Cris Carter on T.O.: Jerry Jones' Best Move Would Be to Put a 'Bullet in Him'

There are lots of things that shouldn't be said publicly about someone else. One basic genre of those things involves death or murder. And Cris Carter's recent statement -- on ESPN airwaves -- regarding Terrell Owens probably qualifies. See, Carter says that if he were in charge of the Cowboys, his first act would involve getting rid of the wideout with a "bullet." Carter says, "If it was me, I'd get rid of T.O. -- T.O. got to go from the beginning. Right from the giddy up. I take one bullet and put it right in him. Bam!" Listen for yourself.

It's all over the news, obviously, and that's because Carter is an idiot for saying this. Maybe it's a euphemism, and maybe our culture is far too PC these days, but still, you just don't say that you would do that to someone if you were in charge. Especially when you're paid to give a professional opinion about something. Ridiculous.

When Sports Announcers Say Dumb Things

"I'd Take One Bullet, and Put It Right in Him ... "
Sounding harsher than he probably meant to, Cris Carter states that Dallas should part ways with Terrell Owens, then compares the act to shooting the brash wide receiver.

Brian Ach, WireImage

"With All These Chinese People Around..."
Richard Boxall was one of two Sky Sports commentators that made racial remarks about golfer Anthony Kim during the HSBC Champions tournament. Click through to see more slip-ups from the broadcasting world.

Warren Little, Getty Images

"Ya know, Hitler was a great leader too."
ESPN College Gameday personality Lou Holtz somehow compared the leadership skills of Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez to Adolf Hitler during a telecast this season.

Joe Raymond, AP

"Please Pick Up My Dry Cleaning Tomorrow"
ESPN personality and Monday Night Football commentator Tony Kornheiser responds to a play broadcast in Spanish with an attempt at a joke translation. He ends up apologizing for his comment.

Paul Sakuma, AP

"You Always Fag Out"
College hoops announcer Billy Packer has upset many with abrasive remarks over the years. For example, he went on the Charlie Rose Show in March 2007 and complained to the host, "you always fag out."

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Bernstein's Palestinian Connection
ESPN reporter Bonnie Bernstein issued a public apology after appearing on a radio broadcast and saying "People in Palestine are taught to think that dying in the name of God is a good thing ... They grow up wanting to be suicide bombers."

Brian Ach, WireImage.com

"... Looks Like the Guy Who Cleans Tiger's Swimming Pool"
NBC Sports golf analyst drew the ire of U.S. Open watchers in June when he said contender Rocco Mediate "looks like the guy who cleans Tiger's swimming pool." Miller apologized for his description, saying it had "absolutely nothing to do with his ethnicity."

John Shearer, WireImage.com

"We've Gotta Do This ----ing Thing Over"
The ever-salty Bert Blyleven, pictured here after winning the 1987 World Series, cursed up a storm on live television during a Minnesota Twins pregame show in September 2006.

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"Lynch Him in a Back Alley"
Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman gained notoriety during a 2008 PGA Tour telecast when she suggested young golfers might want to take Tiger Woods and "lynch him in a back alley."

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Finding Romo's Roots
ESPN analyst On an ESPN radio show in 2006, Michael Irvin said the athletic ability of Cowboys QB Tony Romo is due to his black ancestry, stating, "I don't know who saw what or where, his great-great-great-great-grandma ran over in the 'hood or something went down."

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 7)

12-30-2008 @ 1:29PM

fedupfan said...

one idiot talking about another

12-31-2008 @ 9:14AM

zmalt said...

I agree with only one thing he shouldn't have said it on the air. I'm a die hard Cowboys fan and although T.O. has helped the team some, he's not worth the trouble. I agree with Carters comment.

12-30-2008 @ 1:33PM

MM said...

If a white sports caster had said this it would be front page stuff, with everyone asking that he be fired. A black guy say's a thing like this, and no one turns an eye towards it. Even though he is right about TO...Dallas should get rid of that bum!

12-30-2008 @ 3:37PM

skins fan said...

white, black , any color. people need realize that every race has a liberal perspective on their own race meaning they can say certain things amongst themselves that isn't offensive. Get over it, life isn't fair.

