Since Owens will soon be an ex-Eagle, whether by trade or by getting released and then signed by another team, predict where #81 will be playing in 2006. Put it on the record and we'll see who is right.
I think it is safe to say that he will not be here in 2006 so eliminate the Eagles. Also cross Baltimore, Minnesota (Childress) and San Francisco of your lists. So 28 of the 32 teams could be vying for his services.
My possible destinations for TO are (in no exact order);
1. New York Jets - He's been linked to NY for awhile now. Bradway needs a splash to pacify the fans and TO could be his guy to help do that.
2. Tampa Bay Bucs - Gruden's comments speak volumes. Galloway is aging and Clayton took a little step back this year. But I think he'll rebound and a TO-Clayton duo would be tough.
3. Denver Broncos - Rod Smith isn't getting younger and Ashley Lelie isn't exactly proving he was worth a #1 pick. Shanahan doesn't mind taking on the troubled guys either (Clarett, anyone?).
4. Kansas City Chiefs - Tony Gonzalez needs some help. Owens would draw coverage away from him. Plus Eddie Kennison and Samie Parker stink. And when TO was linked to the Jets earlier this year one reason was supposedly because of Herm Edwards thinking he can handle him.
5. Miami Dolphina - No real reason other than Drew is already the rep for about half of that roster and is always slumming around the Dolphins complex. Would Saban take a shot on TO? It's possible.
6. San Diego Chargers - AJ Smith has the money and assets to make a move for TO. Keenan McCardell isn't a spring chicken and they really don't have anyone else as a WR there. Reche Caldwell and Eric Parker are complimentary guys. TO + LT + Gates would equal some serious firepower.
7. Dallas Cowboys - Jerry Jones is the kind of guy who would take TO on without any questions asked. But would Bill Parcells take him?
8. Washington taterskins - Daniel Snyder is another kind of guy who would take on TO. But would Joe Gibbs take him?
9. Atlanta Falcons - Arthur Blank said he wouldn't take him. But I wonder if he really meant it. Especially after watching his terrible WRs once again this year.
My prediction is:
TO is a Denver Bronco in 2006. After the Broncos eventually lose in the playoffs, especially if they lose this weekend, they will see him as the guy who can get them over the hump.
I don't care where he goes as long as someone snipes his ass and I get my points in the Ghoulpool.
Not Atlanta. The receivers there might stink, but who knows with herpes throwing the ball?
I say he ends up in hell.
I've said that the Broncos make the most sense from the start. They say they're not interested, but I still think that's the most likely destination for quite a number of reasons, actually.
I say the Cowboys
Broncos. Shannahan is just that arrogant.
Cowgirls
Something just tells me that he become a Cowgirl - there has to be a revenge factor in there somewhere...
If the Eagles trade him, then you can probably scrub every NFC team off that list......or every NFC East team at the very least.
If he's released then it's going to come down to the highest bidder.
In either scenerio I think the Jets, Broncos and Chiefs are the top 3 contenders for him.
I actually see him becoming a Jet. My second option would be Denver, but after the whole Clarett thing, they will probably be a little quieter in the offseason. Here's hoping he has some JR Reed like accident, and fades into obscurity. :yay
Quote from: Diomedes on January 10, 2006, 08:19:30 AM
I say he ends up in hell.
you beat me to it Dio. I'm also going with "hell".
Well, duh, eventually, but I thought we were talking about next year. So far as I know, LA doesn't have a pro team.
Quote from: MadMarchHare on January 10, 2006, 11:04:05 AM
So far as I know, LA doesn't have a pro team.
the Rams aren't in LA anymore?
Quote from: Mad-Lad on January 10, 2006, 10:52:30 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on January 10, 2006, 08:19:30 AM
I say he ends up in hell.
you beat me to it Dio. I'm also going with "hell".
i'm still going with 'hell' as soon as rjs pops a cap in his ass.
I will no longer be plotting to cause TO's death as it will negate any possible points in my ghoulpool. I highly encourage others to take up the effort, however.
To answer the original question:
Poopland.
back into his mother's womb, so she can have an abortion. >:D
Quote from: FFatPatt on January 10, 2006, 11:21:49 AM
To answer the original question:
Poopland.
Sounds like an amusement park.
In a strange twist that no one will see coming, the Eagles will decide to keep TO after he swears on his momma's life that he is a changed person, and only now understands that his best option of getting a Ring is to play with Dunuvun. Andy Reid publicly states that because TO has converted to Mormon, he has no choice but to accept him and help him make the most of his newly found religious life.
Then, after Week 3, TO has a tantrum and calls Joseph Smith a racist, and Andy is able to pull off a trade to San Francisco for a 5th round pick.
