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Where will Terrell Owens be eating popcorn in 2010?
by Kevin English
As we inch closer to August, Terrell Owens remains unsigned.
The reasons why are well documented, and the number of teams that have said no to T.O. are abundant. So where will he be playing football this season?
Below are a handful of teams that haven’t — to my knowledge — shot down an interest in Owens. They’re also teams that I feel could benefit from the 36-year-old’s services.
Atlanta: The Falcons have an underrated #1 in Roddy White, but after him, it’s slim pickins. Michael Jenkins and Harry Douglas – a guy struggling to return from a torn ACL – are in a “battle” for the #2 spot. T.O. would be a clear cut upgrade in Hotlanta.
Carolina: The Panthers invested a 2010 3rd round pick in WR Brandon LaFell. This season, he’ll have to beat out the incumbent Dwayne Jarrett, something he should be able to accomplish with one hand tied behind his back. Regardless, both are unproven, and neither should have the Panthers feeling too confident. T.O. would certainly help new QB Matt Moore’s transition to starter – so long as they get along.
Denver: Brandon Marshall is in South Beach, leaving the Broncos without a go-to WR. While T.O. probably isn’t “that guy” anymore, he’d instantly become the best pass-catcher in the Mile High city. But based off the team’s selections of Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker in this year’s draft, we’re not expecting a T.O. signing to go down. Take note — both Decker and Thomas have injury concerns, so Owens’ number could be on speed dial.
New England: The Pats have had success bringing in over-the-hill veterans in the past. Sure, T.O.’s a different animal, but if they believe Wes Welker will miss the first 6 weeks of the season, why not? If they can get Owens to buy into the system – and he can co-exist with Randy Moss – there’s little doubt he’d help that offense show glimpses of its ’07 form.
Oakland: The Raiders are my guess for where T.O. will land. Why? Because it’s the Raiders, and they specialize in head-scratching moves. The Silver and Black own ample young talent at WR with Chaz Schilens, Louis Murphy, and Darrius Heyward-Bey on the roster. Certainly, T.O. isn’t a high priority. But whether the move makes sense or not, Owens is a big-name guy that Al Davis would love to get his hands on. If the Raiders bring Owens in for a workout, as long as he runs a sub-4.5 in the 40, I have no doubt he’ll be a Raider.
Pittsburgh: Just this past Tuesday, a report surfaced claiming the Steelers were kicking around the idea of signing T.O. Maybe so, but we don’t see this coming to fruition. Unless there’s a Hines Ward injury we don’t know about, a T.O. signing would only hurt the progression of promising 2nd-year WR Mike Wallace. I’m confident the Steelers aren’t one of the teams T.O.’s agent Drew Rosenhaus has heard from.
Tampa Bay: The way things stand now, there’s a decent chance the Bucs will head into 2010 starting 2 rookie WRs. With Tampa in clear rebuilding mode though, it’s hard to see Owens blocking the path of 2 hopeful studs. In theory, his addition would bolster a passing game that’s in need of an established threat. But given the Bucs current situation in a tough NFC South, don’t bank on T.O. playing for the Bucs – or any team in the Sunshine State – this season.
Tennessee: Here’s what CB Cortland Finnegan said Thursday when asked about T.O. joining the Titans. “No,” Finnegan said. “No. I don’t … no. No. No. Not gonna happen. (HC) Jeff Fisher wouldn’t allow it. The guys … no. He wouldn’t be part of the Tennessee … no. I’m just gonna say ‘no’ and just keep on pushing.” Man – tell us how you really feel, Cortland. Whether he’s afraid to go up against him in practice, or he’s genuinely not a fan of the guy (I’ll believe the latter), if the Titans front office shares even a fraction of the disdain Cortland has towards Owens, he’s probably not going to be Nashville-bound.
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Cincinnati: Nobody thought the Bengals would be in the running for Owens after they inked Antonio Bryant to a contract earlier this offseason. But with Bryant’s problematic knee acting up, owner Mike Brown is in search of an insurance policy. In fact, by the sound of things, Brown thinks he can get much more than that by bringing T.O. on board. “He (T.O) can change field position,” Brown pointed out. “He makes big plays.” If Owens wants to join a contender, and is willing to take a bit of a discount, Cincinnati is an ideal destination for him.
St. Louis: The Rams entered the T.O. sweepstakes out of left field last week. With a rookie QB and some promising talent at WR, the fit doesn’t seem right. But apparently, the Rams front office feels differently. According to ESPN.com, a high-ranking Rams official said a formal offer could be presented to Owens as soon as Monday. T.O.’s options around the league are certainly limited, but he’ll need to get paid a pretty penny to come on board with the lowly Rams.
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