Terrell Owens News: Pro Sports Daily

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February 5

Cincinnati Enquirer

"With free agency set to begin one month from tomorrow, Chad Ochocinco gave his endorsement to adding another big-name receiver to the Bengals – Terrell Owens. Ochocinco earlier in the day told Fox Sport's Jay Glazer that the Bengals were going to sign Owens, who is an unrestricted free agent. Later in the day from South Florida, where he was making the rounds on radio row for Super Bowl week, Ochocinco slightly changed his stance, saying he was in favor of signing the enigmatic receiver. "Eighty one and eighty five, what more is there to say?" Ochocinco said. "I like what we have but I think a veteran presence and giving Carson another target someone of that caliber. Can we not say take an ..."

T.O. wins this battle of stupid

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February 2

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Coach Wade uttered maybe the most whiny, self-important defense of himself while in Miami for Pro Bowl duty, and it did not qualify as the stupidest thing said by a Cowboy employee past or present.Go figure. Tough week.In the battle of stupid from last week, Terrell Owens was again the winningest winner of all. Well done, T.O. Really, your finest work since "snitches" and "secret meetings."The free-agent receiver again proved his willingness to venture into Crazyland any time and on any subject. He actually compared himself to legendary Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice. As in: "Wow, I'd be Jerry if not for Tony Romo..."What started this nonsense was somebody at USA Today (who obviously did ..."

Darrelle Revis stirs pot as he calls out Randy Moss, Terrell Owens

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January 24

New York Daily News

"Darrelle Revis is not a trash talker, but he is also not afraid to say what's on his mind. That's the Rex Ryan influence that has made its way through the Jets locker room. Revis' focus Sunday is coaxing Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne onto Revis Island and then locking the door behind him. Wayne will find Andre Johnson, Carolina's Steve Smith, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and some of the best receivers in the league stranded like Gilligan. Wayne spent some time on Revis Island in December in the game the Colts didn't try to win. The Jets All-Pro corner won't face Moss until Gang Green play the Patriots next season, and who knows if he'll ever go toe-to-toe with T.O. again, as the Bills' ..."

Does T.O. deserve a bust in Canton?

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December 30

Washington Examiner

"Terrell Owens joined Jerry Rice, Marvin Harrison, Cris Carter, Tim Brown and Isaac Bruce in the 1,000-catch club on Sunday. Rice will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2010 -- his first year of eligibility -- and he'll likely be joined by Harrison, Carter, Brown and Bruce some day. But does T.O. deserve to have a bust in Canton? It's hard to ignore Owens' antics and self-promotion, but let's try and look solely at his production on the field. Owens is a six-time Pro Bowler and five-time first-team All-Pro. He is fourth all-time in receiving yards, third in receiving touchdowns and was the third fastest to reach 1,000 catches -- in 203 games. By those numbers it's hard to argue against ..."

Reaching 1,000 catches no solace for T.O.

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December 28

Buffalo News

"Wide receiver Terrell Owens achieved a career milestone, but had little else to feel good about in the Bills' 31-3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Owens' four catches on Sunday put him over 1,000 for his career. He is the sixth player to reach that plateau. Owens is the third quickest player to 1,000 catches (1,002 in 204 games), behind Marvin Harrison (167 games) and Jerry Rice (181). The other players with 1,000 catches are Cris Carter (210 games), Isaac Bruce (212) and Tim Brown (220). "All the records that I'm starting to accumulate are just part of what I've been doing throughout my career," Owens said. "I'm just blessed to play this game. I've been playing it at a productive level and ..."

Reaching 1,000 catches no solace for T.O.

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December 28

Buffalo News

"Wide receiver Terrell Owens achieved a career milestone, but had little else to feel good about in the Bills' 31-3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Owens' four catches on Sunday put him over 1,000 for his career. He is the sixth player to reach that plateau. Owens is the third quickest player to 1,000 catches (1,002 in 204 games), behind Marvin Harrison (167 games) and Jerry Rice (181). The other players with 1,000 catches are Cris Carter (210 games), Isaac Bruce (212) and Tim Brown (220). "All the records that I'm starting to accumulate are just part of what I've been doing throughout my career," Owens said. "I'm just blessed to play this game. I've been playing it at a productive level and ..."

