T.O. to Dallas...

[meat12]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2373488


Report: T.O. has agreement in principle with Cowboys


Terrell Owens may have found his home on the range.



The talented and volatile wide receiver, unwanted in Philadephia after a season-long squabble with management and quarterback Donovan McNabb, has reached an agreement in principle with the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Morning News reported, citing two unnamed sources.

The sources told the Morning News a formal announcement was expected in the next few days. No terms of the agreement were reported.

The newspaper said it could not reach team owner Jerry Jones, club spokesman Rich Dalrymple or Owens' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, for comment.

A five-time Pro Bowl receiver, Owens has 716 catches for 10,535 yards and 103 touchdowns, including two rushing scores, in 10 seasons in the NFL.

The Cowboys released Keyshawn Johnson on Tuesday, a move many saw as clearing the way for Owens to come to Dallas -- one of the Eagles' most bitter NFL rivals.

Eric Allen on T.O. signing

Allen
The Cowboys' signing of T.O. is a great move for both parties.
It's a great move for the Cowboys because it gets them one step closer to becoming a Super Bowl contender. Say what you will about his attitude and off field actions, but Owens is a superstar receiver who gives his all on the field every play. He's a tremendous talent who makes things much easier for his teammates because opposing defenses must key in on him to stop him from completely dominating the game.

To read Eric Allen's full column on the T.O. signing, click here.

Eric Allen played cornerback for 14 NFL seasons with the Eagles, Saints and Raiders. He's a regular contributor to Insider.


The Eagles released the exiled Owens on Tuesday, ending a stormy two-year relationship with the wide receiver that began with Super Bowl dreams and ended in bitter discord.

Owens was due a $5 million roster bonus on Wednesday, so the Eagles had to cut him or trade him before then to avoid paying him the money.

The move was a formality because Owens was kicked off the team in November following a series of incidents and infractions, including repeated criticism of McNabb.

The Eagles gave Owens and Rosenhaus permission to talk with other teams in January. The former All-Pro met with the Denver Broncos, while the Miami Dolphins were said to be interested and the Chiefs said they would consider giving Owens a one-year, incentive-laden deal.

Owens helped the Eagles reach the Super Bowl in his first season in Philadelphia, but his problems started when he demanded a new contract just one year into a seven-year, $48.97 million deal.

He criticized management, feuded with McNabb, violated team policies and eventually was banished seven games into last season. An arbitrator upheld the Eagles' decision to suspend Owens without pay for four games and deactivate him the final five games.

Owens came to the Eagles after eight often controversial seasons in San Francisco with a reputation for being a playmaker. However, his selfish behavior and flamboyant touchdown celebrations often overshadowed his performance on the field.

Ironically, one of the most memorable of those celebrations came at Texas Stadium, wher Owens, then with the 49ers, twice ran to the center of the field after touchdowns to celebrate on its iconic center star. The second time, he was tackled by the Cowboys' George Teague and a fracas ensued.

[go Yankees]

I think it'll be a fun locker room with Parcells in one corner and TO in the other

[hitmansb]

I think T.O. will help the Cowboys a lot. He's going to play like a man posessed, especially against the Eagles. And now, he's got a QB that can actually spot open recievers and throw the ball accurately, unlike buckethead McNabb.

[Shibby]

ESPN news is saying it's a 3 year deal. It's not quite the long term he wanted, but there might also be some sort of an "asshole" clause in it. So that the Cowboy's could release Owens withoug paying him anymore.

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by hitmansb

I think T.O. will help the Cowboys a lot. He's going to play like a man posessed, especially against the Eagles. And now, he's got a QB that can actually spot open recievers and throw the ball accurately, unlike buckethead McNabb.

I will remember this and bring it back up in about a year so you can laugh at yourself. He is very bad for the team.

[THE BOUNCER]

Go Eagles!

[rado]

Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

Go Eagles!

go Bucs

[trip]

alright, alright, alright,

i'm dallas blue as some of ya know, their headquarters is oh a five minute walk from me

well, guys talking this week, I said, we will sign him and we will pay him big, and we win big

mark them words

TO wants to be the no. 1 marqui guy, well, in big d , he will be, he is now our best player by far overall, we will crush opponents

and mark my words on this one also, he will get a handle on what he says,

being close i see things others don't, this team, ie, the players themselves are tight and committed to winning, their is almost little to no dissension amongst players and owners, they are all on the same page and patient

to is smart enough to get the picture, best bet, he was read the riot act beforehand, and i know we have heard that before, yet, when you got one against 60 or so on the other side before you walk in the door and know what the set-up is

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by trip

alright, alright, alright,

i'm dallas blue as some of ya know, their headquarters is oh a five minute walk from me

well, guys talking this week, I said, we will sign him and we will pay him big, and we win big

mark them words

TO wants to be the no. 1 marqui guy, well, in big d , he will be, he is now our best player by far overall, we will crush opponents

and mark my words on this one also, he will get a handle on what he says,

being close i see things others don't, this team, ie, the players themselves are tight and committed to winning, their is almost little to no dissension amongst players and owners, they are all on the same page and patient

to is smart enough to get the picture, best bet, he was read the riot act beforehand, and i know we have heard that before, yet, when you got one against 60 or so on the other side before you walk in the door and know what the set-up is

20 bucks says they dont win 6 games this season. oh, and the last time I checked, you need a QB to get T.O. the ball.

[Shibby]

Here you go Bouncer, take this poll

http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/sports...?event_id=2076

[trip]

bouncer,

Hell, I'll bet you a grand against your hundred.

You ready?????

[THE BOUNCER]

let me take a look at the teams schedual and get back to ya.

[THE BOUNCER]

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/11902887/

[trip]

lol, bouncer, you know I will defend bledsoe to the end, don't check the schedule, check out bledsoes numbers again all the othe quarterbacks

man don't worry about it, a twenty is a good gentlemens bet

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by trip

lol, bouncer, you know I will defend bledsoe to the end, don't check the schedule, check out bledsoes numbers again all the othe quarterbacks

man don't worry about it, a twenty is a good gentlemens bet

me a gentlemen? naa.

bledsoe stinks. :nerdnew:

[rude]

Cowboys 11-5.............. book it