In an article asking which Free Agent receiver would be the safest (Plaxico, Randy Moss or T.O.) acquisition an anonymous offensive coordinator had some very complimentary things to say about Terrell Owens and then he drops the ether.
Take a look.
“Without question, he is the most divisive guy I’ve ever been around. When you’re talking to him, he may seem OK. But it’s all an act. Behind the scenes, he’s a selfish clubhouse lawyer and backstabber, and he’ll affect those around him to the point where there’s almost nothing you can do about it. Age (he turns 38 this season) is certainly a factor because you don’t know how much more you’re going to get out of him.
When you look at the player he was in Dallas, it’s scary. But that change of direction and acceleration are no longer there. Plus, he sets his own rules — like he won’t look for a deep ball until he beats his guy [defender]. Now, that could be 60 yards. So, in the meantime, the quarterback is holding and holding and holding. He’s not someone who’s going to go out there and find the ball, and that gets frustrating for everyone. Plus, I’ll be honest: He’s a chicken over the middle. If there’s space, he’ll go and get the ball. If not, forget it.”
Besides the fact that it is anonymous none of this is new information about T.O. I wish though if you are going to make comments like this you would attach your name to it, because without it, we can’t determine any potential bias.
I don’t know if Moss or T.O. will be picked up by another team, they both might have come to the end of the road. Burress on the other hand should get fresh start somewhere.