Shawn Springs keeps eye on Terrell Owens

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December 18

Boston Herald

"When Shawn Springs entered the NFL as a Seattle Seahawks first-round draft pick in 1997, Terrell Owens was waiting. Through nearly 13 seasons, little has changed. Despite Springs changing teams twice and Owens three times, they've still found each other a total of 10 times. They've been brash, up-and-coming athletes, established stars, and veterans trying to show they can still run with the kids. And always on opposite sides. Provided both players are active, meeting No. 11 is slated for Sunday when Springs' Patriots play Owens' Bills in Buffalo. "Yeah, we've pretty much seen him every year," said Springs, before what may be the final meeting. "We've kind of grown together. I'm quite sure ..."

Rival receivers have some catching up to do

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December 16

Boston Globe

"Will the real No. 81 please stand up? Perhaps Sunday's game at Buffalo will provide some clarity. The Bills and their bombastic receiver, Terrell Owens, host the Patriots and Randy Moss in a matchup of AFC East rivals that features two go-to receivers who do not like each other. When he was with the Cowboys in 2007, Owens described himself as "the Original 81'' and referred to Moss as "the other 81'' in a posting in his locker leading up to a Week 6 game against New England. Although the Cowboys lost, 48-27, the duel between Owens (6 catches, 66 yards, 1 touchdown) and Moss (6 catches, 59 yards, 1 TD) wound up being a draw. That wasn't the case, however, in the Patriots' season-opening ..."

Terrell Owens doesn't rule out return to 49ers

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December 13

Sacramento Bee

"Terrell Owens says he doesn't remember putting a curse on the 49ers. But he has an idea about how to lift it. "Maybe to remove the curse, they have to put me back in that uniform," he said, only half-joking, from Buffalo, where he noted he had signed a one-year deal. Not familiar with the T.O. curse? It began soon after the fiery wide receiver stormed out of San Francisco following the 2003 season. Owens had five seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards while with the 49ers, four of them in this decade. Since he left, no 49ers wide receiver has come close to cracking the 1,000-yard mark. Owens alone had 20 games with 100 or more receiving yards from 2000 to 2003. The 49ers have had 14 ..."

Owens open to idea of staying

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December 10

Buffalo News

"Two days after celebrating his 36th birthday with a star-studded party in New York City, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens was back to work Wednesday and talking about the future. The 14-year veteran said he wants to play for at least two more years, and is open to returning to Buffalo next season. "I feel great, I'm out here running around and having fun," he said after practice. "If I can go to a team where it works for me, then I feel like I can succeed and be productive." That includes the Bills despite posting some of the worst numbers of his career. After a disappointing start this season, Owens has come on strong. He leads the Bills with 43 catches for 690 yards and three ..."

T.O. a model player

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December 10

Philadelphia Daily News

"CUE TYRA Banks: "America's next top model is . . . "Terrell Owens?Yeah, the catwalk better be able to accommodate cleats because T.O. has signed a deal with Wilhelmina Models, one of America's top agencies.Not a bad idea, just in case this football thing doesn't work out. He's already launched his own reality show on VH-1 and a breakfast cereal. Why not modeling?T.O., of course, was typically humble about his foray into the fashion world."Well, I'm always putting my hands in and feeding into something," Owens told the Associated Press yesterday, noting Wilhelmina approached him with the offer. "When you've got some good looks like myself, you've got to take full advantage of ..."

Revis puts a blanket over T.O.

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December 4

Buffalo News

"T.O. was a no-show in TO. After back-to-back big games, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens was rendered mostly ineffective by the New York Jets' defense. He finished with three catches for 31 yards in a 16-10 loss. The man primarily responsible for making Owens disappear was Darrelle Revis. "A very physical matchup," Owens said of playing against Revis. "Obviously he's a good corner. He's established himself as one of the best in the league at that position." The Jets' Pro Bowl cornerback has made a habit of locking down top receivers. He held New England's Randy Moss to nine catches for 58 yards in two games, kept Houston's Andre Johnson to four catches for 34 yards, limited New ..."

