kissed his butt for 3 years and what did it get them.

 

[PatsWillWin]

It'll be different here.

 

[Fiddles]

every year the titans pass on all of the marquis wr names in FA

why take TO now?

 

[Fiddles]

Not sure there is a mix for his services.Are the Titans in the Market for receivers? Did they pursue Houshmandezeh? Not asking if they should be in the market, but have they been?Why a coach that runs a disciplined ship would bring in the discipline killer is beyond me.

im with this

 

[Dexter Manley]

every year the titans pass on all of the marquis wr names in FAwhy take TO now?

Probably because the price is right.

 

[FUBAR]

every year the titans pass on all of the marquis wr names in FAwhy take TO now?

Probably because the price is right.

One year contract. With TO though, I'd avoid incentives tied to stats. Tie his money to wins. Expect him to blow up here or there, but if it impacts the team, cut his ### immediately.

 

[obxlegends]

You can easily do a two year deal. Next year is expected to be an uncapped season in the NFL. It'll make it easy to cut with no ramifications.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

This seems more like process of elimination than anything. Like people see the Titans as the one winning team who could use a WR and is without a "personal" reason for telling TO to get bent.

 

[Two Deep]

Hopefully the Titans don't plan to let VY start any games. TO just might get him to off himself.

Or Vy might get TO to off himself.The two of them would be crying and sucking on the barrel of a gun.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

What if you take this turd and Holt or Harrison are available? Would the Q.B. killer then be percieved as a mistake?

 

[trader jake]

This seems more like process of elimination than anything. Like people see the Titans as the one winning team who could use a WR and is without a "personal" reason for telling TO to get bent.

See also Indy.

 

[Ridgelake]

Given what Tenn experienced with Pacman and VY, I would be SHOCKED if they signed TO. He is to totally against what this team stands for that it is almost comical to speculate he'd sign there. Its oil and water.

Talk all you want about cap space and window of opportunity. But this organization learned some hard lessons with Pacman and VY. Fisher's gravitas or not. As Phurfur indicated, not even Parcells' gravitas could control TO.

 

[glock]

This seems more like process of elimination than anything. Like people see the Titans as the one winning team who could use a WR and is without a "personal" reason for telling TO to get bent.

See also Indy.

Peyton and TO. Would make for some damn funny commercials. Ponder this Manning to TO connection on the field...

 

[Tackling Dummies]

It'll be different here.

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[bcr8f]

Given what Tenn experienced with Pacman and VY, I would be SHOCKED if they signed TO. He is to totally against what this team stands for that it is almost comical to speculate he'd sign there. Its oil and water.

Talk all you want about cap space and window of opportunity. But this organization learned some hard lessons with Pacman and VY. Fisher's gravitas or not. As Phurfur indicated, not even Parcells' gravitas could control TO.

No kidding. Raiders don't seem to be interested either.

 

[ookook]

I think that the Titans may well take a shot, contingent upon T.O. being willing to sign for a reasonable short-term contract.

The problem is that "reasonable" and the name of T.O.'s agent have never been spoken in the same context. Ever.

 

[Bri]

Given what Tenn experienced with Pacman and VY, I would be SHOCKED if they signed TO. He is to totally against what this team stands for that it is almost comical to speculate he'd sign there. Its oil and water. Talk all you want about cap space and window of opportunity. But this organization learned some hard lessons with Pacman and VY. Fisher's gravitas or not. As Phurfur indicated, not even Parcells' gravitas could control TO.

VY is irrelevant in this context, the guy broke down due to the pressure. It has nothing to do with a troublemaker clowning around. VY is mostly professional in that regard. He's already working out for 09.

 

[Lab]

I like it. So many teams have said "no way" so far, that TN might be able to get TO for a bargain price. If the price is low enough, it's worth the risk.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Jeff Fisher is one coach that could control Owens.

Isn't that what everyone said about Bill Parcells?

every year the titans pass on all of the marquis wr names in FA

why take TO now?

Probably because the price is right.

One year contract. With TO though, I'd avoid incentives tied to stats. Tie his money to wins. Expect him to blow up here or there, but if it impacts the team, cut his ### immediately.

Oh my God, no. Owens already whines following games where he doesn't think he got the ball enough, but can you imagine how he would react if that happen in a game the Titans lost, therefore costing Owens money? He would be worse than he has ever been.

 

[Abraham]

In a perfect world, his contract would look like this...

