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By Brian

November 9, 2005 04:16 PM | Link to this

Get T.O.

Since Vick can only throw to an open receiver (can’t throw the timing route or anticipate someone getting open) then we need someone who can actually get open. Just have it in his contract where it’s easy to get rid of him of he starts up again.

I don’t think Blank would go for it though.

By John Reid

November 9, 2005 04:28 PM | Link to this

Why Not? Even if it’s for one season, imagine the results of Vick to TO - Atlanta would be on every highlight reel and would perhaps be respected for once. Also, George Stewart who is the Falcons WR coach is a good friend of Owens.

He’s worth it, because he knows he can’t bring down Vick like he tried to bring down McNabb. Unlike in SF & Philly, he can’t control the team with his antics. Also, what better way to stick it to everyone than to come win a championship at home?

By Tim

November 9, 2005 04:51 PM | Link to this

Take him! Mr. Owens will soon realize that he has decreased his marketability and should be willing to come to the Falcons as a bargain. His proven ability as a player and yes, his me mentality, must be considered but the current Falcons team is strong enough to make him understand the team concept (I think one talk with Patrick Kearney should do it).

Who knows, he might even know by now that he must “staighten up” his act and committ himself to being a team contributor or face a journeymans lifestyle forever.

By Dave Brown

November 9, 2005 05:08 PM | Link to this

By DAVE BROWN

I like to hire people that have been fired from their last job. You let them know you’re taking a risk by giving them a second chance. It doesn’t always work out, but people that have bottomed out and need a hand up often go above and beyond. If you have a chance for a T.O. you take it and be glad you have the opportunity to talent grab.

By Great Falconi

November 9, 2005 05:19 PM | Link to this

The Eagles have pretty good leaders and they couldn’t do anything to keep T.O. in line. What the hell makes you think that the Falcons can do anything different, Tim?

I’m with you all the way on this one, Terence.

By Stinky Mane

November 9, 2005 05:22 PM | Link to this

You all stink. First of all, T.O.’s presence will ruin a still developing Mike Vick. We already remember his sideline outburst with Greg Knapp [guess what he’s our Offensive Coordinator] and he will quickly turn on anybody as long as it’s too his advantage. Please stop the madness and say no to T.O.

By Terrell Owens

November 9, 2005 05:27 PM | Link to this

I would love to play here. Being home i’m getting a chance to read the papers and hear the radio and ESPN and what not and I can take the Falcons to the Super Bowl. Gimmie a chance Atlanta, a chance to show you what I am really about and what I can really do.

By Zach

November 9, 2005 05:27 PM | Link to this

I actually am numb on the subject of T.O. Im tired of hearing about him and want him to go away. But Atlanta DOES need a good Wide Reciever, and T.O. is good, but he’s also a big pain it the @$$.

By Zach

November 9, 2005 05:27 PM | Link to this

I actually am numb on the subject of T.O. Im tired of hearing about him and want him to go away. But Atlanta DOES need a good Wide Reciever, and T.O. is good, but he’s also a big pain it the @$$ too.

By Biff

November 9, 2005 06:20 PM | Link to this

The Falcons have used 2 first round picks and millions of dollars in free agent money on wide receivers to catch Vick’s passes. Is it possible that wideout is just not a profitable position for this team and this offense (and I’m NOT taking shots at Vick or anyone else). It certainly is not worth the dollars and the public relations disaster that signing T.O. would bring.

By Bob in SF

November 9, 2005 06:50 PM | Link to this

Yoda says: Seductive the path to the dark side is! Anger, envy, jealousy; a true Falcon craves not these things. Only through patience,hard work, and teamwork will the path to the Super Bowl lie. T.O. cares not for these things. Filled with anger and envy is he, his path belongs elsewhere… Perhaps with the Raiders of Oakland or Cowboys of Dallas where the the Dark Side is accepted and used for evil will T.O. find himself he will. Hmmmm?

By BRIANNA

November 9, 2005 09:38 PM | Link to this

Get T.O BACK ON THE TEAM HE IS GOOD FOR THE TEAM EVEN IF HE FIGHTS WITH MCNABB YOU SUOLDE FIRE MC NABB HE IS BAD.hE MAKES THE TEAM LOSE.

By joe

November 9, 2005 09:42 PM | Link to this

I am shocked at people actually wanting to bring this clown to ATL. Really, a leopard will not change his spots and this guy said in his apology I am who I am and will always be that way. He is saying I will never change. What looks good on an EA sports commercial does not look good in reality. Has New England not taught us anything, no one is above the team and it takes 53 guys. I feel sorry for our young receivers who would be set back by bringing in this kind of distraction. Remember, Buchanan, Whitfield?

By RL in ATL

November 9, 2005 10:30 PM | Link to this

I know all the fans would like to see another exciting player on our team full of exciting players, but they have to understand that not only it may be a distraction but if too many playmakers are on one team then it may screw up the chemistry we have. I think our offence looks really good right now if they hold on to the ball. If we need an addition at all then it would be on defense. Anyway… Go Falcons!!!

By Chris

November 9, 2005 11:43 PM | Link to this

I am a season ticket holder and I will drop my tickets in a hearbeat if that sack of garbage ends up here.

We dont need scum like TO in Atlanta.

By John W

November 9, 2005 11:53 PM | Link to this

Take him with stipulations. His every move will be heavily watched by everyone in the media from now on. Tell him up front that he runs his mouth off in the locker room or media, he is finished in Atlanta. If he really is sorry for what he did in Philly, then he will be double sure to watch his trap. It is a win-win for Atlanta, with nothing to lose. Give him a chance, everybody screws up. It won’t take long to see which way he goes.

By Biff

November 10, 2005 12:10 AM | Link to this

John W., I don’t think you can write an “if you’re bad we can cut you and have no salary cap implications” clause in an NFL player’s contract. The contract is pretty standardized as to that kind of thing, thanks to the NFLPA.

Do you really have ANY belief that he’s “sorry?” Didn’t you see that circus of a press conference? He just realized he’s out a whole bunch of money and will do or say anything to get it back.

Nothing to lose? Ask Philly about that. Appreciate your opinion, man, but in mine, NO WAY, NO HOW.

By Brian

November 10, 2005 12:23 AM | Link to this

No, no, a thousand times no! Owens is a cancer in any clubhouse and should never be given a chance with the Falcons. His skills are almost unparalleled in today’s game and his ability to change a game is without question. However, because of his talent and having a very powerful agent, he has been able to get away with whatever he wants. His primary goal is to market himself as the game’s most colorful personality, regardless of the cost to his team.

He has destroyed the 49’ers and the Eagles, and left the Ravens in his wake as well. He has publicly humiliated Garcia and McNabb, and will NEVER coexist with someone as uniquely talented as Vick. Finally, the Falcons make less use of the WR position than any other team in the NFL. Why spend Cadillac dollars when we’re not even using the Pontiacs we have now?

Finally, the Eagles came to their senses and did what they should have done in preseason this year.