Revis dominates Owens... again

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December 4

New York Post

"As last night's 19-13 Jets victory wore on, Darrelle Revis could see he was breaking Terrell Owens' spirit. Few things produce a more satisfying feeling for a cornerback. For the second time this season, Revis stymied Owens, the Bills' star receiver, and made him a nonfactor. Despite having nine passes thrown his way, Owens finished the game with just three catches for 31 of the quietest yards you will see. In the teams' first meeting last month, Revis held Owens to three catches for 13 yards. That's six catches for 44 yards and no touchdowns in two games for the Hall of Fame-bound wide receiver. Revis also sealed the victory with an interception while defending Owens with 2:02 remaining ..."

Revis out to cancel T.O. show

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December 3

New York Post

"Check out Darrelle Revis' 2009 checklist: * Houston's Andre Johnson in the season opener? Shut down. * New England's Randy Moss? Reduced to a non-factor. Twice. * New Orleans' Marques Colston? Quieted. * Carolina's Steve Smith? One catch, five yards on Sunday. Tonight in Toronto's Rogers Centre, where the Jets and Bills will play, Revis, the Jets' Pro Bowl cornerback, will cover -- smother? -- Buffalo's Terrell Owens for the second time this season. In the teams' first meeting, Owens' presence was so quiet (three catches, 13 yards), you wondered whether or not he was even on the active roster for the game. Owens, though, promises a different T.O. and Bills team than the Jets faced on Oct. ..."

Owens sympathizes with Tiger

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December 3

Buffalo News

"Pro golf superstar Tiger Woods has been in the news this week, and not for the right reasons. Terrell Owens can relate. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver called Woods' recent car accident and reports about his alleged extramarital affairs "unfortunate," but Owens also said that it is a personal matter between Woods and his family. Of course, Owens knows as well as anyone that the private lives of celebrities make big news, so he understands the media frenzy surrounding Woods. "That's just the nature of the business," Owens said. "When you're a big-time star like Tiger, those things kind of make headlines. I'm sure he's going to handle it and try to keep it in-house as much as possible." As ..."

T.O. loves to be loved but haunted by his past

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December 2

Toronto Star

"Terrell Owens sits down with a sigh, his long career as a professional athlete/lightning rod perhaps summed up best on this particular November afternoon by the sweat-soaked jersey he wears. On the front it reads "iLove" and on the back, continuing the thought, "Me Some Me." "Just a shirt," he shrugs. With its eponymous signature and No. 81 inscribed on its sleeve, though, it's a shirt that tells a story: No matter how trying the times in this uphill climb of a season in Buffalo, Owens remains his own biggest fan. The Bills have been a case study in National Football League turmoil since training camp. Their injuries, ineptitude and coaching follies have accomplished something that would ..."

Dolphins' defense could see a new T.O.

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November 28

Orlando Sentinel

"Terrell Owens didn't do much against the Dolphins in his first crack at them this year. He caught three passes for 60 yards in Buffalo's 38-10 loss in Miami on Oct. 4. Now, however, the controversial wide receiver is coming off his best game as a Bill -- nine catches for 197 yards and a 98-yard touchdown Sunday at Jacksonville -- and poses a huge threat Sunday in chilly Buffalo. "I mean, look at him, he's a physical freak," Dolphins rookie cornerback Sean Smith said. "There's not a lot of wide receivers out there 6-3 and built the way he is. He's built to last the whole year without slowing down at all." Owens shook free for one long play in the first meeting with Miami. That was a 39-yard ..."

Sean Smith ready for rematch with Terrell Owens

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November 28

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel

"Terrell Owens didn't do much against the Dolphins in his first crack at them this year. He caught three passes for 60 yards in Buffalo's 38-10 loss in Miami on Oct. 4. Now, however, the controversial wide receiver is coming off his best game as a Bill -- nine catches for 197 yards and a 98-yard touchdown Sunday at Jacksonville -- and poses a huge threat Sunday in chilly Buffalo. "I mean, look at him, he's a physical freak," Dolphins rookie cornerback Sean Smith said. "There's not a lot of wide receivers out there 6-3 and built the way he is. He's built to last the whole year without slowing down at all." Owens shook free for one long play in the first meeting with Miami. That was a 39-yard ..."