12-31-2008 @ 11:29AM

Mike said...

Are you not reading what it says above? He is being killed (pardon the pun) for his statements. Why must it always be about Black and white? You comment is stupid.

1-01-2009 @ 8:26PM

Russell said...

MM,

How do you know if everything that is said by white sportscasters is even reported? I know it isn't because the news agencies are owned by whites.

12-30-2008 @ 1:54PM

scott said...

Although unfortunate choice of words.....Cris is on to something. ON the other hand the Dallas Cowboys deserve the scum bag T.O. and all the other riff raff they have on their team. Jerry Jones goes to show that arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand. Money can't buy you a Superbowl....get some classy players in the future and let them show how to play with heart not flash.

12-30-2008 @ 2:33PM

jerome said...

Chris Carter never did have any class. The problem is he is another one of those ESPN loud mouth hacks that doesn't know anymore than anyone else; but he thinks he does.
When will people finally wise up and quit watching ESPN. Their reporting is so slanted and biased toward certain teams and leagues that it almost makes you want to puke.
However, I do agree that Owens needs to go. He is the prototypical coach killer.

12-30-2008 @ 3:06PM

scottie said...

Carter is a joke, always was and will be... i agree that owens needs to go he's a cancer to every team he plays for..But its like mm said on this, if it was a white sports caster saying that it would be on front page not to mention he'd lose his job.. fire carter and keep idiots like that off television..

12-30-2008 @ 3:57PM

brian said...

hey jerome chris carter isnt espn he was a guest and he is dead on T.O. is a piece of .... lets see if your dumb cowboy loving self can figure out the .... 's. and speaking of cowboys what a bunch of frauds you wanna talk about hacks at least the skins were supposed to be 4-12 this season they performed better than anyone thought

12-30-2008 @ 3:21PM

Mark said...

Cris Carter & T.O. are in the same line. Players that should be signed for what they are worth & traded for what they think they are worth (if Carter was still playing). You would be able to have an entire team of first rounders. These type of players have a play here & there but talk to hype themselves into the next level. True players can make plays that both help the team first & themshelves second. They have been what can I do to help me players, Deion "Peion" Sanders is another one the falls into this area. A flashy suit does not make a broadcaster or someone that know much.

12-30-2008 @ 3:32PM

MrMilk said...

One word comes to mind about Carter's statements about T.O.: Jealousy. Cris Is still feeling the pain about being kicked out the NFL because after all he did for the Vikings, they went with the younger more talented Moss,kinda of like what goes on with Shaq and Kobe. From the Viking standpoint you have a WR who has maybe 2-3 good years left in him or a young, troubled but talented WR. We know how the vikings chose. Dont Hate Cris, MOTIVATE. Statements like that take away from the great player you were. How about providing some outlook on what these WR's should be doing instead of trying to stick a fork in them. Im quite sure a few of them watched you play.

12-30-2008 @ 3:40PM

dc brave said...

A better alternative would be to provide T.O. with a prescription to complete his failed attempt at an O.D., Chris Carter is a funny dude.

12-30-2008 @ 3:53PM

christopher fiorella said...

is it me, or are black people obsessed with voilence?

12-31-2008 @ 7:58AM

leslie said...

its a big part of society now, the norm.
so don't just target blacks.

1-02-2009 @ 6:11PM

Bettie Spearman said...

It's you Christopher. Read or listen to the news they only tell part of the stories on certain races. We all are God's creatures only He can change us.

1-03-2009 @ 12:26AM

brian daniel said...

no its just you! stop watching so much tv

12-31-2008 @ 2:44AM

DD said...

It's you bonehead

Russ said...

Christopher,

If you want to stereotype the issue of violence. Look at the history of the white race. Tell you what, just look at the last century. When you pile up the bodies or weapons that kill, white people win hands down.

1-04-2009 @ 6:35AM

Paul said...

I disagree with your comment. Maybe in your area, that is the case but where I am from, guns and violence has no specified color. I like T.O. when he is a team player , not a freakin crybaby. Randy Moss has evolved better than T.O. did.