By jim

November 10, 2005 12:44 AM | Link to this

If anyone is so dumb to believe T.O.’s hasty, contrived, selfserving apology then I know someone who is dying to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge. The ONLY reason he made his apology is that he finally ran up against a team that did not fall for his egocentric act. Now that he and his so-called agent are going to lose some money they are scambling to save his season and his future. Some team will probably sign him for next year but not for a long term contract. T.O. should direct some of his anger at his agent who has encouraged him to continue his self destructive behavior.
I say all of this with much sadness because he had the possibility to break Jerry Rice’s records and win a Super Bowl.

By Larry

November 10, 2005 02:41 AM | Link to this

Chris,

Ditto.

BRIANNA,

Are you employed by the Atlanta city government?

By T Robb

November 10, 2005 06:06 AM | Link to this

So, TO is a malcontent because he just wants to win. All he needs to do is go to a contending team with all the pieces in place except a subpar receiving corps, and he’ll be happy.

How’d that work two years ago?

Or - TO is a malcontent because he wants to win but he also wants to contribute in a big way. In short, TO needs the ball.

Think he’s gonna see it here?

Terence is right (never thought I’d say that). Just say no.

By Tony C.

November 10, 2005 06:24 AM | Link to this

Leave T.O.where he belong’s which is by himself since it’s seems like the only thing he belives in is himself. let’s all remember there no I in team,the Falcons have a great team don’t mess it up.

By C.C.Price III

November 10, 2005 06:35 AM | Link to this

To:Brianna There nothing wrong with McNabb,he is a outstanding Q.B..Doing a good job with the Philadelphia Eagles organization,especially being injure.I assume you never played football in school to appreciate a good Q.B..By the way someone need to fire you with those mispelled words and grammar.Have a good day.

By Maya

November 10, 2005 07:45 AM | Link to this

Before I knew about all his past antics, I remember thinking what a jerk I thought he was…

T.O. is the kind of player that takes all the responsibility for his team’s success but attributes team failure to others… that would not be good for Atlanta.

By Dar

November 10, 2005 08:04 AM | Link to this

T.O here would be a disaster. He was not sincere in his apology and just as others here have stated, it was done hastily and I don’t think he anticipated that with his skills, the Eagles would actually give him the boot. and he feels he will be able to trade on those skills and play for whatever team he wants. This guy doesn’t know what it means to play on a team. Didn’t he make a comment once about how he IS the game? He’s a loser with skills and I see a nightmare of pairing him with Vick.

By Chasmain

November 10, 2005 08:06 AM | Link to this

Don’t know which is the bigger nut case, T.O. or his manager, but you are right on the money on this one Terence. The Falcons do not need this distraction no matter his talent. Only fans living in Charlotte or Tampa would wish this potential disaster on Atlanta.

By Nancy

November 10, 2005 08:12 AM | Link to this

Emotional abuse is real and a very debilitating thing to suffer. T.O. is an abuser and the Falcons will suffer at his hands. Abusers think they are the victims and that the only way to triumph over their oppressors is to fight back, i.e. abuse. They must control everyone and everything around them. No one fights them to keep peace and all end up suffering their abuser’s behavior.

The Falcons have enough troubles without adding such a person to their mix. Abusers NEVER listen to anyone else and are never willing to consider that they are the problem. Be warned; T.O. will not be a positive for the team.

By ugh

November 10, 2005 08:34 AM | Link to this

There may be no “i” in team, but there are five in “narcissistic personality disorder”

T.O.is a disturbed guy. Seriously. Did you see the pictures of his house on ajc.com. He has a bust of himself—shirtless—in his foyer. Um, huh? His sickness has infected both the teams he has played for in the past and it will infect whatever team he goes to. Not right away mind you, but soon thereafter.

Is it lost on everyone that this guy is acknowledged as one of the primo talents in the entire league—an absolute super star—and yet both teams he has played for have been anxious to get him out of town. The Falcons should stay as far away from this guy as they can.

By James

November 10, 2005 08:47 AM | Link to this

Are you kidding? Did you see that lame half azz apology he had to be forced to say? Ship him off to Oakland, they like his type attitude. Vick needs to worry about his interception stats this year, not recruiting. Three interceptions against the Jets defense, stick to quarterbacking Vick, leave the recruiting to others. As bad as Atlanta needs wide receiver, NOT this one, no way. His attitude will kill the teamd morale. Besides, it’s all about the Manning brothers this year and the Colts.

By KCB

November 10, 2005 08:47 AM | Link to this

CC Price, get a life. This is about T.O., not the proper use of grammar. Are you an English major? If so, you would be well served by checking your paragraph. Enough said. On to T.O. I see T.O. as a person that has deeper problems, the type of problems that will never be resolved on the football field. He has a high need to achieve, but unfortunately, he does not care who or how many get hurt along the way. The behavior is portrayed as selfish, self-centered, egotistical, and borderline stupidity.

Why would someone with all of his talent and financial capability intentionally behave in such a way that would jeopardize his future? It has to do with being a product of your environment and resolving those deep rooted learned behaviors is going to take activity far removed from the football field. He is the type of person that will act in such a way to screw things up when they are going well. In his case, he has his agent to fall back on to try and clean things up. His agent, now that’s a joke also. Basically his agent said, when you screw with his money you’re screwing with mine, and I’m getting mine. If he truly loved T.O. as he said, he would have been announcing he was signing him up for a program that would start to address the behavior problems.

Let’s face the facts Atlanta, the team would be well served by having a receiver with T.O.’s abilities and experience, however, the poison that continues to flow through his veins does not dissipate by virtue of him changing teams, and that has been proven. So why would you want him in the same uniform with some of the ultimate team players such as Vick, Dunn, and the gang.

My response is no T.O., at least not until you have gone through some additional steps to get some mental therapy or mind food to correct your behavior problems. If you are man enough to take that first step, I’m sure a lot of the adverse rhetoric you are experiencing right now, will start to dissipate. It would be a shame if you didn’t, because you could be a member of the elite to extend the art of greatness in receivers.

By Eric

November 10, 2005 08:57 AM | Link to this

Not a team player, huh? T.O. rushed back from injury to play with McNabb and the beagles in the Superbowl. Just goes to show you loyalty gets you no where with some people. Just ask any Delta employee.

By Bob

November 10, 2005 08:57 AM | Link to this

I remember another local sports team signed someone like T.O. Ask the former General Manager and former Coach of the Atlanta Hawks if it was worth signing Isiah Rider? And you see what an outstanding career Rider had since he left Atlanta! T.O. is A.P.L. Another Pathetic Loser!

By Maz

November 10, 2005 08:58 AM | Link to this

I say if T.O. were to do away with his antics, really understand that ATL is a “TEAM”… and he get counseling to control his temper, THEN maybe the faclons can give him a chance. I’m not saying T.O. should change completely… I for one enjoy his end-zone celebrations… but you have to know how far you can take them.. especially when you’re part of a “team”.. Dunn never celebrates, you never see Finneran doing some out of the blue celebration dance… it’s usually a high five and jump and that’s it. .. IF TO were to come over to ATL, he’d have to do the same.. nobody wants to see T.O. doing the centipede in the end zone… Show a little more class instead of calling out others for having none…

By Reka

November 10, 2005 09:09 AM | Link to this

By Chris

November 9, 2005 11:43 PM | Link to this

I am a season ticket holder and I will drop my tickets in a hearbeat if that sack of garbage ends up here.