Bills finally unleash talents of Terrell Owens

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November 24

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"Coach Perry Fewell said Monday he was encouraged by the way the Bills played in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville mainly because of "the passion we played with. We played with a purpose." No one played with more of a purpose than wide receiver Terrell Owens. He finally enjoyed his breakout game as a Bill with nine catches for 197 yards, including a team-record 98-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter. "That was fun to see and it gave us a big boost offensively," Fewell said of Owens' big day. "When you get your playmakers the ball, it showed that our offense could produce." Why the Bills weren't able to get the ball to one of the NFL's premier playmakers for the first nine games has ..."

T.O.'s gift: the shirt off his back

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November 23

Jacksonville Times-Union

"As much as Mike Sims-Walker likes his teal No. 11, the receiver thinks he may have walked out of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium with a more valuable jersey after the Jaguars' 18-15 win over the Bills on Sunday. Shortly after the game, Buffalo receiver Terrell Owens handed Sims-Walker his jersey as the two walked off the field. "We'd spoken on Twitter and stuff like that," Sims-Walker said. "We've met before but we've never hung out or anything. He's probably a Hall of Famer in the future. Y'all saw him today make a lot of plays." Owens caught nine passes for 197 yards and a touchdown, including the longest (a 98 yarder) in Jacksonville Municipal Stadium history. Sims-Walker caught eight ..."

T.O. finally gets his close-up

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November 23

Buffalo News

"So this is why the Buffalo Bills invested $6.5 million in Terrell Owens. The veteran wide receiver finally had his breakout game in a Bills uniform. He finished with nine catches for 197 yards, including a 98-yard touchdown in the third quarter. The touchdown was the longest play from scrimmage in Bills' history, topping the 95-yard touchdown from Todd Collins to Quinn Early at Indianapolis in 1996. The 98-yarder also was a personal record for Owens, whose previous long scoring play was a 91-yard TD catch while playing for Philadelphia in 2005. His total receiving yardage was the sixth-best by a Bills player in a regular-season game, and the most for Owens since he gained 213 yards for ..."

Bills' Owens shows frustration

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November 16

Buffalo News

"Wide receiver Terrell Owens caught a 46-yard pass and then took a bow, much to the displeasure of the Tennessee Titans fans. Those fans got the last laugh and they let Owens know it by serenading him with mock chants of "T.O., T.O." as balls thrown in his direction sailed well beyond his reach. His body language said everything you need to know about the outcome Sunday. Despite a couple of big plays, Owens was again unable to be a difference maker for the Bills' offense in a 41-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans. He finished with three catches for a season-high 85 yards, but was shut out after the Bills' third play from scrimmage in the second half. This has been perhaps the most frustrating ..."

As T. O. fades Bills should look at Hardy

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November 14

Buffalo News

columnist Jerry Sullivan

"Late Wednesday morning, the Bills' media were escorted to the practice field for their allotted 15 minutes of viewing time. It was soon apparent that Terrell Owens was not practicing. He was nowhere to be found. Naturally, we suspected the worst. Could T. O. have been cut? Half an hour later, a PR staffer retrieved us from an incipient state of panic. Owens had not been released. His absence was injury-related. He was suffering from a hip strain. It was hard to fathom the Bills releasing their most celebrated player, even if Owens has been an utter disappointment in his half-season in Buffalo. I wouldn't advocate cutting T. O. But cutting his playing time is another matter. James Hardy was ..."

Owens should play Sunday

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November 14

Buffalo News

"Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens ran routes, caught passes and looked pretty healthy as he participated in his first practice of the week on Friday. Owens had been sidelined the previous two days with a strained hip, raising concerns that he might miss Sunday's game at Tennessee. Owens worked out on a limited basis and is listed as questionable, but he expects to play against the Titans. "With a lot of prayer and just rest and treatment I knew I would be ready," Owens said after practice. "I've been in this situation. I know my body better than anybody or any doctor, for that matter. Earlier in the week it was painful. I'm not sure what triggered it, but I did everything today. ..."

