Leadership is a funny thing, Tony Romo said a few weeks ago.When you're winning football games nobody says anything about it. When you're losing, everybody talks about the lack of it.
Thursday afternoon, Terrell Owens made note of the lack of leadership in his last season with the Cowboys -- a year that ended with a 9-7 record and no playoff berth. Notably, Owens singled out Romo, his quarterback of the last three seasons for not being a leader.
It's funny, but Owens never questioned Romo's leadership abilities before. But now, Owens is of the belief that the quarterback had something to do with him getting released by the Cowboys.
Owens feels betrayed by the Cowboys. He believes owner Jerry Jones lied by telling him he wouldn't get cut. But Jones said the decision to release Owens was bigger than him -- it was time for a change, one that the Cowboys hope is for the better.
"So, for whatever reason, I'll be the scapegoat," Owens said. "I'm not here. Now, it's [Romo's] team, you know, and I wish him well."
It remains to be seen if the Cowboys are really better off without him. They are betting on Roy Williams to emerge as the leading receiver on this team, though his numbers have gone down every year he's earned a NFL paycheck.
The story of Owens vs. the Cowboys is becoming a tired story, much like the tales of of Owens vs. the Eagles, Ravens and 49ers did. And one day it will probably be Owens vs. the Bills.
Owens has to move on. The Cowboys have.
Jones told reporters on Thursday he didn't know Owens was in town, then declined to talk about the man.
But Owens can't get enough of the Cowboys.
"I don't know what happened," Owens said of how it ended with Dallas. "Obviously, somebody is lying somewhere. I don't know what happened. All I know is that I'm not here. I'm with the Buffalo Bills and I'll leave it at that."
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In this photograph taken on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens, right, jokes with camp attendees as he is tackled by 10-year-old Mitchell Keehr, center, of Plano, Texas, while running a play during Owen's football camp in Duncanville, Texas. Owens was too busy to stop and give the little kid a high-five. Instead, the boy with his hand up was told to get with the other kids his age. It was time to work. "Don't ask me any personal questions," Owens barked. "Right now, we're here to talk football." Rude or focused? Serious or showboating? Love him or hate? As T.O. makes his personal Farewell To Dallas tour this week, the former Cowboys receiver continues providing fodder for either side of the debate. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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In this photograph taken on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Erick Wilson Jr., 8, of Euless, Texas, takes instructions from Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens, right, during Owens' football camp in Duncanville, Texas. Owens was too busy to stop and give the little kid a high-five. Instead, the boy with his hand up was told to get with the other kids his age. It was time to work. "Don't ask me any personal questions," Owens barked. "Right now, we're here to talk football." Rude or focused? Serious or showboating? Love him or hate? As T.O. makes his personal Farewell To Dallas tour this week, the former Cowboys receiver continues providing fodder for either side of the debate. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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In this photograph taken on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, Buffalo Bills' Terrell Owens, right, passes to a T.O. Football camp attendee during a drill session at Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. Owens was too busy to stop and give the little kid a high-five. Instead, the boy with his hand up was told to get with the other kids his age. It was time to work. "Don't ask me any personal questions," Owens barked. "Right now, we're here to talk football." Rude or focused? Serious or showboating? Love him or hate? As T.O. makes his personal Farewell To Dallas tour this week, the former Cowboys receiver continues providing fodder for either side of the debate. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Dallas Cowboys fullback Asaph Schwapp (45) is shown during the Cowboys' OTA, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Carrollton, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)
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Dallas Cowboys rookie quarterback Rudy Carpenter (5) runs through drills during the Cowboys' OTA, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Carrollton, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo speaks to the media during the Cowboys' OTA, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Carrollton, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo speaks to the media during the Cowboys' OTA, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Carrollton, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bobby Carpenter runs through drills during the Cowboys' OTA, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Carrollton, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bobby Carpenter runs through drills during the Cowboys' OTA, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Carrollton, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bobby Carpenter runs through drills during the Cowboys' OTA, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Carrollton, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 13)
6-26-2009 @ 2:30AM
Hey Phillyslugga said...
Terrell Owens is a loser. He's an uneducated idiot who can't talk about anyone. All he has i athletic ability and nothing else. he's not a man he is a manboy. A manboy with a supreme negro attitude that has gotten him just where he should be, nowhere. What he needs is his ass whupped and some teeth knocked out so he can shut the fugg up. What a waste of skin.
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6-26-2009 @ 9:01AM
WHATZ UP? said...
I TAKE IT YOUR NOT A BIG T O FAN!
6-26-2009 @ 9:45AM
quantumdriven said...
Hey everybody, Michael Jackson died yesterday. I swear it's true. Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa......
6-26-2009 @ 11:04AM
chuckie said...