We dont need scum like TO in Atlanta.

RESPONSE

Chris,

That would be wonderful I actually think I am next in line on the waiting list for season tickets. Where are your seats?

Thanks

Reka

By Luis

November 10, 2005 09:17 AM | Link to this

If one of the best passing qb’s in the league wasn’t good enough for him, what is going to do with Vick? Yeah, I know he passed well last week (if you call 228 and 1 TD spectacular, very average to me) I just don’t think TO will be able to get his catches here. The falcons seem like a bunch of good guys, I would not ruin that good chemistry with a bad apple.

By PSack

November 10, 2005 09:18 AM | Link to this

SIGN HIM UP!! (Sorry Terrence)

NFL contracts don’t mean anything!! All teams have to do is suspend a player or cut him to get rid of him. Put a bad boy EFTT EJECT FLUSH THE TOILET clause in his contract and boot him if he misbehaves.

Sorry our receivers (while very nice guys and all) don’t strike fear in too many defensive coordinators and Finneran is still dropping easy touchdown passes.

With Terrell on the field the defense has to worry about him even if we rush the ball 50 times they still have to worry about him

remember it only takes 3 plays to score 18 points

By Dan

November 10, 2005 09:31 AM | Link to this

The fact is big time WR don’t make championship football teams. How many times a game to they touch the ball? On a good day 10, sure they change defenses but there hasn’t been a “diva” wide out on a super bowl winner since Irvin, and he was far more of a team guy than Owens Moss or Meshawn. Last year the Eagles played the second half and got to the SB without him and lost with him, clearly not his fault, but it still didn’t matter. The impact of high priced wide outs is highly overated

By Al Davis

November 10, 2005 09:33 AM | Link to this

Just win baby! Moss, Porter, & T.O.!

By ABC

November 10, 2005 09:33 AM | Link to this

TO just needs a father figure not Drew Rosenhaus. He needs someone to tell him the truth and not blow smoke up his butt. We all know he can play the game but one of these days he’ll be playing it alone. TO, remember their is no “I” in the word team. Atlanta would love to give you another chance but at what cost………

By Shelby

November 10, 2005 09:43 AM | Link to this

As a season ticket holder and Falcon fan since the days of the Atlanta Fulton County Stadium, I can honestly say leave TO alone. We don’t need the distraction or the headaches. We are trying to build a championship. We need people who know their roles and believe in team. He doesn’t. Arthur, I implore you to leave TO flowing in the wind! I have loved the Falcons my entire life (29 yrs). This team is what I have dreamed of…a team with the potential for greatness. Don’t mess that up with a selfish, ungrateful child like TO. It’s time for him to grow up. There are some kids who would love to play in the NFL someday that will never get the opportunity. TO…you signed to contract, you should have shut your mouth and played. Your play would have warranted an extension and/or more money. All you had to do was wait it out. As far as the Eagles not recognizing your 100th touchdown…isn’t that what you are getting paid $48 million dollars to do? I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t get recognized every time I do what I am getting paid to do. That is your job to catch a football. So shut up and do it. Allow To to be someone else’s headache. Atlanta Falcons have something special. It may not be perfect…but it is close.

By Terry

November 10, 2005 09:46 AM | Link to this

This really hurts and I thought I would never say this: I finally agree with Terence Moore! Is the end of the world near?

By Dan

November 10, 2005 09:53 AM | Link to this

To coming back in the SB had ZERO to do with team ZERO. He came back for the stage. In the championship game he was standing on the bench dancing for the crowd while his team was playing the game. He wasn’t even paying attention to what was happening on the field. A team player would have been watching the dee and talking to the other wideouts and coaches about what he is seeing.
Please that he came back for the team thing is one of the most ignorant lines of reasoning I have heard

By Tom

November 10, 2005 10:00 AM | Link to this

T.O is not the problem. The retarded media including you Mr. Moore is the problem. I say bring T.O onto the falcons ship. One man does not make a team sink or sail. T.O has done nothing wrong but play for the 49’ers and Eagles.

By Dee

November 10, 2005 10:01 AM | Link to this

Let’s ALL be realistic…how many T.O.’s has the NFL produced, duhh! Let me name the last two..Keshon and Moss are calm! ATLANTA can use T.O. I like Vick but his leggs may not last and the Falcons can use T.O. for Matty! Hell Vick may be hurt Sunday..sorry guys just being honest. McNabb has had problems in the past and the Eagles got rid of it, them, whatever! T.O. didn’t lie, he pretty much told the truth in a doggish manner. Look at it this way you can use T.O. as a decoy, put him on the field let the 49-ers, Ravens, & Eagles defense get even..if they can catch T.O., while we use Dunn and the others to score points. As for U tickets holders that say they will give up season tickets….NAW…the first time T.O. scores all of you will be happy is ace is playing in the DIRTY SOUTH…hey..the Vikings need help, oh well..let’s see where T.O. lands!

By Craig Miller

November 10, 2005 10:05 AM | Link to this

I’d rather lose in the playoffs without him than win the Super Bowl with him. Good article Terrence.

By C K

November 10, 2005 10:11 AM | Link to this

Vick to T.O. Touchdown….

The only problem with getting TO for the rest of this year is that we would have to have him back next year. T.O could help us win it all this year but he doesn’t do well behavior wise and in the long run would be too disruptive for the Falcons to continue improving.

So the question remains do we sell out the franchise seasons to come for a super bowl ring this year.

Of course once TO ruins the developing vick we still have the Brett Favreish backup Schaub to take over.

Also the Falcons would have to give something to the Eagles in return to assume his contarct. Is it really worth it?

By Nate

November 10, 2005 10:15 AM | Link to this

WE NEED T.O.!!!!!!!!!

If Brian Finneran is our #1 WR, the Falcons are in deep S#*t.

By dee

November 10, 2005 10:21 AM | Link to this

ATLANTA HAS NOT HAD A RECEIVER LIKE T.O., A BIG PLAY RECEIVER FOR VICK AND A SUPER CHAMPIONSHIP TO ATLANTA.

By Jeff

November 10, 2005 10:35 AM | Link to this

What’s funny to me is nobody in the Falcons organization has come out and said NO to T.O. Particularly, where other teams rumored to be possible destinations have come out and said they weren’t interest (i.e. the Dolphins).

By Mike of Alpharetta

November 10, 2005 10:37 AM | Link to this

Hey Eric,

No loyalty? So I guess $49 million over 7 years is a lack of loyalty. You compare the situation to Delta employees? Are you really that big of a moron?

T.O. is a spoiled athlete that has been coddled his entire career. I’m sure he grew up poor and struggled early in life. What a great story. Is it unique? No!

The Eagles, their fans, and fans everywhere were ready to embrace T.O. after his performance in the Super Bowl. It was truly amazing. T.O. got a bunch of money up front as part of his contract, which is how NFL contracts work. After 1 year, he wants a new deal, and if he doesn’t get it he lets everyone know he will be disruptive. Sounds like a 5 year old, except this guys an adult.