Owens, Vick moves haven't worked

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November 13

Indianapolis Star

"NFL players often go elsewhere through free agency to "get paid." Some just need a new home after a team decides to move on, or they return to an old one in hopes of recapturing past glory. But changes of scenery don't always work out for the best. Here are a few players who fall into that category this season: Where next, T.O.?When Dallas released controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens in the offseason, Buffalo jumped at the chance to add a player who could help a sputtering offense. What have the Bills received for a one-year, $6.5 million investment? Owens has 23 catches for 281 yards and one touchdown. He also has run for a score. Not exactly numbers befitting a six-time Pro Bowl ..."

T.O. "struggling" with hip injury

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November 13

Buffalo News

"Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens did not practice again on Thursday because of a strained hip that flared up late Tuesday afternoon and continues to bother him. Owens has never been one to sit out of practice unless he was given the day off by his team, but head coach Dick Jauron said Thursday that Owens was just too sore to participate. "He's still struggling,'' Jauron said. "He didn't come out to watch practice. Bud [Carpenter, the Bills' head trainer] is working hard with him. They've got him doing different things. I believe that it's better, but it's not good enough to be on the field.'' Jauron said he hopes Owens' injury clears up before Sunday's game at Tennessee, but no one knows ..."

Owens tops Bills' injury list

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November 12

Buffalo News

"Bills receiver Terrell Owens sat out Wednesday's practice due to a sore hip. Owens was among a bunch of key veterans who are dealing with injuries this week. The availability of linebacker Keith Ellison doesn't look good. He sat out with a sore quadriceps muscle and was replaced in the starting lineup at practice by safety Bryan Scott. Defensive tackle Kyle Williams (knee) and cornerback Terrence McGee (knee) are expected to be out. Defensive end Aaron Schobel (groin) and safety Donte Whitner (ankle) both are questionable. Schobel didn't practice. Whitner was limited. Here's what coach Dick Jauron said about Owens: "He practiced on Monday and it wasn't bothering him. He said it didn't ..."

T.O. has an injury

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November 11

Buffalo News

"Receiver Terrell Owens was not at practice this morning because of an injury, a team official confirmed today. There is nothing more significant to his absence. Owens practiced with the team on Monday. The Bills need to release one player by 4 p.m. today in order to place receiver James Hardy on the 53-man roster. All the other players were on the field this morning except for linebacker Keith Ellison, who has a sore thigh."

T.O. looks forward to recharging during bye

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November 5

Buffalo News

"Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens cracked a couple of good one-liners before heading off for some rest and relaxation this weekend. Owens said the Bills' offense is making it way too easy for opposing offenses to tire out the Bills' defense. "As I mentioned Sunday in the press conference, if you look at the box score, obviously those scores can be misleading because we've lost a lot of games in the third and fourth quarter," Owens said. "That's really due to our defense being on the field more so than we should." "This last game, we only offensively had 45 plays, and the defense, they were out there 70- plus plays," Owens said. "So when you give a team a short field, as I mentioned on ..."

Terrell Owens laments poor play for Buffalo Bills

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October 29

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"Terrell Owens had one word to describe his statistics to date for the Buffalo Bills. "Pathetic," Owens said, managing a smile despite his obvious angst. It's hard to argue with Owens' own description of his season, and it's hard to believe that his performance in the first seven games has been on par with how his reality TV show did in the Nielsen ratings over the summer, which is to say it has been a flop. "I'm frustrated, but what can I do?" Owens said. "I just continue to work hard and continue to try the best I can when I'm on the field, running my routes and doing whatever I can when the opportunities come my way." With just 18 catches (tied for 82nd in the NFL) for 242 yards (tied ..."

Bills' Owens says his numbers are 'pathetic'

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October 29

Buffalo News

"Buffalo Bills receiver Terrell Owens has a candid assessment of his numbers through seven games: "I mean they're pathetic to be honest," Owens said Wednesday as the Bills prepared for Sunday's game against Houston. "Definitely, for myself it's very, very frustrating. I hear a lot of people saying I've hit the wall, I can't play any more, this and that. I mean, I know I can play. But that's the thing. I understand what's going on with this team." Owens has 18 catches for 242 yards and one touchdown. It's the slowest start of his 14-year career as a starter in the NFL. Of course, nobody is lighting it up on the Bills' offense. Lee Evans is off to his slowest start in four years. Josh Reed is ..."

