Eagles working to trade TO?

[Geowhizzer]

Come on, even Bush's intelligence gatherers know what happened with TO last season.  Dawkins' squawkin' won't mean anything.

[General_Failure]

Which means saying anything at all was pointless. Go Dawk.

[Diomedes]

Well you're right of course.  They should all stop talking.  The fact they don't stop speaks volumes about the current esprit de corps.   I don't know what's up, but Reid is responsible at the end of the day.  And I'll tell you what, I don't see Patriots players pointing fingers, whining, "sitting down with" espn hack of the day, backing each other up or not backing each other up in the days leading to the Super Bowl, and the Pro Bowl.  It's embarassing.  They need to just shut up.

[bobbyinlondon]

Well you're right of course.  They should all stop talking.  The fact they don't stop speaks volumes about the current esprit de corps.   I don't know what's up, but Reid is responsible at the end of the day.  And I'll tell you what, I don't see Patriots players pointing fingers, whining, "sitting down with" espn hack of the day, backing each other up or not backing each other up in the days leading to the Super Bowl, and the Pro Bowl.  It's embarassing.  They need to just shut up.

I didn't see the Pats have quite the level of problems the Eagles did, either.

[ice grillin you]

I didn't see the Pats have quite the level of problems the Eagles did, either

i think thats kinda the point

[MadMarchHare]

"SMALL POSSIBILITY" OF FREE AGENCY DELAY



Word is that a series of meetings between representatives of the NFL and the NFLPA has created progress toward an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.  We're told that these talks have given rise to a "small possibility" that the free agency signing period will be delayed this year from March 3 until early April.



The mere talk of bumping back the opening of free agency confirms that the recent efforts to iron out the issues between management and labor are aimed at getting a new deal in place before the annual shopping spree commences.  As it now stands, signing boni can be spread over only four years, and any incentives earned in 2006 automatically count against the salary cap in 2006.  This will make it harder for teams to add new players and, in turn, less lucrative for the players.



A new deal also would undoubtedly increase the salary cap for 2006, giving teams more money to spend on their rosters.  This is good news for teams like the taterskins and Jets, who reportedly are facing some tough salary-trimming decisions under the current '06 cap.



But even if the free agency period is pushed back by a month, there still will be some intrigue come March.  For example, Terrell Owens' contract must be terminated by the Eagles on or before March 5.  So if the free agency launch is bumped to April and no new CBA is in place before Owens is released, he'll have to decide whether to take any offers that might be on the table under the current CBA -- or whether to wait until a new deal is in place. 

This wouldn't be good news for any value we may be able to retain for this scumbag.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I don't see how they could just push it back and allow wording for roster bonuses in contracts to stay as is.  That's not going to be fair for a lot of teams and players affected.

[Diomedes]

As it now stands, signing boni can be spread over only four years...

The plural is bonuses, not 'boni'.  It's just like 'status.'  The plural is 'statuses,' not 'stati.'

[ice grillin you]

I don't see how they could just push it back and allow wording for roster bonuses in contracts to stay as is

exactly...theres no way they push back the free agency date at large but not the free agency dates and clauses within each contract...its all or none


great news on the cba front but damn i dont wanna wait another month for the offseason to start

another thing this will do is make april absolutely nuts...as you will have two months of free agency sqeezed into two weeks since teams will want all major moves to be done before the draft

[MadMarchHare]

What I'd expect under that scenario is that all the deals would already be worked out, and there'd be a bundle of announcements on the first day.  No one is going to want to be working on deals that close to the draft.

[Geowhizzer]

Elway against T.O. joining Broncos

[Diomedes]

That's not nothing to those idiots in Denver.

[MURP]

Eagles | Owens lands television show
Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:05:33 -0800

Businesswire.com reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Terrell Owens has landed a reality television show. Banyan Productions has reached a partnership agreement with Owens for a new reality television series that will be hosted by the colorful athletic personality. Internet and mobile content based on the show's concept will also be created. The show will combine Owens' passion for working out with his natural curiosity about other people. Guests on the show will come from the worlds of sports, entertainment and even politics, and no subject will be off limits.

[PhillyGirl]

Airs: To Be Announced

BANYAN PRODUCTIONS AND NFL SUPERSTAR TERRELL OWENS ENTER PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW REALITY FITNESS SERIES

PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 — Banyan Productions, a leading creator of reality-based television programming, has reached a partnership agreement with NFL veteran wide receiver Terrell Owens (aka, T.O.) for a new reality television series that will be hosted by the colorful athletic personality. Internet and mobile content based on the show's concept will also be created. The announcement was made today by Ray Murray, President of Banyan Productions. "Terrell Owens is one of the most talked about and dominating athletes in all of sports. He's also honest, articulate and one of the most physically fit competitors in the country. We're looking forward to tapping into all of those qualities to create an original and groundbreaking series," said Mr. Murray.

The show will combine T.O.'s passion for working out with his natural curiosity about other people. Guests on the show will come from the worlds of sports, entertainment and even politics — and no subject will be off limits. The show will rely on T.O's witty personality and tendency to speak his mind and Banyan's successful track record in producing highly rated programming that strikes an emotional chord with its audience.

[Diomedes]

This guy makes David Boston look sane.