T.O. has gotten here all by himself, with a little help from his “enabler”, Drew Rosenhaus. He went too far, and now he’s sorry. You know what? I believe he is sorry. Just like I taught my kid, you can go too far, say you are sorry, and while I may accept your apology, that doesn’t mean everything is going to be better.

The Eagles accept his apology, but the situation was too far gone. Maybe he learns from this when he signs with the Canadian Football League for next season. Lets hope so.

Mike.

By EC

November 10, 2005 10:46 AM | Link to this

To even suggest bringing Terrell Owens to Atlanta to play football with the Falcons is amazing! As Dr. Phil McGraw describes human behavior, “The best indicator of future behavior and performance is past behavior.” Please take a look at T.O.’s performance with San Francisco and now with most recent performance with Philadelphia. Yes, he’s a great athlete, but man, can he ever shoot off his mouth and act the fool! Will he change? Why should he? He is a multi-millionair! He has never had to work at a regular 9 to 5 job in his adult life!

He wasn’t raised in a small town in Alabama to be a complete jerk, but he has perfected the image of the self consumed professional athlete.

There is so much wrong in this picture that it covers T.O., his background as an athlete growing into adulthood, then the way so many people idolize professional athletes to the point where they can get away with anything (look at O.J. and his “trial” in California and the recent alleged rape case in Colorado with one of the best players (K. Bryant) in the NBA).

If any of the rest of the regular working society members pulled the kind of anti social behavior that T.O. has demonstrated, we would be fired from our job! If we assaulted or harmed someone in our behavior, we would be doing some serious jail time.

T.O. is a symptom of our celebrity oriented society. The absolute last thing Jim Mora or Arthur Blank need to do is add him to the Falcons just as it seems the Falcons are FINALLY turning the corner as a quality football team. (I’ve been a fan since 1966!)

Let some other team try to rehabilitate T.O. The first step to fixing a problem is claiming ownership of the problem or behavior. T.O. and his agent have yet to do so. Would the rest of the adult male population in America do their level best to produce in a job they love for a $48 million contract? Wow, that is the American dream for many frustrated high school and college athletes!

Go home to Alabama T.O.! Look at how your high school buddies are living, just sqeaking out a living. You are blessed with great talent but have let your mouth and immaturity overshadow your performance. Maybe one day, you will be fortunate to grow up and finally realize the opportunity you may have thrown away.

By C_DUB

November 10, 2005 10:48 AM | Link to this

i would sign T.O. and let him be him. have you ever heard the saying put up or shut up? well T.O. puts up every Sunday so he doesn’t need to shut up. i have had teammates that i shed blood for on the field, but i wouldn’t p@#$ in their mouth if their throat was on fire off of it. as long as you compete on gametime and do everything within your power to help us win then i can live with your faults off the field. that’s my thought.

By J

November 10, 2005 10:58 AM | Link to this

Does Atlanta really need more thugs like this? I am finally becoming a Falcons fan these past couple years and that would ruin it completely. Just say NO.

By Randy

November 10, 2005 11:01 AM | Link to this

Redd Foxx said it best,”I’m coming home weezy!!! This is the big one!!!”

I agree with Terrence Moore AND Mark Bradley, IN THE SAME YEAR!!!! (Much less the same day)

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Hoodlum

November 10, 2005 11:06 AM | Link to this

James, you dumb bastard. Vick was not recruiting, he was answering questions the media kept asking. He even said “where is all this TO talk coming from?” You are one of those people who will grab on to anything to bash Vick.

By JusJohn

November 10, 2005 11:06 AM | Link to this

AMAZING!!! As a Falcon Fan since the 60’s and having stayed current with the team and it’s travails over the years, it astounds me with some of the “fan” replies I have been reading concerning the “T.O.” situation. I truly wonder if some of the authors here would even still be a Falcon’s Fan, if they had gone through some of the ups and downs we “greybeards” have endured, all for the love of a GAME, and the WONDERFUL city the team represents.

After all this time, no matter WHERE I have lived in this nation, I have ALWAYS been, and will remain a Falcons Fan, even living in places where your only chance to see them in action came from a hi-lite clip, several days late.

My piont to all of the readers and contributors?? to this space is this: ENJOY the game, root for the team in good times as well as bad, and let the ones that are paid and responsible for the Falcons presence, from the owner to the equipment manager, DO THEIR D@*&% JOBS!!! After all, just buying a ticket, or the jerseys and the attendant equipment, does not qualify us to make such judgemental statements. After it is NOT our butts on the field, we have the luxury to watch, replay and watch, and watch, and watch……..Get the idea?? LUV YA, FALCONS A fan of 36 years

By ebonymonk

November 10, 2005 11:07 AM | Link to this

We can go all the way with what we have, the money we have needs to used to sign more YOUTH next year on defense. We are the youngest team in the league on both sides of the ball, we need to be wise and not set back the young wide receivers we already have, for a 32 year old malcontent who will not guarantee a SB win anyway.

By James

November 10, 2005 11:10 AM | Link to this

Hey Hoodlum, you got access to a pc in jail or on MARTA, which one? Let’s just build a whole ghetto thug team why don’t we. Replace Boley with Ray Lewis, trade Jenkins for Randy Moss. Bite me you p******.

By EG

November 10, 2005 11:12 AM | Link to this

Anybody remember Jeff George? Nuf said!

By Biff

November 10, 2005 11:18 AM | Link to this

If the Falcons sign T.O., all that talk from A.Blank about finding ‘the right kind of guys’, all those touching stories about the repoire (?) that he develops, the pride in guys like Dunn and Reese as solid ciitizens, goes out the window.

In addition to all the other reasons not to sign T.O., I think Blank is a smarter businessman than to put his company’s reputation on the line.

By JB

November 10, 2005 11:19 AM | Link to this

Hmmm… there’s a lot to say about this one. In trying to be objective and realistic about the game of football, Atlanta needs some consistency in their wide receivers. And whether we like him off the field or not, TO can fill that void on the Falcons team. We have a team with a lot of heart, but we lack the depth of skilled/mature players in order to be a Super Bowl team. What baffles me is how the wide receivers that we currently have, have not adapted toVick’s passing. It seems as though they are quite comfortable with Schaub probably because his passes are not as hard as Vick’s. Face it Crumpler and Dunn can’t do it all and we need someone who can consistently make, plays like TO can. Don’t forget that he is a five time pro bowler (even with his conduct difficulties) because of his skills and not his personality.

I totally agree that there should be contract provisions to help him with behavior as a member of the team. However, I would take a slightly different approach than Mariucci and Reid and the rest of the world that thinks he a “bad boy�. Instead of focusing on the negative, why not reward the guy when he praises his teammates instead of criticizes them and behaves properly, etc. It’s something we all were taught by our loving families, maybe he didn’t have that. I think people have gone insane, because they keep trying to punish him when he’s wrong and it hasn’t changed his behavior one bit…that’s why were are where we are today!!!! If you keep on doing what you’ve always done, you’ll keep on getting what you’ve always gotten. Also remember that people will often respond to what they are called, so if we want him to change…stop labeling him as a trouble maker, bad boy, crazot, etc and show him positive examples of how to carry the mantle he’s been given.

