Let's Kill Two Birds with One Stone

Unfortunately I am a big time San Francisco 49er fan. I say unfortunately because I still remember the good old days when they were great and couldn't be stop. The other unfortunate part is that I remember when the aforementioned Terrell Owens ran Jeff Garcia out of town and single handedly blew up my favorite team for many years to come. I would love to say that I have no hard feelings but if you check out my profile on the right side of this column you will see that Mr. Owens is my least favorite athlete. I think he is a cry baby, a cancer, a self-absorbed idiot, and really just a glory hog. Next time I will tell you how I truly feel about him.

The GM did a great job of describing the many possibilities that lie ahead for Owens and I believe it was a very accurate analysis of where Owens may end up. I think it will come down to 3 teams as well but my gut tells me the Saints will be much bigger players in this then what the GM thinks. I think it will come down to the Chiefs and Saints.

It would not break my heart to see no teams go after him and for Owens to have to retire against his own will. That, however, will not happen only because we all know that no matter how bad your attitude is or how much of a locker room cancer you are, if you have talent there is a place for you in some NFL locker room somewhere. I would take pleasure in begging the GM's in the NFL not to sign this guy but I know I would just be wasting my breath.

I have a solution that would make several people happy however.

See right now in the NFL there are several teams or individuals that have issues. Anquan Boldin wants out of Arizona. Donovan McNabb wants some help in Philly. LaDainian Tomlinson wants a restructured contract. Terrell Owens just wants a contract. Jay Cutler either wants to be traded or doesn't want it even talked about. I could go on and on with this but I think that two of these situations would go very well together.

They aren't Owens to the Eagles because we all know that won't happen. Boldin to the Eagles would be great for Boldin and McNabb but my gut tells me that won't happen either. So what is my solution. That's right, I think the Denver Broncos should sign Terrell Owens.

Why?

Denver needs to show their young stud quarterback that not only do they want him in Denver but they want to give him the weapons he needs to get them to the promised land. They are going to sit down next week and try to patch things up with Cutler and what better way to do this then say, "here Jay, we got you one of the most talented receivers in the game." I know it would be a lot for Cutler to handle and the GM made that point yesterday but Josh McDaniels did a great job with Randy Moss in New England and I don't see why he can't do the same with Owens.

On the other side of the field you have Brandon Marshall. The guy is a stud as long as he doesn't cross paths with the law, he is going to be great. They could arguably have the most talented group of receivers in the league. It would be right up there with Arizona and New England.

I know the Broncos need defensive help but they just got Brian Dawkins. Dawk would be able to keep Owens in line in the locker room long enough for the team to make a serious run at the Superbowl. Even with the 27 running backs on the Broncos roster, I don't think running the ball is going to be the strength of this offense. Why not make the strongest part of your game even stronger by adding one of the best talents in the game.

It may not make total sense but I think it makes enough sense for Denver to at least entertain the idea. They really need to patch things up with Cutler because I think he is the future of that team. Bringing in T.O. for at least the short term would please Cutler and give this team a serious shot at going somewhere in the playoffs.

I may be way off base here but its at least worth some thought...

Who Should Sign Terrell Owens?

Obviously you have all heard that TO was released by the Cowboys today. After weeks of avoiding the topic and giving mostly unbelievable comments about the situation Jerry Jones decided to take the 9 million cap hit and cut the cancer.

But the question is now....where should he go? Who should sign the (self proclaimed) best receiver?

Obviously the Cowboys, 49ers, and Eagles are not going to consider it. At least one would hope the 9ers and Iggles wouldn't.

So that leaves 29 teams. Let's take a look and see who will end up with him.

I think you can eliminate the Dolphins, Vikings, and Ravens based on the coaches were either in Philly when TO blew up or with him in Dallas. I am sure there are other teams there too but those three are definite no's.