- 50,000 per game played.

- Multiply his reception percentage (balls caught thrown his way) by 4,000,000.

- Give him 1,000 per reception.

- Give him 40k per TD

- Give him $100 per yard.

- Give an additional 50k when the number of points he scores in a WIN exceeds the difference in final game score.

 

[Two Deep]

Given what Tenn experienced with Pacman and VY, I would be SHOCKED if they signed TO. He is to totally against what this team stands for that it is almost comical to speculate he'd sign there. Its oil and water.

Talk all you want about cap space and window of opportunity. But this organization learned some hard lessons with Pacman and VY. Fisher's gravitas or not. As Phurfur indicated, not even Parcells' gravitas could control TO.

VY is irrelevant in this context, the guy broke down due to the pressure. It has nothing to do with a troublemaker clowning around. VY is mostly professional in that regard. He's already working out for 09.

Except for this: http://www.yardbarker.com/m/16526/xl/Vince_205_20bx.jpg

 

[trader jake]

In a perfect world, his contract would look like this...- 50,000 per game played. - Multiply his reception percentage (balls caught thrown his way) by 4,000,000. - Give him 1,000 per reception.- Give him 40k per TD - Give him $100 per yard.- Give an additional 50k when the number of points he scores in a WIN exceeds the difference in final game score.

Um, no. This would encourage TO to whine for the ball even more (if that's possible).

 

[Dexter Manley]

In a perfect world, his contract would look like this...- 50,000 per game played. - Multiply his reception percentage (balls caught thrown his way) by 4,000,000. - Give him 1,000 per reception.- Give him 40k per TD - Give him $100 per yard.- Give an additional 50k when the number of points he scores in a WIN exceeds the difference in final game score.

Just out of my curiosity, how the hell would they calculate his cap # with that contract? It's my understanding that any contract with incentives (i.e. player gets 100K bonus for making the probowl) are added to the players cap # for that season as if they are going to achieve them (so a player with 100K bonus for making the probowl and getting paid a base salary of 1 million would have a cap # of 1.1 million).

 

[perry147]

Hopefully the Titans don't plan to let VY start any games. TO just might get him to off himself.

I think VY could take TO. VY has the reach.

 

[vandyt]

In a perfect world, his contract would look like this...- 50,000 per game played. - Multiply his reception percentage (balls caught thrown his way) by 4,000,000. - Give him 1,000 per reception.- Give him 40k per TD - Give him $100 per yard.- Give an additional 50k when the number of points he scores in a WIN exceeds the difference in final game score.

Um, no. This would encourage TO to whine for the ball even more (if that's possible).

That'd be a great contract for the Titans....if you're a Colts or Texans fan.

 

[Abraham]

In a perfect world, his contract would look like this...- 50,000 per game played. - Multiply his reception percentage (balls caught thrown his way) by 4,000,000. - Give him 1,000 per reception.- Give him 40k per TD - Give him $100 per yard.- Give an additional 50k when the number of points he scores in a WIN exceeds the difference in final game score.

Um, no. This would encourage TO to whine for the ball even more (if that's possible).

That'd be a great contract for the Titans....if you're a Colts or Texans fan.

The bulk of the money would come from not dropping balls that came his way and for staying on the field.

 

[FUBAR]

In a perfect world, his contract would look like this...- 50,000 per game played. - Multiply his reception percentage (balls caught thrown his way) by 4,000,000. - Give him 1,000 per reception.- Give him 40k per TD - Give him $100 per yard.- Give an additional 50k when the number of points he scores in a WIN exceeds the difference in final game score.

Um, no. This would encourage TO to whine for the ball even more (if that's possible).

That'd be a great contract for the Titans....if you're a Colts or Texans fan.

The bulk of the money would come from not dropping balls that came his way and for staying on the field.

Again, no. All those incentives would encourage him to demand the ball more. Exactly what a team does not want. You tie it to wins, showing up for practice, teamwork (to the degree possible) and staying out of the media. TO is one guy you do not, under any circumstances, give him even more incentive to demand the ball.Actually, I do like: - Multiply his reception percentage (balls caught thrown his way) by 4,000,000. I'd even increase it to $10M. It might make him demand the ball less, but it could give him incentive to blame the QB for bad throws. Any way we cut this, TO is going to be a headache. But he might be worth it for one year.

 

[FUBAR]

Jeff Fisher is one coach that could control Owens.

