Apparently Terrell Owens is unhappy. This comes as something of a surprise since the soft-spoken wide receiver is often seen and not heard, letting his on-field performance do his talking. Actually, it's exactly the opposite, particularly if Owens isn't -- in his mind, anyway -- getting enough touches to carry the ol' ball team to victory.
He's been relatively content in Dallas, primarily because the Cowboys win, and quarterback Tony Romo finds a way to keep T.O. happy. Well, even that wasn't enough during Sunday's game against the Redskins.
And today, the Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins writes that Mr. Owens had a little talk with Romo in the locker room following the 26-24 loss to Washington.
Owens, despite having 18 passes thrown his way in the loss to Washington, had what was deemed a serious conversation about the offense with quarterback Tony Romo after the game, according to multiple sources.Well, that last sentence makes everything okay then, I guess. Last week, Jason Witten explained how Romo dealt with Owens' in-huddle demands for the ball: he ignores him. I suspect that's a little tougher when he's right in your grill in the locker room.
The types of routes and throws are what concerns Owens, the sources said. The receiver, who the sources said was venting to Romo about his frustrations, has not liked how some of the throws were coming from the quarterback as far back as the season opener.
But Owens said Sunday he is still confident in Romo.
I know Owens has impressive credentials when it comes to dividing a team, but I'm not sure if that's the case here. The guy's always bellyaching about getting more involved -- that's his thing; if the Cowboys win, he'll be fine, if they don't, we'll all hear about it.
Plus, let's not forget, T.O. has matured as a player; this is the same dude who couldn't stop blubbering at the thought of the media blaming last year's playoff loss on his quarterback.
Donovan, sadly, never got that kinda support.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
9-30-2008 @ 11:39PM
BigTex84 said...
WOW!!! When T.O. yells at his quarterback, he gets in trouble with the media...when he cries for his quarterback, he gets laughed at...now he TALKS, not yells, at his quarterback and there's still a problem!!! What else can he do? If you had a problem with how you were being treated at work...you would pull your boss or co-worker aside and TALK to them!! Why is this any different...should he just not talk EVER!?! How would that accomplish anything?! GET OVER IT...LET GO...Talk about Steve Smith and how he PUNCHED his teammate...that's much worse!!!!
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10-01-2008 @ 1:45AM
rob said...
What else can the man do you ask? Big Tex 84 be thankfull that Jerry Jones gave t.o. the chance to play if not for Jones t.o. would not be in the n.f.l. and if not for Tony he would not have all that passes that has been thrown to him, even the ones that hit t.o. in his million dollar hands and he blinked and then dropped them, he's now hearing the foot steps nearing him, he is now more concerned about himself rather than the team, he's washed up and needs to QUITELY go away.
10-01-2008 @ 8:28AM
glen said...
T.O. was thrown at 19 times and I can't help it if he can't catch the damn ball. He should go back to the amatures to learn how. When you make it to PBR. and you don't ride your bulls, you are sent back to the challenger group untill you can work your self back to the big time, this should happen to foot ball players too. Same in base ball.
9-30-2008 @ 11:42PM
G said...
Oh no, here we go again.... someone please give TO his quiet medication.....
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10-01-2008 @ 1:11AM
rob said...
I have been a true fan of the 'boys since a young man viewing my first game, it's labled, "the ice bowl" and I have never disliked a player, until t.o. showed his face. What the diva needs to do is simply, get open, do not belly ache about Tonys performance, if you are as good as you think you are then you should show it through your ability to do your job, you t.o. are not the player that you think you are, get over it or get out, we really don't need you anyway, p.s, way to play Mr. Austin.
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10-01-2008 @ 12:57AM
rob said...
Simply put t.o. is an inmature cry baby, nothing is his fault, it's always someone else at fault, this man needs to look at the films after his performance and realize that he was simply out played by a better player, take a reality pill and get off of whatever else it is that your on, grow up or go away, trust me I speak for all Cowboy fans, the true ones!
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10-01-2008 @ 1:31AM
Rob said...
Keep with the teams game plan t.o. not yours!!!!!!!!!!
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10-01-2008 @ 4:34PM
Tim2489 said...
I have seen T.O's interview 20 times on ESPN when he spoke to the press after the game Sunday. Please take off the sun glasses when the sun is not out. What is that all about? I think trying to hide behind them. The way he talked about his team and Romo by the little suttle comments he made shows the TO that most of us have seen over the years. He thinks he is the only WR receiver that matters and the only person on his team that wants the ball! I watched the game and if he watched the films he would see (that is if he ever thought he made a mistake in his life..) that he had plenty of chances to do more when he had his hands on that ball what 17 or some times? He was terrible and he wants to blame Romo and the rest of the team? For once TO take responsiblity for your own actions. Personally I don't care if I ever see him play in the NFL again. He is self-centered and def. not a team player. We are tired of you and your cry baby ways! Football is a team effort and you are not the only player on the team. Futhermore..you are not the QB or the coach and you don't make the calls and you are on your last chance. Be smart for once. Becuase I think you are running out of options in the NFL...Who else would have you that is of any importance???? No one.
