The Eagles have suspended T.O. indefinitely for "conduct detrimental to the team".
Huge mistake. T.O. has been "detrimental" since he joined the league and has always been outspoken in his assessments. His comments now don't seem to be as bad as the Eagles make them out to be. The eternally solipsistic Stephen Smith actually writes some things I agree with about this situation:
Usually, it's good to see a bully slapped silly, put firmly in his place, then sent home - just like belligerent toddlers are - to sit and wallow in the consequences of his actions.
Terrell Owens isn't about to get any sympathy cards here, or anywhere else, after his latest diatribe against all things green and white. But before the chorus singing for his departure swells to deafening proportions, don't forget to spew some venom at your beloved Philadelphia Eagles.
They are the main enablers in this fiasco, regardless of what they hoped their suspension of Owens would accomplish.
If you looked aghast and covered your mouth in disbelief after hearing Owens echo ESPN NFL analyst Michael Irvin's assertion that the Eagles would be "better with Brett Favre as their quarterback," no one can blame you. And after Owens' tirade over the Eagles' failure to acknowledge his 100th career touchdown reception a couple of weeks ago versus the San Diego Chargers, the indefinite suspension he received yesterday hardly came as a surprise.
The Eagles are in the midst of a tailspin that must be righted tonight in DC. They need T.O. now more than ever.
Andy Reid hates controversy and I've never questioned his tactics because they've produced great results. I question him now on this move.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Sunday Morning QB
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