Let's also eliminate the Giants, Redskins, Jets, Bills, Browns, Texans, Jaguars, Broncos, Raiders, Bears, Packers, Lions, Bucs, Falcons, Seahawks, and Rams. There is no way the quarterback on those teams could handle TO.

That leaves 10 teams.

Now let's eliminate Pittsburgh. I really don't see the Steelers risking their chemistry for TO.

Next are the Carolina Panthers. Steve Smith surely doesn't want him there and they have bigger problems to worry about.

The Colts are an interesting thought though. I think they could use him and I think Peyton could control him but I really don't think Peyton would allow them to sign him.

So that leaves us with 7 teams that might make a play at him. The Patriots, Bengals, Titans, Chargers, Chiefs, Saints, and Cardinals.

Let's examine those possibilities a little more:

Patriots

They might be excited to have Owens on one side with Moss on the other and Welker in the slot. The passing game would be UNBELIEVABLE. And if they can get him for say one year...it might be possible. He can behave for a season.

But the risk is can he get along with Moss? Rumor has it that they don't really care for each other and surely each thinks they are good enough to win a Super Bowl without the other.

I say.....a distinct possibility.

Bengals

They are probably not interested since the just signed Coles but they were (and maybe still are) looking for a big time WR after letting Housh leave via free agency. You put him, Ocho Cinco, and Coles on the field and you have a very solid receiving group.

But will he be too much for Palmer to handle? And can Marvin Lewis control him at all? I doubt it but I wouldn't put it past him.

I say.....not likely.

Titans

Here is a team that could absolutely use a big time receiver. They have had NO options at the position since Mason left a few years ago. TO would obviously bring that back to the team and the offense.

But does Kerry Collins want him there? And would Vince Young be interested in throwing too him? If Simms is the future you surely don't want TO. Plus Jeff Fisher probably isn't going to take the risk on him if he hasn't brought in a great receiver before this.

I say.....very doubtful.

Chargers

Another team that really needs a big receiver. And Rivers MIGHT have the personality to handle TO for a while. He would get plenty of catches cause there is no other option on the team. It would help LT too cause teams couldn't focus on him too.

But like the Titans reason above....why hasn't San Diego gotten a guy like Housh? The only other problem would be Norv Turner....can he handle an ego like TOs? Not sure. But it might be worth the risk.

I say.....a good possibility.

Chiefs

This team might be the perfect fit for him. You have a guy like Tony Gonzalez who is the leader and would stand up in the locker room against him. And you have Todd Haley who proved in the playoffs that he has no problem getting in the face of a player. It would give Cassel another option other than Bowe and Gonzalez and LJ would get some more space to run. With an upgrade or two on defense they could win the West with TO.

Would he be too much for Cassel? He doesn't seem like a strong personality type and TO might run him out. But then again Pioli did bring in Moss for the Pats so maybe he would do this too.

I say....very possible.

Saints

There are reasons this makes sense. Sean Payton can surely contain TO and he doesn't have a problem with locker room cancers, see Jeremy Shockey. Brees is the undeniable leader on this offense and TO would be aware of that from the get go. Lining TO up with Colston is an interesting proposition too.

But this team needs defensive help not offensive help. And I doubt that Brees would be interested in throwing to TO if the team consulted him. Colston is a very similar receiver and I think bringing in TO would hurt his development.

I say....intriguing but not likely.

Cardinals

Assuming they trade Boldin they might be interested. Warner is possibly tough enough to handle TO and Fitz is on the other side to draw the coverage.

But the coaching staff seems to be building a Steelers like mentality and I doubt they would risk that for a locker room cancer like TO. Plus the team is possibly trading Boldin, who is very similar to TO. If you don't want to keep Boldin would you really want TO? Doubt it.

I say.....nope.

So who is it gonna be????

Well I think it will be either the Pats, Chiefs, or Chargers signing the one, the only TO. If I were a betting man, which I am most certainly not (usually), I would say........Chiefs.

Who do you think will sign him???