T.O. maintains his cool with Bills

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October 23

Buffalo News

"He's not pulling Sharpies from his socks. He's not doing sit-ups in his driveway. He's not saying the Bills would be better off with Brett Favre. What Terrell Owens is doing, believe it or not, is being a model citizen. Despite getting off to the worst statistical start of his career (15 catches, 215 yards, one touchdown) and playing on an offense that looks stuck in neutral, Owens hasn't lost his cool. "I just have to go with the opportunities that are given to me," he said. "I can't really force the issue." Huh? T.O., not forcing the issue? Strange as it may seem, that's the truth, Bills players say. "The guy's been a great teammate," center Geoff Hangartner said. "He comes in and works ..."

Austin has miles to go before Owens comparison is worthy

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October 23

San Antonio Express-News

columnist Tom Osborn

"Bill Parcells was 1,500 miles away, but his voice seemed as clear to me as the Chiefs' intentions when they lined up in the red zone with Mike Vrabel as an eligible receiver. "Put away the anointing oil," Parcells used to growl when the media gushed about Tony Romo's play his first season as a starter. If Parcells had been coaching the Cowboys in Kansas City two weeks ago, he would have said the same of receiver Miles Austin, who got his first NFL start when a rib injury kept Roy Williams at home. Don't get me wrong, Austin's performance was truly spectacular and there's no disputing that it may have salvaged the season and saved Wade Phillips' job. But the truth is his club-record 250 ..."

Terrell Owens might not be help some believe

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October 18

Chicago Tribune

"We're talking wide receivers today -- specifically, how the Bears couldn't be blamed for having wide receiver envy. In their entire history, they have had only five Pro Bowl wide receivers -- and only one in the last 37 years. Chances are they will not have one this year, as usual. This has led some to light a candle for Terrell Owens. Last week there was talk -- unfounded talk, but talk nonetheless -- that the Bears could be interested in the controversial wide receiver. And what would the Bears have gained by trading for T.O.? In the NFL this season, 56 players have more receiving yards than Owens' 202. And the Bears have three players -- Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and Devin Hester -- who ..."

Terrell Owens might not be help some believe

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October 18

Chicago Tribune

"We're talking wide receivers today -- specifically, how the Bears couldn't be blamed for having wide receiver envy. In their entire history, they have had only five Pro Bowl wide receivers -- and only one in the last 37 years. Chances are they will not have one this year, as usual. This has led some to light a candle for Terrell Owens. Last week there was talk -- unfounded talk, but talk nonetheless -- that the Bears could be interested in the controversial wide receiver. And what would the Bears have gained by trading for T.O.? In the NFL this season, 56 players have more receiving yards than Owens' 202. And the Bears have three players -- Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and Devin Hester -- who ..."

New York Jets CB Lito Sheppard says Bills not utilizing Terrell Owens

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October 15

New York Daily News

"Jets CB Lito Sheppard, who expects to return to the starting lineup after missing three games with a strained quadriceps, questioned the Bills' coaches Wednesday for the way they've been deploying WR Terrell Owens. "They're just not focusing their offense with him, that's where they're messing up," said Sheppard, who played with Owens for two seasons in Philadelphia. "They've got to do a good job of designing plays for him. You've got to be creative and let him do what he does best - and that's run after the catch. If you can't be creative and learn how to get him the ball in open space, he's not going to be effective for them." Owens has only 12 receptions and one touchdown. Instead of ..."

T.O. says he's committed to Bills

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October 15

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"There was a suggestion made by a reporter at ESPN on Tuesday that the Buffalo Bills should consider trading wide receiver Terrell Owens before the NFL's Tuesday trading deadline. And the logic isn't flawed because the Bills — who clearly have not been able to utilize Owens thus far — could get a draft pick in return for a player who will likely walk away at the end of the season with no return. However, coach Dick Jauron said there have been no trade discussions, and Owens isn't really interested. "Whether it happens or not I don't know," Owens said. "I'm committed right here until it does happen. I'm not saying that it will, but I'm committed (to Buffalo)." New players at work: With two ..."

