NJDevs4978 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 (edited) Personally I think this has as much to do with his injuries as it does his recent comments since the Eagles get a free PR statement with him being hurt the next couple games anyway But if it's for real, good for them (and even if it's not they still get out of paying him for a week or two lol) - even if it does kill my fantasy team, he's a first-class a-hole. Yahoo! Owens suspended indefinitely by Eagles By ROB MAADDI, AP Sports Writer November 5, 2005 PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Terrell Owens can host an open house, exercise on his front lawn or practice a new touchdown celebration Sunday. He won't be playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. Owens was suspended indefinitely by the Eagles on Saturday, two days after he criticized the organization for not publicly recognizing his 100th career touchdown catch two weeks ago. The All-Pro wide receiver apologized Friday in a statement and later on his weekly radio show, but the damage already was done. The Eagles issued a statement that said Owens was suspended ``for conduct detrimental to the team.'' The team added that it will have no further comment. Owens' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, refused to comment. It's unlikely Owens will be paid for sitting out this game, though neither the team nor Rosenhaus would discuss the situation. Owens is scheduled to make $3.5 million in base salary this season, so the suspension would cost him more than $200,000 per game if it's without pay. The collective bargaining agreement states that a player can be suspended for up to four games without pay for conduct detrimental to the team. However, the Eagles could decide to pay Owens to stay home the rest of the season. In 2003, Tampa Bay declared wideout Keyshawn Johnson inactive for the final six games and sent him home because of differences with coach Jon Gruden. Johnson was paid his full salary. No matter, it's clear Owens won't be back in Philadelphia next year. He already put his house in Moorestown, N.J., up for sale. The price? A measly $4.4 million. Owens has been angry with the Eagles since management refused to redo his contract just one season into the seven-year, $48.97 million deal he signed when he came to Philadelphia in March 2004. Without Owens, the struggling Eagles (4-3) will line up with unproven rookie Reggie Brown at one of the wideout spots for an important game at Washington (4-3) on Sunday night. This is the second time Owens has been suspended during his controversial 10-year career. In 2000, he was suspended one game by San Francisco coach Steve Mariucci following his infamous touchdown celebrations on the Dallas Cowboys' famed star logo at the center of Texas Stadium. Owens clashed with management this summer and earned a one-week exile from training camp after a heated dispute with coach Andy Reid, which led to a bizarre workout on his lawn in front of neighbors and reporters. Owens got in trouble this time after taking shots at the team and quarterback Donovan McNabb in an interview with ESPN.com on Thursday. Owens was upset there was no in-stadium acknowledgment of his 100th career TD reception in a victory over San Diego on Oct. 23. An announcement was made in the press box. ``That right there just shows you the type of class and integrity that they claim not to be,'' said Owens, who became the sixth receiver in NFL history to reach the milestone. ``They claim to be first class and the best organization. It's an embarrassment. It just shows a lack of class they have. My publicist talked to the head PR guy, and they made an excuse they didn't recognize that was coming up. But that was a blatant lie. Had it been somebody else, they probably would have popped fireworks around the stadium.'' Owens also said the Eagles would be undefeated with Green Bay's Brett Favre at quarterback. ``A number of commentators will say he's a warrior, he's played with injuries,'' Owens said, referring to Favre. ``I feel like him being knowledgeable about the quarterback position, I feel like we'd probably be in a better situation.'' Owens said on his radio show he merely was agreeing with the opinion of Michael Irvin, the former Dallas wideout and current ESPN broadcaster. ``This is one I really regret,'' Owens said of the interview, adding that some clips were taken out of context. ``I said earlier in the interview that we would have a better record if Donovan wasn't injured.'' Owens previously said on his radio show that he'd prefer to play with Indianapolis' Peyton Manning over McNabb or any quarterback. Last year, Owens couldn't stop praising McNabb after joining the Eagles following eight seasons in San Francisco. But their relationship soured after Owens took a verbal swipe at McNabb's performance in Philadelphia's loss to New England in the Super Bowl. McNabb responded harshly and the two feuded throughout the summer, not speaking to each other for a prolonged period. McNabb, a five-time Pro Bowl quarterback who has led the Eagles to four consecutive NFC championship games, has played through several injuries this season, including a sports hernia that will require surgery. He has thrown for 2,034 yards, 15 TDs and seven interceptions while going through some tough stretches. Owens has 47 catches for 763 yards and six TDs this season. Edited November 6, 2005 by Hasan4978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Triumph Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 (edited) Ah, I can't leave it at that, can I? The same sportswriters praising TO for his self-control and willingness to play a team game in 2004 will be the first to condemn him now. Hypocrites. The last thing TO did as a 49er was take a selfish 15 yard penalty at the end of a playoff game - he is completely egocentric and seems to have serious mental problems. Fly Eagles Fly. Edited November 6, 2005 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 (edited) TO is a great player to have when it's all going well.. but man when it gets ugly... whoooo daddy... man he's so in the perfect city !! ``That right there just shows you the type of class and integrity that they claim not to be,'' said Owens, who became the sixth receiver in NFL history to reach the milestone. ``They claim to be first class and the best organization. It's an embarrassment. It just shows a lack of class they have. My publicist talked to the head PR guy, and they made an excuse they didn't recognize that was coming up. But that was a blatant lie. Had it been somebody else, they probably would have popped fireworks around the stadium.'' CLASS ?? Out of something PHILY BASED ?!?!?! BWAHAHAHAHA you amuse me Terrell !!!!! HA ... ok I'm done now But good for the Ego's though.. something HAD to be done (and it gave me a reason to steal the Redskin Defense this week ) Is he gonna be suspended for the Dallas game too ?? Edited November 6, 2005 by CRASHER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 As a Giants fan, there is something really beautiful about watching a rival implode like this. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 (edited) According to Fox sports T.O was in the pool doing rehab and Hugh came in and said "I heard somebody is in here faking an injury." They continued to jaw and then T.O jumped out of the pool and ran to the locker room to get his sneakers on for better traction. He came back and Hugh threw a punch that missed and T.O threw 6 or 7 bombs and a couple landed. Teammates tried to break it up and T.O threw them aside. He then went to the locker room and asked if anybody talking behind his back wanted a piece of him. Nobody stepped up and T.O said "that's what I figured" and walked out. http://www.philaphans.com/forums/showthrea...?threadid=32606 fvcking classic hahahahaha Edited November 6, 2005 by L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderDogX Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Watching the Jets game....the announcers just said they had breaking info on T.O....they then said that he wasn't suspended for todays game after all but was considered inactive....if memory serves me this is the same thing that Tampa Bay did to Keyshawn before they sent him home for the last 12 games of the season....looks like there might be no mo TO in philly....as an avid Cowboys fan all i can muster up is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJayDevil Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 This couldn't have happened to a better team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risky Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 "Ahhhhhhh," he said with a sigh of relief. I'm so glad to see that the Feebles window of opportunity has officially been slammed shut. I greatly look forward to our meeting on November 20. Bring. It. On. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I think in the long run this is good for the Eagles. if I were Reid and Jeffrey Lurie, Id never want to see him the Eagles locker room ever again. Screw his talent, his me me attitude and stupid comments have gone too far. I wouldnt want him on the Bills for the league minimum. He should pursue his next obvious career: Reality show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 you heard it here first TO will be a Viking net year They'll treat him like Moss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 you heard it here firstTO will be a Viking net year They'll treat him like Moss <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe Owens will be lured to Minny for the boat cruises??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Maybe Owens will be lured to Minny for the boat cruises??? Hey maybe if the team got him laid he'd be a happier wideout ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Hey maybe if the team got him laid he'd be a happier wideout ?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I thought Nicolette Sheridan was taking care of T.O's needs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I thought Nicolette Sheridan was taking care of T.O's needs!!! Apparently TO wasn't the ONLY one holding out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I think in the long run this is good for the Eagles.if I were Reid and Jeffrey Lurie, Id never want to see him the Eagles locker room ever again. Screw his talent, his me me attitude and stupid comments have gone too far. I wouldnt want him on the Bills for the league minimum. He should pursue his next obvious career: Reality show! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why not just put him where he belongs. On that joke of a station that's gotten progressively worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langs15 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Did anyone really think he couldn't be suspended in philly ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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