like sands thru an hourglass so are the days of TO's life

Started by ice grillin you, August 10, 2005, 03:02:23 PM

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PhillyPhreak54

QuoteSOME EAGLES PLAN TO MEET WITH REID

As Terrell Owens prepares to return from a team-imposed one-week exile, word out of Philly is that a group of players plan to seek out coach/G.M. Andy Reid and request that the situation involving T.O. be resolved.

One way or the other.

Whether he gets more money (good luck in hell, snowball) or gets run out of town (good luck in the furnace, too), there is a feeling in the locker room among some players that they just want the whole thing to be over.

The organization's response to that sentiment likely would be to say that it will be over when T.O. honors his contract and acts professionally and appropriately within the context of a football team.  The incessant silent treatment and the "don't f--k with me" demeanor contributed to last week's brouhaha -- so if Owens would merely get the stick out of his sphincter, the problem would be solved.

But, frankly, we don't see that happening.  Word is that both sides are making plans for a looming battle of lawyers and letterhead, with the team likely to try to suspend Owens -- and toll his 2005 contract -- if he continues to cause problems.

Still, even though the organization decided weeks ago to make an example out of Owens if he acts up, and even though Reid, Joe Banner, and Jeff Lurie have the resolve, the resources, and the smarts to make it happen, they need to consider at some point the potential damage to the franchise's broader interests that could occur if/when other players grow weary of the three-ring circus.

Jake

Didn't see this posted anywhere.

Thought this might add a little humor to the saga.

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Bye Bye Birdy
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PhillyGirl

Quote from: Jake on August 17, 2005, 03:41:24 PM
Didn't see this posted anywhere.

Thought this might add a little humor to the saga.

ForYouTO.com

Bye Bye Birdy

Both been posted already, farg you very much.  :D
"Oh, yeah. They'll still boo. They have to. They're born to boo. Just now, they'll only boo with two Os instead of like four." - Larry Andersen

MURP

yeah I think its time this  thread sleeps with the fishes.