Boy, do I hate to have to agree with Owens. Romo hasn't shown the leadership needed to be a great quarterback yet but Owens just needs to keep his mouth shut and concentrate on HIS game. This guy has been a cancer everywhere he's played, which is a shame because he has such great talent.
6-26-2009 @ 11:13AM
todmbold said...
He may be a stupid, egocentric, narcissistic, delusional loser....but he's a WEALTHY stupid, egocentric, narcissistic, delusional loser.
Any one of you would trade places in a heartbeat.
6-26-2009 @ 11:59AM
mrbarzgalor said...
hey phillyslugga u r so right about t.o. its almost like u where rading my thoughts. i dont really care 4 that guy 2much. and yes he is more of a waste of skin then chad ooooonoooo.lol
6-26-2009 @ 12:35PM
CAL RUGBY GIRL said...
TO thinks he is God. I will never forget the Niner game when he left the field toward the end of 4th qtr. to come back in a big hat and a furcoat on! His reason--you took me outta the game. Sure he got fined, fined, fined, fined et nauseaum Now when he gets fed up being a Buffalo Bill--he will cry waaaa I want to go to another team. I hear feeble Al Davis saying be a Raider be a Raider.
I predicted he would be the first team out of the new show The Superstars and he was and his teammate said you say you are an athlete.? TO would not talk to anyone and walked away, only later to say something dumb as usual
Sadly this crap has overshawdowed the passing of ms. Farrah Fawcett, Mr. Ed McMahon and Mr. Micheal Jackson. We all have flaws and admit them. I sure do. Does TO ever admit he has flaws?
Our world is falling apart TO--use your money to help the poor, disabiled, our children and stop whining about Tony Romo. Open your eyes and see what is happening to us all, as you count your money.
I am a disabled woman fighting to keep her apartment because she can't afford the rent increase. landlod thinks it is fine to put me on the streets. NOT says my lawyer, doctor and yes a police officicer dealing with tenants below who party all nite long and keep me awake.
Thanks for letting me have my say philly,
proud lady in California
6-26-2009 @ 4:27PM
njgirlxxxx said...
TO is such aloser. Couldn't even get past round 1 of superstar.
6-26-2009 @ 4:55PM
dsharkey37 said...
I agree noone is to blame except the culprit t.o.\ garcia, mcnabb, romo no one is good enuf lol TO SUCKS AND I WOULD CUT HIM OUT LIKE A CANCER
6-26-2009 @ 5:22PM
jeff said...
So Romo isn't a leader and T.O. is with his 5th team....and counting.
6-26-2009 @ 3:01AM
jdwindrunner5s said...
T.O. IS STILL A CRY BABY THINGS DIDN'T GO HIS WAY SO NOW HE WANT TO RUN OFF AT THE MOUTH JUST LIKE HE'S BEEN LET GO FROM A TEAM IT'S A TEAM SPORT TERRELL OWENS AN YOU ARE NOT THE TEAM SO JUST MOVE OVER AN JUST SHUT UP.MAYBE BEING RELEASED FROM THE'S TEAMS SHOULD TELL YOU SOMETHING
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6-26-2009 @ 3:31AM
nasafan1nc said...
"I'll leave it at that," he says.
If that were true, he wouldn't have had to say anything at all.
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6-26-2009 @ 3:39AM
Scott said...
I agree with T.O. Tony Romo has skills but he's no leader. There's good and then there's GREAT, Romo's good, not great.
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6-26-2009 @ 4:21AM
Steve said...
OF COURSE T,O would think this ,thats because he has a mind that revolves around himself , AND WE ALL KNOW HE WAS THE LEADER OF ANY TEAM THAT HE PLAYED ON (in his own mind) Maybe Romo was not a leader while he (T,O) played for Dallas but in my opinion thats because he was stirring up so much BULL and upsetting the locker room BUT now Romo has the chance to prove HE CAN BE A LEADER..Best Regards Steve Dublin Ireland
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6-26-2009 @ 8:30PM
happyleggs said...
Steo?
6-26-2009 @ 10:57PM
Steve said...
ya happyleggs its Steo...
6-26-2009 @ 4:36AM
jceasars911 said...
Why michael jackson and not t.o.??? why??? lol
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6-26-2009 @ 4:58AM
Margie said...
WATCH OUT YOU MIGHT BE NEXT LOL
6-26-2009 @ 12:13PM
chemjazz said...
because T.O. has talent!!
6-26-2009 @ 6:37AM
aruba4moe said...
TO is a whiner!!!! I remeber seeing him on TV after a game crying about Tony Romo being his QB and how unfair it was the publicity he was getting. Shut up TO and go cry in another corner not ours!!!
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