"Bengals wide receiver Terrell Owens came to Cincinnati with a reputation for being one of the NFL's most outspoken players.

He was outspoken Sunday following the team's ninth consecutive loss, a 34-30 defeat against New Orleans at Paul Brown Stadium.

Owens voiced his frustration over the offensive inconsistencies that have plagued the Bengals throughout the season and what he believes is a lack of aggressiveness in the play-calling.

"I just think that, coming here this year, with the opportunities that presented themselves with myself and Chad (Ochocinco), the progression of Jordan Shipley and Gresh (Jermaine Gresham), we could be a little more aggressive," said Owens. "That's what I've thrived on all my career. There are times when I'm not the No. 1 option, but considering the things that I've done this year, I present matchup problems."

Owens was targeted nine times and caught six passes for 47 yards and one touchdown, a 5-yard score from Carson Palmer in the third quarter that cut the Bengals' deficit to 20-12 Sunday. He also drew a 45-yard pass interference penalty against Saints cornerback Tracy Porter in the second quarter.

The 15-year veteran has 71 catches for 961 yards and nine touchdowns this season. He has 153 career touchdowns, which is tied with Randy Moss of Tennessee for tops among active players.

He is also on the verge of two other career milestones; Owens needs 88 more receiving yards to become just the second player (Jerry Rice) to reach 16,000 yards and he is 39 yards away from a 10th 1,000-yard season. Only Rice and Moss have accomplished that feat."