The Rams Should Sign T.O.
by Tevin T. Broner on Jul 15, 2010 12:12 PM CDT
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Yes, St. Louis Rams should seriously consider picking up Terrell Owens this off season. I am sure many fans and maybe some coaches don't want him on the team, but I think he would be a good addition. But from an on the field stand point he is the best free agent out bar none. Terrell Owens has been quiet for over a year now, even though he was on the Buffalo Bills last season he still didn't complain. I think the fact that no team has signed him or have shown him any interest could work in the Rams favor. Now I know T.O. most likely won't be the best model citizen, but if we signed him to a year or two contract I think it would work out.
I know that the St. Louis Rams have a backyard full of wide receivers, and yes these wide receivers have a lot of potential, but that alone doesn't win you football games or the Rams would have won more than one. I'm not saying we should make this move immediately, but around the middle of training camp, so that we can either let a wide reciever or two go after we saw them play for a while. Keenan Burton and Danny Amendola have to be the two on the hot seat right now. Keenan Burton can't stay healthy and although Danny is a good player it seems like Marty Gilyard was brought in to replace him.
Terrell Owens, would be a great addition for the Rams. I think that with T.O in the lineup would set up Donnie Avery and any other receiver that is in the game for some catches. Terrell Owens would command a double team for much of a game, and he can still make plays which is something that the Rams lacked last season. I know Laurent Robinson is a good talent but he has been injury prone for years now and there's no reaso
n to think that anything will change this season, then Donnie Avery also get's injured ever so often, That would be two starters at wide receiver out which would mean open season for Sam Bradford and Steven Jackson. Also I know most fans envision A.J. Green catching passes from Sam Bradford next season, but I'd rather win now then to wait for a reciever who never had great stats to finish a season, but Idk maybe that's me.
It is said that the St. Louis Rams have good wide outs, but they are more suited for number 2 or slot roles, so why not get a guy who we know is a number one receiver. Before you just write this off and say forget signing that clown think about this, Steven Jackson, Donnie Avery, Marty Gilyard, Laurent Robinson, Brandon Gibson and Terrell Owens now that seems like a pretty good offense to me. Also with huge questions at tight end, I think that making our wide recievers go from average to good would be a good thing.
Change never hurts if we can stop being conservative enough to draft a quarterback with the first pick of the draft, and give that man some protection, why not be aggressive enough to give that man some weapons. If he doesn't get the help he needs then we basically letting him commit suicide on the field like David Carr did. As fans we tend to over value our players for once take off your shades and look at the destruction of the 2009 season. The one thing that the St. Louis Rams have been lacking has been play makers why not sign one of the biggest play makers to a one or two year deal, after living through the 2009 season what can be worst?
Just think about Sam Bradford and T.O connection
T.O can still make plays .
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He's done. He can't get open on a consistent basis anymore. We already have a few of those.
I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.
by Midasknight on Jul 15, 2010 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
"Terrell Owens has been quiet for over a year now"
That’s because he’s been declining and not playing well for over a year now. I mean, he didn’t play awful but he has been on a steady decline for the past three seasons now, and I don’t see a 36 year old (37 on 12/7) coming out of that.
Plus there’s the whole rookie QB having to deal with him. It’s probably not smart to start a QBs career off with squabbles with diva WRs, especially ones that are getting too old to play.
Onubon > Gates
He wont even look in our direction
I loved Torry Holt but he can never perform again at the level that we all expect from him ,and he knows that better then any one,he would never come back to the Rams ,he dint even like Bradford he was telling every one Clausen was the better pick lol
Holt would have cost us 7 million
T. O. for a year would not be a bad thing ,and this too old stuff I don’t agree he can still play at a high level in the NFL and we don’t have many high level players on our team,and way too much being made out of Bradford having to deal with T. O. as a rookie,that’s baloney,the coach and GM will keep T. O. in line with the program with out any problems for Bradford,
Yes, because every other coach and GM that's had TO has been able to keep him in line ...
I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.
Nope
Not a good role model for our young receivers; he gives up on routes and as we know a drama queen. Indeed should’ve kept holt in that case
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
Honestly
At this point I think he’s too old. He simply isn’t a big enough addition to warrant the pain it might be to bring in an outsider.
The House of Spears reigns supreme
I don't see a downside.
He’s not what he used to be, but he’d still be a good player compared to the rest of our unproven WR corps. He still feels like he can play, why not give him a shot?
Also, he’s been trying really hard to clean up his image. Last year in Buffalo he wasn’t a problem at all behavior-wise. There is no reason not to give him a chance.
If you give a man a fish, they say, he'll stink up the whole town. However, give a man a fishing rod and he'll poke your eye out.
Nah
I’ve always been a TO fan, whining has no effect on the game so what’s the big deal? But right now adding TO wouldn’t do anything for the team, we’re not close to the playoffs or superbowl, so adding him for 1 or 2 or 3 years would be to keep us out of the cellar? Just take our punches, bide our time, and establish our dynasty in 1 more draft or so.
