Will Ravens Take 2nd Shot at T.O.?
by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 8:08 PM EST
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PrintTerrell Owens is on the market after the Buffalo Bills announced Saturday they do not plan to offer him a contract, which begs the question: Will the Baltimore Ravens pursue him again? Terrell Owens almost was a Raven six years ago, but T.O. said goodbye to Baltimore in 2004 after the San Francisco 49ers traded him there for a second-round draft pick. He disputed the trade for contractual reasons and ended up with the Philadelphia Eagles. Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh stated he wouldn't rule out the possibility Saturday during his NFL Scouting Combine media session. "We’re interested in anyone who makes our football team better," said Harbaugh, who knows Owens from their days together with the Eagles (2004-05). So it looks like the NFL drifter is looking for yet another home.
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I agree
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
I think he would make a great addition to the team
And if Mason returns we would have a nice threat for 1-2 years, until we can sign or draft a good young WR.
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Take Owens over Boldin
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
I think Boldin is good, but T.O. is just a little better. The only reason Boldin is even in the discussion, is because he is younger. But I agree, I would rather have T.O.
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
I would rather have Boldin. You are crazy. TO is only a one year option. Boldin we could get a few more years out of. But I would love either.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
True, but T.O. has more experience (A nicer term for being old)
Boldin would prob be a 3 year deal, but he is injury prone. TO is going to be a 1 year deal with a second year option, but he is not injury prone. That kinda equals it out to 50-50
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Yea it is. For next season, it is a toss up of which one would have more impact. Boldin hasn’t been a number 1 in a long time and is injury prone, but is great across the middle and catches everything. TO is old and makes some drops, but is such great shape to and so big.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
It's almost worth a coin flip
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
I was being sarcastic. Boldin is younger and T.O. has lost a step. Also, Boldin is not a head case like Owens. Right now, I’d take Boldin without any hesitation over him.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
by John Stephens on Feb 27, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Agree
Warrior has yet to learn how to read internet sarcasm. Boldin is obviously the better option, but TO would be nice if we cant.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
I bet you are having fun in a 2OT game aren't you MaLoR
Here’s to the turtles!
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Boldin also has been a dick lately
Owens has straightened up in Buffalo, and I think he won’t be a distraction next year.
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Well
I think TO was not a dick last year because his team was irrelevant and his talent is declining.
And I don’t remember hearing Boldin being that big of a dick. Last big news I heard about him was after getting like 50 stitches in his face on a nasty hit he came back and played 3 weeks later. That’s the kind of toughness I’d like on my team.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
by John Stephens on Mar 1, 2010 8:22 AM EST up reply actions
He wasn’t being a dick. Just another crazy theory by Warrior with nothing to back it up.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Who you calling crazy?
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 1, 2010 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Ditto, though my reason would be Owens only costing money while Boldin costs picks, players,
and money. Plus, Owens would be on a one year deal.
Or a one year with a second year option
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
Be a great move
His 1 year deal will be very cheap. It is just another weapon.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
And yet another much-needed building block to super bowl 45
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, he's around
but is biding his time and working himself up to explode at some point here. We all miss him, right?
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Feb 28, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Yup
The fantastic 4 is missing one of it’s members.
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 28, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
God, yet another bad game by the Terrible Terps.
This team sucks. We only won 104-100 in double OT on the road against the 3rd best team in the ACC. FIRE GARY NOW!
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Well I am screwed
My sister got accepted into Clemson this morning, so guess who she’s forcing me to root for now? Oh well, I will root for Miami and Clemson. But when they play each other, she can forget me rooting for Clemson. But other than that, I am now a Tiger fan
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 27, 2010 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
what if..
marshall signs a one yr deal back w/ Denver, then next yr we get him plus TO stays for a 2nd yr team option and Mason. that could be the best top 3 in the league!
Bills fan alert!
TO was nice to watch last year. Granted, he took a few plays off, and dropped more catch-able passes than almost any other receiver in the AFC, but he had his own reality TV show! And, truth be told, he seemed like he wanted prove his longevity.
And he showed that he can outrun many corners, and he has charisma to boot. If ya can’t land Boldin, TO will give a nice boost.
a.k.a. Undee
Thanks for the comment. I would hope most people here would agree, I do. Why not bring in a bunch of guys who have proven themselves and lets get that ring next year. Owens would be a great fit. There is no reason why we can’t build during this off-season to win next year and in the future. Lot’s of opportunities at the moment, and Owens plays into the re-building process for sure.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Thanks
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 28, 2010 8:10 AM EST up reply actions
I think it'll work
but Ozzie will have to tell him, don’t even think about complaining for the ball, because I’ll bench your ass so fast your head will spin… or something like that
Don't give up, don't ever give up. - Jim Valvano
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Feb 28, 2010 8:48 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Lol +1
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 28, 2010 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
TO vs. Boldin
Now that would be a good Poll to try. Advantages both ways. TO has always been the main target while as good as Boldin is, other teams have also had Fitzgerald to worry about. TO drops more passes but Boldin has a longer injury history. However, Boldin is younger and would fit into this clubhouse. TO would be somewhat of a distraction, until he doesn’t get the ball enough or Mason complains as well, and then all hell would break out. I don’t think Flacco’s confidence would get a boost from TO yelling at him on the sidelines and stressing him out.
aka 'Rexx'
But it wouldn't go up from Boldin doing well one game and being injured the next
The pros and cons are split 50-50 between the two of them.