Sheppard says T.O. needs to get the ball

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October 15

Buffalo News

"New York Jets cornerback Lito Sheppard is a big Terrell Owens booster. Sheppard, who played with Owens for a season and a half in Philadelphia, says the Bills need to do a better job of getting the ball to Owens. "I still respect him as a player and know he can make plays, but he's just in a tough situation right now," Sheppard told reporters Wednesday. "It's pressure on the quarterback, not allowing him to throw to his first reads," Sheppard said of the reason for Owens' limited number of catches. "They're just not focusing their offense with him; that's where they're messing up," Sheppard said. "They've got to do a good job of designing plays for him. You've got to be creative and let ..."

No fantasy landing of T.O.

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October 14

Chicago Sun-Times

"Since fantasy football is taking over the world, why not bring its principles to the real NFL. The Buffalo Bills are terrible, their offense is horrid, their coaching staff is stupid and wide receiver Terrell Owens is so overpaid and under-used that he might as well be bronzed and placed by Lake Erie above a plaque reading: ''IF YOU WANT TO DISAPPEAR FROM THE FACE OF THE EARTH, COME TO BUFFALO AND HANG OUT WITH DICK JAURON.'' The first T.O.-as-trade-bait items are now hitting the fantasy wire, so let's think about him with the Bears. Already ESPN NFL analyst Adam Schefter has floated the notion that the Bills should get rid of the biceps-pumping, always-me-first Owens before next Tuesday's ..."

T.O. confident Buffalo Bills will beat Browns

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October 11

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"Clearly the Cleveland Browns don't impress Buffalo wide receiver Terrell Owens. The other day, when asked his thoughts on today's matchup with the winless Browns at sold-out Ralph Wilson Stadium, Owens — calculatingly tight-lipped since the regular season began — came close to being the bombastic T.O. of old with a comment that may have wound up on the bulletin board in Cleveland. "All I know is I feel very comfortable about this game this weekend," Owens said. "I feel like we're going to win and I feel that way every game, but for some reason I feel a little better about this weekend coming up." It's uncertain why Owens would exude that type of buoyancy given the way the two teams played ..."

Terrell Owens hardly his normal self after loss to Miami Dolphins

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October 5

Palm Beach Post

"If body language is the barometer, Terrell Owens isn't happy. On the field, the mercurial Owens was sullen and subdued. He was a non-factor in the Dolphins 38-10 laugher over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, catching three passes. But he's used to that so far, with eight receptions in his first four games as a member of the Bills. Off the field, he was bland and boring, out of character for one of the more controversial and colorful figures in league history, offering one word answers and clichés to every question. Owens' most outrageous comment Sunday was that the 1-3 Bills are "a couple of plays from being 3-1 or 4-0." This is a team that after a heartbreaking loss at New England and victory ..."

Dolphins redeem for a day, but tougher foes await

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October 5

Miami Herald

"The cynic might look at this victory and focus on the fact the Dolphins beat a team in free-fall, that one of Buffalo's best players, Terrell Owens, spent his postgame news conference talking about ``going back to the drawing board,'' instead making his way to the end zone. And it is true the Dolphins faced a diminished opponent missing its two starting offensive tackles, starting middle linebacker, two starting safeties and a starting cornerback. That doesn't even cover Buffalo's fired offensive coordinator and ineffective quarterback. But if any of that subtracts from Miami's 38-10 victory at Land Shark Stadium, then one must also recognize the Dolphins accomplished their feat with not ..."

T.O. rips Harrison, not Bills

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October 1

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"The feud between Terrell Owens and Rodney Harrison continued to rage Wednesday with both men taking further shots from afar at each other. During a radio appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, heard locally on 1280-AM, the now-retired Harrison was asked by Patrick about Owens and he said, "When it comes down to it, I'm a champion. He'll never have that on his resume. He'll never be a champion. He'll look at his stats and say 'I was a great football player, but I was never a champion.'" Harrison once again criticized Owens for his petulant postgame press conference following Buffalo's 27-7 loss to New Orleans. On NBC's Sunday Night Football pregame show, Harrison had called Owens a "clown" and ..."