Julio Jones for Rams 2011
ya know
I really like the idea of seeing TO, SJax, and Bradford together with the emerging Oline we got…defense would be improved by the fatigue factor alone…hmm it is tough I’m still not ready to go all in on the TO bandwagon but it’s creeping up on me.
Julio Jones for Rams 2011
It's a possibility folks...
I like the idea of getting a player like TO for a year, at least until the Rams can acquire a true #1 through free agency, trade, or the draft. The only problem with bringing TO in is which prospective wideout do you release? Is it worth dumping a guy that may provide several years of solid depth at the position to get him for one year? The magic formula for having an effective TO is to let him play for you for one season and one season only. Two seasons is really pushing it because his on the field & locker tantrums seem to begin once he gets comfortable on a team (usually during the second season of his tenure). The Rams do need a WR that commands a double-team to open up running lanes for Jackson and to give the other pup WR’s a chance to make plays, that alone could be the deciding factor as to whether or not the Rams give TO a sniff.
I for one would love to see the Rams pick up T. O.
It would sure change how teams make game plans to cover the Ram receivers this year T. O. would cause problems for the other teams not for us
Why do you think other teams would double team him?
He only gained 500 plus yards last year and he drops plenty of balls. I don’t think TO requires a double team any longer. He isn’t the same guy he was two or three years ago. He might catch a few more passes than our current receivers, and maybe even a TD or two additional, but is it worth that to give up on a promising young WR that we would have to cut? I really don’t care if we win four games next year or three. Don’t start going back to short term thinking when it won’t make that much difference this year.
He dose not need to be double teamed to be effective for us
If he is the third receiver in a play no mater who covers T. O. one on one is a mismatch that’s all we need from him
It's almost a 50/50 Split
That’s much better than other sites seem to be giving T.O. There should be at least a attempt to talk to him and it wouldn’t get done til after Bradford signs. The only hurdle I see is $, T.O. wants his and after Bradford and Stafford are signed, the Rams’ may not have the cap space. But this a worthy idea.
All headaches aside ...
… if we pick up TO (or if we had gotten back Holt) or any non-elite veteren WR, all we are doing is taking snaps away from our current WR’s and what we really need is to find out what we’ve got. Many of our current WR’s are going elsewhere this year and next. Why bring in yet another player that isn’t going to stay?
Face it; we are going to be in for another bad year (just hopefully not as bad as last year) so adding a marginal player only hurts us.
Give our WR’s another year of experience to either improve or convince us they are no good.
I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.
We don't need to keep our young receivers thru the season to see who will work out for us
That will be determined during training camp and pre season games,so what are you suggesting that we don’t get a player like T. O. so some young guy that gets cut any way will get more playing time?yea that makes a lot of sence lol
Will he even want to play here?
at his age for the worst team in the NFL?! (considering he’s not going to be a bill)
Keith Null won't accept my friend requests.
Are you trying to Sabotage Bradford?
Why would you want a WR that is a disruptive influence in the locker room with a Rookie QB in a team that is trying to find its identity? No one else wants him, why should we? This is a typical bonehead move that the current regime won’t make.
Im sure the FO will call you to ask you before then make a move for Owens
that why you Da Rokkie you cant see talent even if its under you nose lol
I don't understand what the benefits would be.
We’re in total rebuilding mode. Owens is old as shit. And just from what ive heard on tv and the news, I don’t think he’s enough of a veteran/professional to warrant a contract just to “teach” our young receivers.
And if all Owens does is win us an extra game or 2, there is absolutely no point in getting him. If he doesn’t make us a playoff team it doesn’t matter. WE’RE REBUILDING.
We passed on everybody else...
We had our chances like the other 31 teams…and passed on good wrs. Maybe we need to take what we can get…like we been doin for the last 4 years and get somebody at least half way credible…unlike what we been doin for the last……forever and take a chance on somebody that actually has some talent?
and when his contract is up or his athleticism decreases (already showing)?
we’re back to square one. and still in search of a receiver with a draft pick later in the round. Winning 5 games is no different than winning 2-3 games to me. I’m pretty sure a GM is not thinking, this player will get us to 5 wins but will be gone in a couple of years. We should sign him.
by heinzketchup on Jul 16, 2010 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Rams need some "want to" now!
Look, the guy can be an attention-seeker, but he has always wanted to WIN. Who on the Rams wants to WIN as much as TO. Yes, he’s lost a step, but he is still fighting. I think we’d be very lucky to get 2 ok years out of him and he can instill some of his want to into the younger guys.
As a GM, I want a lot of younger guys, but also some of those vets who have been there and still want to be there and still want to WIN. You’re treating the overall rebuilding as “let’s draft three good classes and those guys will be the team for the next 7 years.” You’ve got to have guys coming in all the time to fill not only on-the-field roles, but leadership roles as well, too. TO fits both those bills easily.
When his skills drop below the NFL level, or the younger WRs supercede his, then you show him the door and tell him thanks for being a Ram.
My big hangup would be his cost. Not sure what he’s asking, but it’s probably more than I’d pay. And also not sure how interested he’d be in StL, so he might ask even more.