All in all, the Falcons are better off with TO as a member of the team than without him. I believe that he’s worth taking the risk, his resume (his stats) shows a proven track record even with injuries. Maybe he’ll continue to act out… maybe he won’t. Maybe Rod Coleman will get arrested again…maybe he won’t. Would we banish Rod from the team, for his actions? Or are we more concerned about him making tackles. Why is it that no one gave up on Brett Favre or Troy Aikman when they were going through challenges in their lives? Yet we are so quick to discard TO and slander his name. Atlanta, why are you so merciless? God is real and he gives second chances because he has the power to humble and change people- whether they like it or not. I believe that TO will get the help, encouragement and discipline that he needs off the field to complement the excellent football skills and charisma he displays on the field.

As for the Falcons, I can forsee that if we don’t make changes on offense to help out Vick, Crumpler and Dunn we will be Division champs until there is no more football to play, because you cannot win a superbowl with a three man offense. Here’s an opportunity of a lifetime to add a high calibre player to our lineup and win the SuperBowl.

By ben

November 10, 2005 11:26 AM | Link to this

TERRENCE IS RIGHT!!! I hope Mora and McKay are listening.

By NoToT.O.

November 10, 2005 11:42 AM | Link to this

The Falcons have White and Jenkins which according to Mora will probably be a starting tandem next season. Terrell is a great receiver, no doubt about it, but I honestly don’t think he can keep his damn trap shut long enough. AND if he came and played and the Birdz went to the Super Bowl AND won it, then he’d want a lot more money afterwards. I’ll take my chances with just Mike, Algea, and Dunn.

By Jo Ann C.

November 10, 2005 11:44 AM | Link to this

Yes T.O has had problems with authority & has also shown total disrespect to prior teams! but let’s look at him as a football player who speaks before thinking, I think with the right team and coaches T.O can be a changed man & I really think Jim Mora can reach into whatever dark place T.O is and rescue him. I’m believing the Falcons & T.O would be a very good fit.

By Falconfan

November 10, 2005 11:47 AM | Link to this

To Randy: Weezy was on The Jeffersons, Fred Sanford said “Elizabeth, I’m coming to join you.”

To Eric: I guess T.O is a team player because he came back to the Eagles so quickly after his injury BUT along with that, you have to take his “I AM THE TEAM ATTITUDE”, get your quarterback dogged out, fights in the lockerroom, stupid antics on the field, stupid comments to the media,etc. Is it really worth it to become the laughing stock of the NFL? I don’t think so.

By steve

November 10, 2005 11:53 AM | Link to this

to those who say T.O. showed “unselfishness” by coming back for the Super Bowl…yes, like most professional athletes, his ego did push him to play…but seeing this latest episode unfold, perhaps he couldn’t stand to think that the Eagles might actually win the big game without him (as they had done up to that point during his injury), thus reducing his negotiating leverage for his next (annual) contract re-negotiation.

As for coming to Atlanta, big mistake….just a matter of time before he started calling out Vick, Dunn, Crumpler, coaches, and anyone else in his way.

As a long-time Falcons fan since the Grits Blitz, Big Ben Right days, part of me would rather lose without him, than win with him….

That charade of a press conference, does nothing to hide the fact that, while there is no “i” in “team,” T.O. does feel there is a “me” in “team.”

that’s my 2 cents…keep the change…

By Biff

November 10, 2005 12:02 PM | Link to this

The ‘hero’ thing in the superbowl just doesn’t fly. If he was well enough to run and cut, he SHOULD have played. If he hadn’t been well enough, we wouldn’t have, or wouldn’t have been effective. Above all, he wasn’t about to miss out on the spotlight of the SB.

I can’t believe my ears (or, eyes) with these comments that he’s changed or will change. The guy is driven by 2 things: money and publicity. A “Team Player” does not go on national tv, not once, but over and over, and trash his coach, his qb, and his entire organization. On top of that, the Eagles, Reid and McNabb are all class acts, and T.O. couldn’t get along. Get real!

By MCH

November 10, 2005 12:09 PM | Link to this

I have had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting Mr. Owens and actually having a conservsation with the man. He is as egotistical in person as he is on the field. Sometimes you have to stop and think about what it is that you THINK you may need. I’m not a football buff, but I do know this. He will tear this team apart. Terrell doesn’t give a damn about anyone but himself and what is best for HIM. This is not the mentality that ANY team needs. Always remember that everything that glitters ain’t gold. Terrell with his funky attitude is a rock that is “gold plated”.

By Geo

November 10, 2005 12:13 PM | Link to this

JB (and some others) - I don’t think you’rereally familiar with the T.O. saga. Mariucci tried all kinds of ways to make it work with T.O., as did Reid - if you had an athelete with his skils, wouldn’t you do everything you could to keep him? The 49ers and Eagles are teams with winning traditions, and they both realized that having T.O. was more negative that positive. T.O. is a manipulator, and a smart guy - he knows how to play the fans and coaches to turn them against each other. This is his pattern - he’s always done it. He’d do it here, too. Rattlesnakes bite - it’s what they do!

By Scott Morgan

November 10, 2005 12:20 PM | Link to this

It baffles me that anyone would consider signing this prima donna, much less fans thinking that he would change his act because he came to Atlanta. If anything has been clear it is that he is who he is, and he will not change for anyone. Granted he will need to straighten up for anyone to take a chance on him, but sooner or later he will show his butt again and he will destroy another team with his mouth and his antics. The Falcons may need a big play reciever, but they need to pass on this one. Let Vick get them to the Super Bowl with the help of the team he has. TO is not the answer!!

By Mach

November 10, 2005 12:26 PM | Link to this

No question the Falcons would be gambling BIG even considering bringing in Owens. But I think Blank and McKay have complete control over this organization. Everyone knows this is Vick’s team, and we with what we have. I think T.O.’s been knocked back down to reality with the suspension and pending deactivation, and probably knows his approval rating is WAAAAY down right now. I would sign him to a 1 yr deal, and see how it goes (because someone is going to pick him up). Plus, we as a city have had sooo many dismal seasons, the fans aren’t gonna let 1 guy tear aprat what we’ve been waiting on for what seems like forever: a chance to get to AND win the Super Bowl.

By Joe

November 10, 2005 12:34 PM | Link to this

Please do not mention T.O. in the same sentence as Jerry Rice.

By Lynn

November 10, 2005 12:39 PM | Link to this

Terence, I couldn’t agree with you more. SAY NO to T.O. We do not need this kind of person coming in and messing of the team spirit.
The Flacons are doing GREAT without him. T.O. needs to sit down and keep his mouth shut. - LOL

By Gaspo

November 10, 2005 12:41 PM | Link to this

Terence,

I agree with you and one of your respondents. Just say NO and Leopards do not change their spots.