Bills' Owens criticizes media

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September 29

Buffalo News

"Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens is upset at the media again and he turned to a nationally syndicated radio show to vent his frustration Monday. As a guest on Sporting News Radio's "Two Live Stews," Owens suggested that the line of questioning directed at him after Sunday's 27-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints was intended to provoke him to say something controversial. During Sunday's brief postgame news conference, he repeated answers or gave very short responses to questions about the game and his performance. "It really just shows you the angle that the media has taken all these years," Owens told show co-hosts Ryan and Doug Stewart. "Over the years I've always kind of spoken ..."

T.O. barely contains frustration

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September 28

Toronto Sun

"Decked out in dark sunglasses and a brown top hat, an obviously frustrated Terrell Owens stood in front of the media without somehow blowing his stack. He should have. If ever there was a legitimate reason to snap in public, this was it. For the first time since his rookie season of 1996, Owens did not catch a pass in an NFL contest. Gone was his streak of 185 consecutive games with at least one reception, the fourth-longest in league history. No one would have blamed him if he started ripping people. Like his far too conservative coach, Dick Jauron. Like his far too inexperienced offensive co-ordinator, Alex Van Pelt. And like his far too timid quarterback, Trent Edwards."

Saints defense gives T.O. reality check

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September 28

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"On Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium, the Saints delivered a strong dose of reality to cable TV star Terrell Owens. The enigmatic Buffalo Bills wide receiver known as T.O. failed to catch a pass to end a streak of 185 consecutive games with at least one catch. For the first time since the sixth game of his rookie year in 1996 with the San Francisco 49ers, Owens came away empty-handed. No catches, no yards and more important he proved to be no problem for the Saints, who moved to 3-0 with a methodical 27-7 victory before a sellout crowd of 70,261. "It's over," Owens said of his streak. "We're just going with the plays that are called. Whether I like them or don't, I'm just going with the ..."

Bills can't let T.O. lose patience, or they'll lose him

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September 28

Buffalo News

columnist Bob DiCesare

"What Terrell Owens should understand after all his years in the league is that there is no conspiracy at work, no attempt to exclude him from the offense, no matter what uniform he wears or what quarterback does the throwing. Teams generally are disinclined to pay a wideout $6.5 million a season, or more, to play the role of implied threat. Coaches and teammates, like T.O. himself, have a keen interest in production, his and theirs, to everyone's mutual benefit. The Buffalo Bills want to get T.O. the football. Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt says so. Quarterback Trent Edwards throws his full support behind the idea. Trouble is, the opposition works to devise schemes and strategies that ..."

Saints' defense was on the ball against Bills

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September 28

Buffalo News

columnist Bob DiCesare

"It's not often New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith finds himself with a football in his hands, but there he was, leaping higher than he has since the NFL Combine to snare an interception of a deflected third-quarter pass. It's not often that Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams finds himself with a football in his hands, but there he was, accepting a game ball in the postgame locker room, after the franchise he once coached was held without an offensive score in a 27-7 New Orleans victory. And it's not often — almost never — that Terrell Owens finds himself without a football in his hands, but there he was, at the podium, giving terse answers to questions concerning the ..."

Reception streak of Bills' Owens halted at 185 games

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September 28

Buffalo News

"The last time Terrell Owens finished an NFL game without a catch was Week Seven of his rookie year ? in 1996. A streak that started 185 games ago didn't reach 186 as the veteran wide receiver was shut out during the Buffalo Bills' 27-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. After blowing off the media after the first two games, Owens came to the lectern to discuss the game. He didn't have much to say about his performance, which perhaps was fitting since there wasn't much of a performance to talk about. "It's over," was his response when asked about his consecutive games streak coming to an end. Owens was a nonfactor against a Gregg Williams-coached Saints defense that shut down the ..."

Owens sees room for his own improvement

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September 25

Buffalo News

"Bills receiver Terrell Owens is aiming for a better performance this week against New Orleans. Owens caught his first touchdown pass for the Bills against Tampa Bay in Week Two, but he also dropped a long pass. He said via Twitter after the game "it might not have been my best performance" and was asked about that comment Wednesday. "I just feel like I let some opportunities slip," Owens said. "And obviously with the deep ball, I kind of relaxed and the shield was kind of dirty from the couple plays before, so you know, again, I have high standards for myself, and obviously I'm pleased with the win and that we won. We came back and sealed the win, but like I said, I have high standards for ..."