"Who on the Rams wants to WIN as much as TO"
this has to be the dumbest fucking thing i’ve ever read….. if anything people on the rams want to win more than TO, not the reverse…… i really hate the crap reasoning “he wants to win now”
every fucking player wants to win now, genius
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
by stlcardsfan4 on Jul 16, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep your trash talk in your home were it belongs
You can state your opinion with out the profanity’s there is no room for that here
our priorities are probably different.
I’m willing to have another bad year as long as our team develops and builds on what they have now. Signing TO just so we can have a couple more wins but is not in our future plans is not worth it for me.
by heinzketchup on Jul 16, 2010 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
no for two main reasons
1. everywhere he’s been he’s complained about his QB, even Buffalo…. granted Trent Edwards is like Marc Bulger, but still
2. he’s not a #1 receiver anymore…. and that’s what we need… we have soo many #2s its not even funny…. robinson, #2….. avery, #2, and then anybody else can become a #2 with more shots
as said above, if he comes, gibson, avery, and gilyard get catches taken away and for what?…. even the most optimistic person would say TO would get us 2 wins tops
and teams would be really dumb to double team him anymore and if they do, you seriously have to question the validity of the opposing coaching staff
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
I would take T. O. over Avery any day of the week on my team
He is bigger more physical and better then any one we have ,I would only give Robinson the edge cause of his speed over T. O. but none of the rest are even close to Owens caliber as a WR
He certainly WAS better than anyone we have now.
But is he still better? What do you base that on? How many routes did he quit on last year? How many passes did he drop? For you to make such a strong statement, I assume you have data to back it up. You may be right, but I sure would like to see the facts on which you base your statement concerning the 2010 season. I’m willing to be convinced.
As of right now these teams are all interested in T. O.
Washington, the Bears,the Bengals,the Raivens,the Seachikens,
Do you think all these coaches think T. O. is washed up?
and the reason I make such a strong statement about T. O. is that he has been a Top receiver in the NFL for years,some thing that our receivers have and might never do,T. O. was top dog in his day maybe one or two others as good as him during that time in the hole NFL,he is a superstar not like our guys,if you cant see that what can i say andy
Now let me ask you one question and please be honest
Would you rather have T. O. or Butron on our team?
why is it burton or TO?
burton isn’t making the roster IMO so i don’t really understand this
Rasmus can hit lefties
cardinalred
St. Louis Sports blog
by stlcardsfan4 on Jul 17, 2010 3:30 AM CDT up reply actions
You can add Gibson and Amendola to the list if it makes you happy
What makes you think Burton is not making the roster?and except for a few fans that support him Avery has not won too many people over with his play ether,as i steted before i would only place Robinson above T. O. only because he is very fast or at least he was before his broken leg, I dont see any one else at his level not right now any way
Neither, nor.
TO is a wild card and a spark plug. But at 36, I don’t know what’s left in his tank. I wouldn’t want to see him talking sh*t to Sammy about not throwing to him every play either. All our receivers are pretty mediocre. IMHO, we haven’t seen enough of Robinson to make him the legitimate #1 yet. If Avery can get over the fumble thing, he’s probably still our best WR. Remember, all our receivers had a statue that couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn throwing to them last year. At least we didn’t have to worry about picking up anybody like Marshall, Holmes or Boldin thanks to our lousy Free Agency efforts.
Sure Marshall or Boldin would be great but T. O. is the only one left give me some one
I wanted a WR in the draft then I said oh they can pick one up from free agency but here we are nothing for Sam to throw too,Look I think Robinson can be really good if he is not hurt and Avery should be better this year but after that we have nothing really ,I only give Gibson a chance to become some what good ,I just feel the offense has not been improved very much to this point,with just a little more help we can win some games this year .I think T. O. can help us win more games
But i think T. O. has prestige and deserves every bit of it
and his body at 36 is more like his 26 ,always in great shape
The Rams Front Office would be STUPID not to get TO
For a team that lack Playmakers and only won 1 game last year, we should be going for the best available talent that can help return us to glory and TO is the answer. This guy isn’t in the news for anything stupid other than wanting the ball. Chris Carter and Randy Moss have both complained in the same fashion. Yeah his numbers have dropped over the years, but look what he’s had to work with, but also look at what he’s doing when he’s not catching the ball, he’s pulling and blocking defensive players and helping out. Get TO and Jackson won’t see 8 in the box every play.
should rams get TO
Yes I think they should! TO’s in a position this year to prove something. Last year he kept his mouth shut and did what was needed for his team. Considering the Bills football team, and not being the number one receiver what else could he have done? If you dont think To’s a talent your nuts! Last year he knew he wasnt on a contender, but played well anyway, You can only play as well as the situation your put into. This year TO’s in a unique situation, all the crap that you hear the media spouting off , TO wants to prove himself and disprove all of that. He’s in great shape and just waiting for his chance and believe it or not he does have alot he can share with rookies other than the garbage you hear. As far as the rest of the receivers , Avery could learn how to fight for the ball and come back for it, he may be #1 but I prefer Robinson, Amendola,Burton,and gibson! BUT THEY ARE NOT A TERRELL OWENS ,yet!
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