Regardless of what T.O. or his agent says; his past does not lie. Just look at the body language throughout the past press conference they gave. Both T.O. and his agent’s facial expressions appeared to imply that it was just an attempt to save their financial hind-ends.

It’s like comparing these 2 to the devil and his apprentice. Take your pick on which one is the devil and who’s the apprentice. I think it changes from day to day and both seem to create HELL with team management and the press.

Nevertheless, I don’t think we can blame the media this time for T.O.’s problems as his agent would like us all to believe. This is just an opinion based on all the press I’ve seen but I think in both instances with SF & Philly, when T.O. did not get what he wanted; he took his problems out of house and to the media in hopes of forcing managements hands to get what he wanted. Unfortunately for him, it hasn’t worked.

I also just don’t get some of your respondents opinions in your “Post A Comments” section. It just doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand this man, based on his past, will most likely cause serious team disention in the locker room, on the field and with the fans.

Everyone in the media, including players, seems to be saying his problems are only off the field and not on. I disagree. Especially when you see him on National TV on the sidelines during games arguing with his team-mates and acting like a child who doesn’t get his way. To me that seems to be “on the field” as well.

Football, baseball, soccer, hockey and many others are all team sports and it does take more than 1 person to affect a win, loss or championship. They are not “I” sports. It was not T.O. that got Philly to the Super Bowl last year, it was the team. Remember how many games he was out with his leg injury during the last half of the season when Philly was winning? He basically told all of Philadelphia that the only reason they got there was because of him. Was he in the NFC title game last year? If I was Doanvan or his teammates, I’d be p**.

We don’t know what the Falcon’s will do but I hope they have enough sence to forget about this possibility. Just the reports from the press that T.O. plans to negotiate with Atl. can ruin the psychy and their potential opportunity to go to the Super Bowl this year if they let it. The Falcons staff is doing a great job so far in heading us in the right direction. And frankly I think Falcon fans are seeing the light at the end and are excited knowing we can get there without having to Sell Our Souls.

If they do bring him in and win the Super Bowl for that year, it will only confirm in T.O.’s mind that it was only because of him. Mark my words, he will also make sure everyone knows this through the media and will take all the credit away from the team and staff in addition to all their hard work and effort they put into building a championship team over the past few years.

Please Terence, if you have any clout? And I think you do with your articles! I ask you to ask Mr. Blank, McKay, Mora and Knapp, as well as the team, to NOT THINK WITH THEIR WALLETS and “TO NOT SELL THEIR SOULS FOR A SUPER BOWL” just to get a ring for 1 year.

Do not allow T.O. and his agent to destroy another teams years of hard work. I also think (but maybe wrong) that ESPN or the other Networks will not be looking to add him to their list of analysts on game day either. So without football where’s all his potential for money going to come from. You have to look into what motivates the man for what he does. Its surely not the love of the game.

So Mr. Blank, McKay and Mora, get it over with and let the Falcom fans know now what your feelings are now. It will be good for your team and your fans.

Just think, if the Falcon’s win it this year. You will have your answer.

“And T.O., NO you don’t get another chance!!! You already had a second and blew it. So move on and quit creating HELL.” In the real world, like most of us, you would have never received a second chance!!!!! Count your blessings and what money you still have. You were already pretty damn lucky!

By Hoodlum

November 10, 2005 12:45 PM | Link to this

James, I’m a 32yr old white guy living in Braselton. You just verified the point I was making with your reply. And no, I don’t want Owens here either. I think Roddy White will develop into a star, but you probably wouldn’t like that; he has dreadlocks. Idiot.

By Biff

November 10, 2005 12:49 PM | Link to this

I have a feeling that the only person more p__ssed at T.O. than Reid and McNabb is probably his agent. I’m not defending Rosenhouse, but he’s really not STUPID. He tried to play a little hardball as T.O.’s agent, and T.O. turned it into hand grenades. Rosenhouse is out a lot of commissions on this deal.

The point being, even T.O.’s BUSINESS PARTNER got screwed in this deal. NO NO NO!

By Randall

November 10, 2005 12:51 PM | Link to this

Terence - This is a first - I actually agree with you!

By Mike

November 10, 2005 01:17 PM | Link to this

It will never happen, you won’t see him a Falcons uniform. But, I bet he is sitting around soaking in all this attention and loving every minute of it. If you are reading this T.O. then you realize dude, most of the fans don’t want you here. You were given way too many chances to take the high road and you picked the only road you know, your road. Go to Dallas.

By BJ

November 10, 2005 01:26 PM | Link to this

I could not agree more, it is all about the team and he does not seem to understand that!!

By stone bone

November 10, 2005 01:36 PM | Link to this

Why Not T.O.??? We survived Deion Sanders, Andre Rison, Isaiah Rider, Jane Fonda, and Freaknik. (I actually miss Deion and Freaknik) Besides…it not your money. Just Win!!!

By falcon guy

November 10, 2005 01:39 PM | Link to this

This must’ve been what it was like in Philly two years ago when T.O. wanted out of SF. People saying their team had the leadership to deal with him and dreams of super bowls dancing in their heads.

This will sound very dorkish, but it is true. I liken T.O. to the “one ring” in the Lord of the Rings. Everyone knows how powerful it is and they know that it must be destroyed. But the moment they get their hands on it they think how they can use it for good and are tempted by its power. T.O. is very tempting. But he will destroy everything the Falcons have worked to achieve. I think the one thing that might save them from making a huge mistake is the fact that the Eagles will keep T.O. inactive the rest of the year. That’ll give the Falcons a chance to see how well they can do in the playoffs. If they can gain homefield thruout, they can make the super bowl. If they win that, then there will be no need to burden themselves with T.O. next season.

By SCREWterrellowens

November 10, 2005 01:40 PM | Link to this

Just say yes to T.M.!!! Terrence Moore that is! He has definitely got this one right. To Mora, Blank, and McKay, do not even think about bringing him in here. I don’t think that Mora would want him down here but I just have to say it. owens is a cancer and would do more harm than good!!!

By George Pasino

November 10, 2005 01:45 PM | Link to this

Thanks Mr. Moore…..Don;t you think the T.O should plead innocent due to insanity? The man needs help, but not here in sunny Atlanta…I would hope he would ride off into the sunset.

By Sherri

November 10, 2005 01:49 PM | Link to this

Well, since you asked Mr. Owens…I don’t think you can begin to get your ego and self absorbed butt in the locker room. You’ve lost the respect of fans because although you are very talented, you don’t know how to control your MOUTH! I have a 14 year old, special needs child that has the same problem…at least she has an excuse! You are a grown man, making millions, well not anymore, but at least you can. My daughter may not live past her twenties and yes she gets angry with the world. You are a spoiled brat who thinks everyone owes you! Stay away from the Falcons please! And do some growing up! It’s not all about you!

By Rod of Stone Mnt

November 10, 2005 01:50 PM | Link to this

T.O. may be a Hot Head and a Loud Mouth, but he has never been caught:

Doing drugs with a hooker (M. Irvin)

Participating in a sex orgy with half of his losing team!

Beating his white women!

Assaulting camera crews!

Telling FEMA they were doing a good job!

