TO Press Conference at 3

[EJ72]

It's so nauseating to hear all that saccharine BS. Thank God dinner is still 3 hours away, it gives my stomach a chance to settle down again.

He reminds me of my son-in-law. 90% of the time he's an arrogant, selfish BS artist. Once his back's against the wall after he's screwed up enough or needs help, he's penitant, a regular little angel. For about a month. Then he's right back to his ways, disregarding anyone's feelings but his own.

[BigEd76]

Rosenhaus:  "EAGLES BAD!  EAGLES EVIL!  EAGLES...hmm?...Tra's deal needs a rework?  Hey buddies!  "

[Sgt PSN]

It's so nauseating to hear all that saccharine BS. Thank God dinner is still 3 hours away, it gives my stomach a chance to settle down again.

He reminds me of my son-in-law. 90% of the time he's an arrogant, selfish BS artist. Once his back's against the wall after he's screwed up enough or needs help, he's penitant, a regular little angel. For about a month. Then he's right back to his ways, disregarding anyone's feelings but his own.

This isn't about Micheal Irvin.  Stop trying to change the subject.  Sheesh. 

[mikey418]

I was actually believing TO until Rosensuck opened his mouth...

[Diomedes]

He reminds me of my son-in-law. 90% of the time he's an arrogant, selfish BS artist. Once his back's against the wall after he's screwed up enough or needs help, he's penitant, a regular little angel. For about a month. Then he's right back to his ways, disregarding anyone's feelings but his own.

Thanksgiving must be just great at your house.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Anyone who thinks this wasn't simply staged to improve the chances in the grievance is an idiot.  Sal Pal included.

[Cerevant]

Comcast...

T.O. Contrite in Statement; Agent Faults Eagles

by John R. Finger
ComcastSportsNet.com

The unfathomable has happened. Bizarre has left the building and crazy just walked in the front door.

Moments after Terrell Owens delivered a contrite and emotional apology to the Eagles, their fans, his teammates and quarterback Donovan McNabb, agent Drew Rosenhaus took a flamethrower to the bridge of goodwill his client had just constructed.

In a scene right out of a bad B-grade movie, Rosenhaus, dressed in a dark suit, grey shirt and purple tie, ranted, raved and blamed the Philadelphia Eagles for Owens' suspension from the team.

"Apparently his apology wasn't good enough," Rosenhaus ranted on several occasions during the approximately 20-minute news conference from Owens' driveway outside his home at 40 Landing Way in Moorestown, N.J.

More coming ...

[Rome]

If T.O. was truly sorry, why would he allow that piece of shtein Rosenthief to open his sewer and incinerate the Eagles the way he did?

What a pathetic freakshow.

I hope both of them die screaming.

[SD_Eagle5]

Here it is, in a nutshell:

OWENS APOLOGIZES AGAIN 
November 8, 2005
By DAVE SPADARO


Wide receiver Terrell Owens and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, held a news conference on Tuesday afternoon and apologized to the Eagles, the fans and several members of the organization Owens did not answer questions from the reporters gathered at his New Jersey home.
The Eagles had no comment on Tuesday afternoon.

"As you know, I have been suspended and I told that I cannot play football for the rest of the season. I am a football player and this is what I do," said Owens, reading a prepared statement. "It really hurts me not to be part of the team anymore. I came here to help the Eagles get to the Super Bowl and win the big game.

"When I got hurt last year, and everyone said my season was over, I fought hard to prove the world was wrong and do everything possible, including risk my career, to help the Eagles win the Super Bowl.

"And I think the mentality that I have, my greatest strength can also be my greatest weakness. I'm a fighter -- I've always been and I'll always be. I fight for what I think is right. In doing so, I alienated a lot of my fans and my teammates.

"To those fans who supported me through these tough times, I thank you for your support. To every single Philadelphia Eagles fan out there that cheered for me, I want you to know that I am sorry this has happened. To you, I apologize.

"To my teammates, a lot of you have been a friend to me and I appreciate that. I can't tell you how much I wanted to fight along your side to take this team to victory. It was very painful for me not to be there with you against the taterskins last weekend, and it was more painful for me now that I won't be there with you Monday night.

"Also, I would like to reiterate my respect for Donovan McNabb as a quarterback and as a teammate. I apologize to him for any comments that may have been negative.

"To my head coach, Andy Reid, I owe you an apology. You and I were in a tough spot this year. I know you were just trying to coach this team and we did not see eye to eye sometimes. On the practice field and on game day, you knew you could count on me to give my very best. We had a lot of wins together, and I thank you for that. I respect you as a coach and as a person.

"To Joe Banner (team president) and Mr. (Jeffrey) Lurie (Chairman/CEO), I understand that all along you were trying to do what you believed was in the best interest of the team, the Philadelphia Eagles. I apologize to the both of you.

"As I said before, this is very painful for me to be in this position. I know in my heart that I can help the team win the Super Bowl and not only be a dominant player, but also be a team player. I can bring that.

"In closing, I want everybody to know that football is my passion. I've always given it my all and I will continue to do so."

Then Rosenhaus took the stand and told the media that he felt the media did not portray Owens in the proper light. Rosenhaus refused to answer many of the questions, including one that asked, "Other than getting him (Owens) suspended from team, what have you done as an agent for him?"

I wanted to reach through the radio and grab Drew by his freaking neck.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Eagles were all watching on TV according to SalPal...

The Eagles are not going to take TO back under any circumstances

[PhillyPhreak54]

The Eagles are going to pay him for all 9 games and not go after his signing bonus at all.

According to SalPal they just want him out of here.

[Diomedes]

What are the chances that today's performance by Rosenhaus might trigger a league-wide Front Office boycott of him? 

"We'll meet with any player he represents, but we've had enough of Drew himself.  So if you want a new deal, leave him in the lobby, or get another agent.

Signed,
All 32 Teams."

[EJ72]

It's so nauseating to hear all that saccharine BS. Thank God dinner is still 3 hours away, it gives my stomach a chance to settle down again.

He reminds me of my son-in-law. 90% of the time he's an arrogant, selfish BS artist. Once his back's against the wall after he's screwed up enough or needs help, he's penitant, a regular little angel. For about a month. Then he's right back to his ways, disregarding anyone's feelings but his own.

This isn't about Micheal Irvin.  Stop trying to change the subject.  Sheesh. 

Irvin was a great receiver for us, but he had his fair of screwups and was/is an ass. Listening to him defending Owens was equally nauseating. He was on some ESPN show last night, and it was just as easy to turn the channel on him as it was on Owens. It's no small wonder they're buddies.

[bobbyinlondon]

Since I am relying on you guys to post what is going on (by the way, great job to all of you  ), here's the question: Now that he apparently has been contrite, made the apologies that were necessary from the beginning, do any of you think the Eagles give him another chance? I know I've read a few articles today that said someone with the team has told other NFL officials that they don't really care if they lose the greivance.

[SD_Eagle5]

Eagles were all watching on TV according to SalPal...

The Eagles are not going to take TO back under any circumstances

Thank God 

The Eagles are going to pay him for all 9 games and not go after his signing bonus at all.

According to SalPal they just want him out of here.

Whatever, as long as he's gone.