Isn't that what everyone said about Bill Parcells?

every year the titans pass on all of the marquis wr names in FA

why take TO now?

Probably because the price is right.

One year contract. With TO though, I'd avoid incentives tied to stats. Tie his money to wins. Expect him to blow up here or there, but if it impacts the team, cut his ### immediately.

Oh my God, no. Owens already whines following games where he doesn't think he got the ball enough, but can you imagine how he would react if that happen in a game the Titans lost, therefore costing Owens money? He would be worse than he has ever been.

fair point. how do you incenticize teamwork if not by measuring wins?

 

[Ghost of Bill Walsh]

Send his #### back to the 49ers. Singletary's probably still young enough and strong enough to permantly plant T.O.in the turf that'd he'd never wanna play again.He wouldn't pull his shiot with Singletary which is probably why he hasn't been near San Fran

 

[Dexter Manley]

Send his #### back to the 49ers. Singletary's probably still young enough and strong enough to permantly plant T.O.in the turf that'd he'd never wanna play again.He wouldn't pull his shiot with Singletary which is probably why he hasn't been near San Fran

At this point I'm pretty sure TO would whip Singletary's ###. If Hugh Douglas was scared and backed down to TO, I'm pretty sure he can handle himself.

 

[PitbullTD]

Jim Rome...who is right up there with Skip Bayless in my eyes as biggest ahole on ESPN just said Denver is the best destination for T.O. said a strong willed QB....LOL T.O would murk Cutler in a heartbeat.

 

[fatness]

Any way we cut this, TO is going to be a headache.

 

[FUBAR]

Jim Rome...who is right up there with Skip Bayless in my eyes as biggest ahole on ESPN just said Denver is the best destination for T.O. said a strong willed QB....LOL T.O would murk Cutler in a heartbeat.

Yeah, just what McDaniels needs. A QB who doesn't feel wanted, a WR with legal issues, and a prima donna TO. They're going to ruin Eddie Royal.

 

[Dexter Manley]

Jim Rome...who is right up there with Skip Bayless in my eyes as biggest ahole on ESPN just said Denver is the best destination for T.O. said a strong willed QB....LOL T.O would murk Cutler in a heartbeat.

Heard this on Rome's radio show yesterday. Didn't see JRIB, but on the radio he said this was the best fit in terms of "entertainment value" for himself and everyone else. TO + mini-TO + Cutler (who has already smacked down mini-TO and no doubt would have no qualms about doing so to TO as well) + new 32 yo coach = awesomeness. What a soap opera that would be. P.S. Please don't ever compare Rome, who's the most entertaining guy in the business, to that hack Bayless ever again. Thanks!

 

[hostile]

T.O. may not be landing in TENN after all...

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

John Clayton was just on ESPN News saying he didn't think Tenn. is likely to sign TO, didn't mention anything very specific.

 

[Abraham]

In a perfect world, his contract would look like this...- 50,000 per game played. - Multiply his reception percentage (balls caught thrown his way) by 4,000,000. - Give him 1,000 per reception.- Give him 40k per TD - Give him $100 per yard.- Give an additional 50k when the number of points he scores in a WIN exceeds the difference in final game score.

Um, no. This would encourage TO to whine for the ball even more (if that's possible).

That'd be a great contract for the Titans....if you're a Colts or Texans fan.

The bulk of the money would come from not dropping balls that came his way and for staying on the field.

Again, no. All those incentives would encourage him to demand the ball more. Exactly what a team does not want. You tie it to wins, showing up for practice, teamwork (to the degree possible) and staying out of the media. TO is one guy you do not, under any circumstances, give him even more incentive to demand the ball.Actually, I do like: - Multiply his reception percentage (balls caught thrown his way) by 4,000,000. I'd even increase it to $10M. It might make him demand the ball less, but it could give him incentive to blame the QB for bad throws. Any way we cut this, TO is going to be a headache. But he might be worth it for one year.

OK, how about this: Give him $15k for every offensive point the team scores in losses and 25k for every offensive point the team scores in wins.

 

[PitbullTD]

not to hijack the thread but how can you not compare Rome to Bayless, they are both dumbasses who speak before thinking...right up there with Jason Whitlock....

 

[cstu]

Not sure why they'd want Owens when Holt would take very little to trade for and wouldn't come with TO's headaches.

 

[Balance]

I sat next to Drew Rosenhaus on a plane once too.

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