Helping thugs escape from a murder scene!

By Adedeji

November 10, 2005 02:07 PM | Link to this

Why are the Falcons playing this season, they are playing to win a championship, take the chance to have a deep threat but a wrecker for defenses, win a title and cut him loose!!! no need for the emotions!!T.O will make a big difference plain and simple!!!

By Russ

November 10, 2005 02:12 PM | Link to this

I honestly think T.O. was shocked that the Eagles suspended him. I really think he thought he could do whatever he wanted and never face any discipline because of his talent on the field. Watching him and his agent squirm and try to get out of it now is quite amusing. I hope the NFL doesn’t allow him to become a free agent this season, the NFL would be just fine without this jack-a*.

I could see Blank taking a chance on him. He claims he only wants “high character” players, but he also seems to like to throw his money at big name players too. However, I think McKay is a smart enough of a football man to know that it wouldn’t be a good idea. Someone will obviously take a chance on him, I just hope it’s not the Falcons.

By Falcon Fan

November 10, 2005 02:12 PM | Link to this

I don’t know if anyone noticed, but T.O responded to comments on Nov 9th asking for ATL to give him a chance to prove himself. We all know he talks to much but that does not change the fact that he is a OUTSTANDING PLAYER. I know Atl will jump all over me for this one BUT I think we NEED T.O. A different atmosphere may bring a different man. Look at KeShaun Johnson. When he was with Tampa, he was just like T.O but now he is with Dallas and he is a different person. Falcons, pick him up! ATL stop judging the man and let’s win a SUPERBOWL!!

By Jim

November 10, 2005 02:16 PM | Link to this

AMEN to the NO

By James

November 10, 2005 02:25 PM | Link to this

Bring on T.O. for the rest of the season. He will get along with the team and his formal coaches.He will be on his best behavior for a contract with a team for next year.Fact is he will be another big weapon and every defense alreay hates to face Vicks Falcons. And they can’t double team both of them.With TO,Vick,Dunn,Crumpler and Ducket guess who will be wide open? In the work place there is a AH most of the time, Just deal with it.Mora and Blank will make it real clear about team work as the other players know and they won’t allow TO to mess up the What they have Period!

By Biff

November 10, 2005 02:30 PM | Link to this

I’d sell my soul for an Super Bowl win! I’d teach my kids that it doesn’t matter how you act, as long as you win. I don’t believe in honoring contracts, or being respectful of other people! Hey, if you’re in a pinch, LIE your way out of it if you can! You can do anything you want, as long as you apologize afterward! Bring on T.O.

By Dave Anderson

November 10, 2005 02:34 PM | Link to this

Terrance, you are ever so correct. The stripes of the tiger don’t wash off easily. T.O. is a great receiver but he has a severe personality disorder and until he seeks professional help and learns to contain it he will be an anathema to all his relationships.

Dave Anderson

By Marcia D.

November 10, 2005 02:37 PM | Link to this

Atlanta is in a good place right now to start building a history of winning. Atlanta does not have the time or the resources to waist trying to keep T.O. in line. Even though he has the skills (which is why I can’t understand his need to run his mouth); he is too much of a negative diversion that the team just does not need. Their concentration and efforts need to be 100% focused on playing well and winning.

By Mike

November 10, 2005 02:37 PM | Link to this

Blank didn’t get the bank he has today by making poor business decisions, like the one he’d make taking T.O. Where do some of you come off thinking this cat will change it’s stripes? Did he for Philly, even when the heat was on him to straighten up. No, he just bit down and held on tighter with that ” you need me more than I need you..” attitude. I hope his house sells and he can just move on. Enough said about him. Adios.

By Russ

November 10, 2005 02:52 PM | Link to this

By the way, T.O., the next time you have to read a public apology that someone else has written for you it might be a good idea to rehearse it before you read it in front of an entire nation. That way maybe you won’t stutter through the entire thing and it might sound a little more sincere.

By bigcooterb

November 10, 2005 03:24 PM | Link to this

Just what the Falcons need. Two egos the size of T.O’s and Vick’s and they would be lucky to break even the rest of the season.

By Bob

November 10, 2005 03:28 PM | Link to this

The Falcons are doing fine. T.O. is a problem that the team or the city does NOT need.

By Kenneth

November 10, 2005 03:31 PM | Link to this

Atlanta listen up!!! I am not a Falcons fan but, I will tell you this. There is no need for T.O. in ATL. The problem with Mr. Owens is that he wants to be the star, the Franchise player. In order for him to do so he would have to go to a team with not no talent I.E. Houston Texans and they don’t want him. A young quarterback like Vick doesn’t need T.O. to be productive. And to Brian, Vick can’t throw the timing route because his drop is faster than his recievers. Think about it.

By Chef_Raggu

November 10, 2005 03:40 PM | Link to this

I am curious about the rationale of my peers who point towards T.O’s quick recovery to help his team in the superbowl as being a loyal gesture. In my mind he hurried back not necessaily for the teams sake but for his own sake. After all if any athlete is worth his/her salt, they wouldn’t want to miss being in the biggest game in all of sports either. So, to my peers who think he was loyal and did all he could to help the organization, I think differently. I think he did all he could do to get to play in the game for self serving reasons. The superbowl is a big commercial for great performers. (Can we say contract).

By Sharon

November 10, 2005 04:00 PM | Link to this

I Just really pray for T.O. He has some deeply rooted problems that go way beyond the football field. I totally agree with the person who says that he seeks attention. No one will disagree with the fact the he is an over achiever, most people with low self esteem are. I wouldn’t want him to come to the Falcons but in all honesty I would hope that he would take the time off from any team and get the help that he needs so that he may actually try and salvage what little career he may have. In the long run it will make him a better person inside and out and will also help his chances of being able to make a decent living in the sport that he truly loves. So while we all agree that his behavior is has been a disgrace to the players of the game and the game itself. Let’s continue to love him with the Love of God and pray for his healing.

By Wade

November 10, 2005 04:09 PM | Link to this

How can you help but say it 3,155 times when it is so clever? N.O. to T.O. ha, Terrance Moore, how you complete me…

By Dick

November 10, 2005 04:28 PM | Link to this

I say in lieu of suspending T.O. let him spend 24 hours with the lady that plays McNabbs mother on Campbell soup commercial, but she could straighen him out. I gave T O second thoughts until I heard Michael Irving endorse him, I knew then he was no good, nor was he good for anyone.

By mike G-From Decatur!

November 10, 2005 04:48 PM | Link to this

Terrence Moore is a no talent idiot who’s partly responsible for all of this T.O. crap. The media, takes a simple question that was asked to T.O. and they turn it into a circus, eventually getting this guy fired from his team. Then you get on here and kick the guy while he’s down? I have played D-1 and semi pro football, so I know a little about the subject. How many of you have EVER picked up a football or played anything for anybody? You need a couple of “me first” guys to fuel the hunger of a team. The Falcons suck at reciever and you are trying to tell me we can’t use the best WR in Football right now? All of you have NO IDEA what you are talking about. (and to the guy who would throw away his season tickets if we got him…go ahead, your seat will be resold within hours!!!! Jerks!