Quote from: DemonchildrenOnTurf on January 10, 2006, 12:33:48 PM
In a strange twist that no one will see coming, the Eagles will decide to keep TO after he swears on his momma's life that he is a changed person, and only now understands that his best option of getting a Ring is to play with Dunuvun. Andy Reid publicly states that because TO has converted to Mormon, he has no choice but to accept him and help him make the most of his newly found religious life.
Then, after Week 3, TO has a tantrum and calls Joseph Smith a racist, and Andy is able to pull off a trade to San Francisco for a 5th round pick.
I was ready to laugh at you and say you were full of shtein until I saw the part about Andy keeping TO becasue he was a mormon.
Hell?
Quote from: qwert246 on January 10, 2006, 12:05:15 PM
Quote from: FFatPatt on January 10, 2006, 11:21:49 AM
To answer the original question:
Poopland.
Sounds like an amusement park.
One that I have already visited twice today.
Houston.
Quote from: dis12 on January 10, 2006, 11:39:21 AM
back into his mother's womb, so she can have an abortion. >:D
:sly
She's got a big womb.
My potential spots are the Jets, Bucs, Chiefs, Broncos, Dolphins, Titans, Cowboys.
I don't think he'll end up in Tampa. I know the rumors are out there, but I don't think Gruden being close with Andy and after putting up with Keyshawn will decide to take TO on. Unless the Jets get a new QB I don't think TO will end up choosing NY. Same reason why I didn't put Miami in my top 3 teams. I don't think Bill will want to put up with TO's nonsense after putting up with Antonio Bryant. He's trying to build a foundation, not tear one apart. The Titans look like a nice fit. They really don't have a stud receiver on their team. I just don't see the Titans going after him because they usually don't sign free agents.
Since everyone is picking Denver, I'll go out on a limb and say Herm Edwards will take a shot on him since he's a players coach, and he'll wind up in Kansas City. One of these two teams it will be I think.
Miami or Houston.
Trade Owens for Chambers. :evil
Tampa is VERYCLOSE to the salary cap limit. And since any team that signs him, whether it be a renegotiation after a trade or as a FA, has to have room in this year's cap to fit ALL of whatever incentive clauses they put in his contract just in case 2007 is uncapped.
I can't see him going to the Jets, because if he didn't want to play with McNabb, and he complained about Garcia's arm, I can't see him playing with Pennington, who can throw but 30 yards on a line.
I can't see him going to the Cowboys, because you already have a Mr. Ego there in Keyshawn, and I don't think he, Owens, and Terry Glenn would get along.
I'm going to say Denver--for the simple fact that Rod Smith is slowing down, Ashlie Lelie isn't a proven No.2, and if they get beat this weekend by NE, Shanahan is going to be convinced Owens is the answer. To avoid a bidding war, he'll offer the Eagles a 4th round pick, because they have an extra 4th due to a trade last year with the Skins. A 4th is better than nothing.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 10, 2006, 07:37:23 AMthey will see him as the guy who can get them over the hump.
His lovely manly humps...check it out...
Looking at cap space only...I would have to say San Diego. Kinda retarded I know, but you know Crennel doesn't need him, Arizona has WR's, Minny now has Childress as their coach, Green Bay - No...then it's San Diego with 21M in cap space. Then Holmgren won't take him in Seattle, next up is San Fran...I don't see Nolan putting up with him (lol), and then it's Jacksonville with Del Rio and 17M. It'd be a weird fit for him there...but money wise, the only thing he's been bitching about...those are the only two crack ass teams that could maybe need him and afford him.
San Diego and Jax. Retarded answers.
Denver 26M over
Tampa 8M over
NY Jets 29M over
KC 22M over
Now, if these teams go cut crazy or TO renegotiates to take less money or have it backloaded, which would be against everything he's preaching, I'll change my teams. Out of those over the cap teams, I'd say Tampa. Gruden was talking to Clayton his rookie year about hitting the weight room and getting like TO. Gruden has some man love for him. I guess Tampa can and will cut Griese and for it. Even with the Keyshawning.
Quote from: bobbyinlondon on January 11, 2006, 06:52:33 AM
A 4th is better than nothing.
Better than nothing? A 4th would be a dream, all things considered.
As long as it's not in the division... I don't give a shtein where he goes.
I hope he does go to a division rival so he can get pelted with batteries every year.
Only problem with that is you have zesty aim.
I would practice 6 hours a day if I knew I could bullseye his eye once a year.
If you can deliver on that... I promise to post bail for you. After you've had the opportunity to be anally ravaged, of course.
Quote from: rjs246 on January 12, 2006, 08:44:15 AM
I would practice 6 hours a day if I knew I could bullseye his eye once a year.
You are such a farging slacker.
Quote from: EagleFeva on January 12, 2006, 08:52:00 AM
After you've had the opportunity to be anally ravaged, of course.
He's has that opportunity many times already.
Gross.