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10-01-2008 @ 4:57AM
Rich said...
He's just a Cancer!!! The sooner you cut it out,the healing begins!
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10-01-2008 @ 5:22AM
highonhendrix said...
It warms my heart to think that "the player" as Tuna used to call him, is heading for another cancerous meltdown and that he would be taking the team that I hate above all others with him. However, looking at their schedule, they play several twinkies in a row, so "the player" is likely to be kept happy for a while. At least until Dallas gets embarrassed in front of 90,000+ Redskins faithful at Fed Ex on Nov. 16th.
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10-01-2008 @ 9:10AM
Scott C said...
That T.O. sure is a thinker. Me, Myself, and I. I guess thats healthy? No selfesteam problems. I hope the poor neglected player can just hold on until, his Big HEAD explodes, in front of 91,000 at Fed Ex in November.Then his head will match his bruised,and battered ass for the long ride plane home. Go Skins!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10-01-2008 @ 9:22AM
Scott said...
TO's a noob! I never hear anybody complaining about all the balls he drops! If he's that good, he shouldn't drop any! Another bad investment by the 'boys in my opinion and he is about as team oriented and Dion Sanders was, wait a minute, Dion wouldn't even participate in team meetings, hmmmmmmm! Whitten, now there's a player!
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10-01-2008 @ 9:51AM
Andrew Donald said...
Thank God for T.O. He great for other teams in the east.
Keep up all your crying, it helps the other teams.
Thank you, for being the person who we all know that you are.
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10-01-2008 @ 12:02PM
Jesse said...
"That's my quarterback... that's my quaterback *sniff* yall are talkin about... *sniff* it hurts.. it *sniff* hurts a lot... that's my *sniff* quarterback... " that was after their last loss before this. now this one and its "i dont get the ball. i want the ball every play. give me the ball. my ball my ball my ball not yours but mine. im not sharing with you barber. your my teammate but i think i need the ball more then 3 times as much as you had it..." hmmm TO really takes losing really well. its so hilarious how everyone thinks he has changed. HE HASNT CHANGED HE HAS JUST BEEN IN A CHANGED (WINNING) ENVIRONMENT. Wow so the Boys have some of the best talent in the league but they have an All-Pro QB that chokes when the pressure is on and a WR that cant deal with any adversity. yeah they are goin to the superbowl....
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10-01-2008 @ 1:16PM
kathy said...
yes t.o. is a good receiver when he catches the ball but i see it happening all over again like in philly. yes the cowboys have talent but they need to step it up and stay there, no interceptions, no crying, rush the other ob/sacks etc. i would love for them to go to the playoffs even the super bowl but with t.o. crying about himself and the above mistakes i dont see it happening unless we can focus as a team the next 12 games.
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10-01-2008 @ 12:31PM
Jeff said...
What's up with all the Wide Receivers who think their S*** doesn't stink? Ocho Stinko, Please!!. Can anybody just play football anymore,without all the friggin' whining? T.O. what a DRAMA QUEEN, I'd be willing to bet Al Davis and the Raiders would take him. Happy to see him GO!! You are right Scott, I'm not a Cowboy's fan, but Jason Whitten is the kind of player I like to watch. Old School,Smash-mouth football. He's the kind of football player kids can watch to see how football is supposed to be played! Not this oh he didn't throw ME the ball and we lost because of it CRAP!! T.O. R.I.P.
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10-01-2008 @ 2:45PM
Sporrts Fan said...
Dallas has to keep this dude away from the cameras.
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10-02-2008 @ 12:22PM
john said...
oh boy is this gonna be great....i mean, could hollywood script it any better??...i knew jerry "the moron" jones was stupid to sign this idiot...not 2 mention pacmud jones...as long as yall have a buffoon owner (who will never sell the team by the way) dallas aint gonna accomplish squat...lol...wade phillips?..please...hes a proven loser as a head coach...lol.TO will be the team wrecker hes always been...does any1 really think wade can prevent it from happening?...yall should lynch jerry "the moron", then maybe u could get an owner with enough sense 2 hire a GM.....get your fingers ready cowboy fans, just not your ring finger...the 1 next 2 it....ahahahahahaha
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10-01-2008 @ 8:24PM
RKW said...
People are so hypocritical. Ya'll act like are perfect human beings, none of us are, before you judge him go take a good look at yourself. You act like there is absolutely no good in him watsoever, he does stupid like all the rest of us.
And i bet most of you didn't know this or simplely on't care but after the game he let Shawn Springs spend the night so he could visit his ather whose currently in coma...how many of you honestly knew that. My guess none goes to show how little you actually care about the good things he does fr others
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10-02-2008 @ 4:20PM
kRaZyEdDiE said...
remember the day when some of us heard he was trying to commit suicide well he cant even do that rihgt cause he didnt have the balls, same way on the field he is selfish to the bone just to bad he didnt finish what he started which was do us all a favor and do it right next time put a rope around your neck some where ,where no one finds you for a couple of weeks and make sure you leave a note
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