By Biff

November 10, 2005 05:15 PM | Link to this

mike G, what a load of crap. Only people who have played college ball are qualified to comment? Gonna be a pretty light blog here. I don’t have any ADDITIONAL reasons why we shouldn’t sign T.O., so I wont’ repeat all of them that have been posted. Try to suppress the ex-jock arrogance and try to state your opinions without insulting everyone in the audience.

By Kenneth

November 10, 2005 05:34 PM | Link to this

Hey Mike G, I played ball at Southern Miss, and i would have to say that you must have never got on the field. Any real player knows that chemistry trupms talent everytime. Wonder why the Redskins played like crap when their owner went out and bought every star player he could, they had no chemistry. Notre Dame almost beat USC because Coach Wise instilled confidence and team chemistry, if you miss with the Falcons chemistry you might as well take them back to the 80’s. Falcon fans, don’t sell your soul for a Superbowl, continue to build a Franchise that could become a dynasty (New England) not some fly-by night organization who wins a superbowl at any cost.

By Michael

November 10, 2005 05:46 PM | Link to this

By Amazed

November 10, 2005 05:49 PM | Link to this

We all work with people we don’t like and if their performance doesn’t meet the department standards, they would be let go. Therefore, we may not like Terrell Owens, but all agree that his performance on the field is excellent. The Falcons should give T.O. a trial run, I think he might surprise us all. The Falcon’s Management should layout the ground rules for T.O. and let him know up front that if he doesn’t work with the TEAM as a team, then he will be let go. However, I don’t consider talking trash a ground rule for dismissing a player. I work very closely with my company Sales team and I hear lots of trash all day long. The biggest jerks, usually keep our clients happy.

By Ole Boy

November 10, 2005 06:10 PM | Link to this

I’d like to point out some things here. Nobody has said this excellent receiver would act out if he was being paid his dues (although several has said he’s about money. Logic would say if you pay him his dues, MONEY won’t be an issue. I wouldn’t wanna work for less than I’m worth either, but unfortunately football players can quit their team and sign up with another one, but the team can sure quit on the player and go after another if they see fit. Who hasn’t quit their job or wanted to quit when they felt underpaid? Which brings me to my next point, you people (for all your “what we don’t need” comments) are full of it if you don’t think this team needs a good receiver! If you’re half-honest with yourself then you’d acknowledge the fact that Vick doesn’t pass as much as he would LIKE to (as he indicated his seasonal goals included increasing his passing game) is because he cannot trust his current receivers. I like T.O., I say the Falcons would be smart to sign him as long as they give him no REASON to cause turmoil. Let him know his value by paying him, and let him know his worth by defining his role on the team and there won’t be a problem.

By Rick

November 10, 2005 07:23 PM | Link to this

Can you say Hawks and J.R.Rider?????? That is what happens when you against the philosophy of your organization. Are the Falcons that desperate to get to the next level?? I do not think they are.

By Biff

November 10, 2005 09:53 PM | Link to this

Sign T.O., but be sure to give him HUGE money so he’ll be happy and won’t destroy the franchise. That’s the best one I’ve read yet.

By Rod

November 11, 2005 11:42 AM | Link to this

I’m 16 and have been reading most of the posts here. I have been watching T.Owens ever since the famous catch from the Green Bay game. T.Owens, you were the motivation for me to start playing football. I look at you as a playmaker and an impact player. You are an inspiration for me everytime I step on the field. I’m from Atlanta but moved because of a situation where I was being screwed over by the coaches where my position was taken for no reason and given to a 190 lbs running back turned tight-end. But I seen what T.Owens did, he went to another team where he could fit in more, and boy did he ever fit in. I think T.Owens made the biggest mistake with the media. He should’ve kept things “in-house” instead of giving them what they wanted. But as far as coming to Atlanta, that has been my dream since the Nike commercial him and Vick did. I just don’t want the same thing happening to my favorite two players. But it’s like most people have said, if they would have given him the money this wouldn’t have happened. But T.Owens, it would be a dream come true to see you in a “Durty Bird” jersey and for you to find a home here.”

           #27 Rock

By Frances B.

November 11, 2005 03:07 PM | Link to this

T.O. is the best wide receiver in the NFL and I think he would be a great asset to the Falcons. I am sure we would all like to see the Falcons win the Superbowl and they will have a better chance with T.O. on the team. Hopefully, he has learned a lesson that by being a hot head doesn’t get you far, it only kicks you back. Here is to the FALCONS….The greatest team in the NFL. Thank you for making us proud!!

By T.A

November 11, 2005 04:17 PM | Link to this

First of all, the falcons need a pro wide receiver to catch a pro quarterback like Michael Vick passes. Right now, what we have in not yet pros.You can’t deny T.O. abilities on the field. What is happening off the field has nothing to do with this man’s skills. I believe that T.O. can help the Falcons get to the Superbowl. Michael Vick can’t always run. It is getting old and other teams has caught on. Michael Vick says that he saw himself as a young Joe Montana and Steve Young, even those guys had a pro wide receiver Jerry Rice. All of us can admit that we all get mad when someone is not treating us right. Beside, there is 3 parts to a story: this persons side, that person side and the truth. We have scene that Donovan has been throwing passes to T.O.’s feet. This man has can to play inspite of his difference with the coach, team players and quarterback. It takes maturity to come and play with your enemies. I say give T.O. a one year contact to prove himself.

By T.A

November 11, 2005 04:58 PM | Link to this

Remember this,T.O. can get open for Michael Vick passes. Try him out to see what he can bring to the team. Atlanta, I’m so shocked at your opinions. What happen to second chances. When you take out the plank in your eyes than you can take the plank out of someone else’s eye. Give T.O. a chance and let God do the humbling. T.O., I will continue to pray for you. If its God’s will, there is nothing anyone can say. Atlanta is supposed to be the spiritual capital of the United States, instead of tearing him down, build this man up and continue to pray for him in his weakness. Were he is weak, God is strong in his life. Remember someone gave you a second, third and fourth chance and still doing it now.!

By Larry

November 12, 2005 08:47 AM | Link to this

This is your brain—TEAM.

This is your brain on drugs—OWENS.

Any questions?

By Basketball Princess

November 14, 2005 10:21 AM | Link to this

i THOUGHT SPORTS WERE ABOUT PLAYING TO WIN. NOBODY SAID THAT WE HAD TO SIGN T.O. FOR 5 YEARS. HE LOVES ATLANTA. HE PROBLY CONSTRUCTED ALL OF THIS JUST TO GET TO WHERE HE WANTS TO GET. MAYBE ATL MAYBE NOT. NOBODY SEEMS TO BE UPSET THAT BUSH RIGGED THE ELECTION SO IF TO RIGGED HIS CAREER TO END UPT WHERE HE WANTS TO BE LET HIM. PLAY TO WIN OR GO HOME IS MY MOTTO. NO PAIN NO GAIN. YOU HAVE TO SACRAFICE FOR WHAT YOU WANT. T.O. HAS THE TALENT LET HIM COME. GET OUT OF YOUR EMOTIONS