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by Zachary Beard on Feb 28, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
I would not mind bringing TO in here at all. He has been a distraction for other teams, but he also has been very productive and you won’t ever see a guy his age who is in better physical shape. I don’t think he will be a distraction here because you know big ray will put him in his place.
Ray couldn't get him here a few years ago
and TO just mocked Ray when he scored against us in Philly. Remember? TO only listens to himself. That said, I’d take him over what we have here now. Over Boldin or B. Marshall, not quite.
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Feb 28, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
T. Owens vs. Boldin
At this stage of his career T. Owens is Randy Moss with baggage. Owens was a model citizen in Buffalo last season as a mercenary WR. He simply had to maintain good behavior if he wanted to continue to play (and he clearly does). Will T. Owens remain a solid lockerroom presence and perform on the field without becoming a distraction…… it depends on the length of the contract offer in my mind. Anything more than a one year deal gives Owens some leverage and possibly a reason to get bent out of shape the minute things don’t go according to schedule——his schedule.
What is Owens as a route runner at this stage of his career is the real question? Here’s what I think. Like the aformentioned Randy Moss, Owens only wants to run two to three routes on the NFL route tree——- the go, corner and post———-that’s all folks. You would be getting a player that DC’s know is not complete and therefor can more easily scheme against the limited numbers of route possibilties that Owens is inclined to run in the offensive. If you watch the film of Buffalo games, Owens will quit if he is not the primary read on passing plays. Is this a good image to convey to younger players.
With Boldin you’d be getting a player with no bagaage, is/has been a terrific teammate, has produced at a high level (not as consistently as Owens career wise), has at least three years left of high level play (Pro Bowls), is extremely competitive and will run all routes on the passing tree. Slants, Curls, Comebacks and Dig routes are all routes that Boldin will run and can run. WR’s like Owens have no interest in running these routes and it limits a QB and Offensive Coordinators options.
In my opinion, guy’s that really love the game run all the routes……guy’s just looking to get paid don’t and are uncomfortable venturing into the middle of the field. Owens is a future HOF (despite his flaws) but that’s not what the Ravens would be getting at this stage of his career. T. Owen or Boldin is not even close when you put on the film. To use a scout term…..the eye in the sky don’t lie. Buyer beware on T. Owens.
Yea but the one thing TO is better at than Boldin is playing a full season. Boldin seems to only contribute for 10-12 games each year.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
True
It is a fact though that Boldin has “missed” some games. I think your numbers are more to the low end however. They should be more to 13-15 but who’s counting! Who is the Strength and Conditioning Coach in Baltimore? Is he any good? If he is—- problem solved! Remember the guy had his face smashed and came back 2 games and three weeks later in 2008. 99.9% of ALL NFL players would have taken the rest of the season off and then retired. I don’t hold it against a guy when bang-bang plays happen like that and you’re trying to win football games.
The truth of the matter is……I would be surprised if the Ravens pulled off a block buster trade for a high calibre WR via free-agency or trade. It has not been the modus operandi of the great Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. This is/has been the one hole in his resume that has yet to be fulfilled. He has really missed on WR talent. If it is not “taken” care of this off-season it probably never will be. And that would not be a good thing for the talented and potentialy flabulous Flacco.
Yea, all for Boldin coming here
We rather have Marshall, but Boldin is the 2nd best option and a damn good one. He is the toughest WR in the league by far, screw that pussy in Pittsburgh. Our strength and conditioning coach is said to be one of the best in the league at adding bulk and keeping speed. Boldin is the perfect AFC North WR.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Oh no you didn't (call Hines Ward a pussy, LMAO)
I happen to agree. All the pundits that have been riding Hines Wards jock strap all these years must have been paid off. He’s easily one of the overrated WR’s I have seen the last six seasons and definetely one of the DIRTIEST—— regardless of position. I just have never been fan of the guy and now neither is Ben Roethlisberger after Ward threw him under the bus regarding the concussion Big Ben had during the season.
There are two things I think should be off limits if you’re an NFL player——— another players contract or money status and the public questioning of another players playing status or toughness. Hines Ward broke both of these rules. What a jerk.
Ward is more than a pussy around here.
He is a catch and fall guy to. Not sure if I would call him overrated though. He may not have been the big play guy his whole career, but he is going to get 1000 catches before he retires.
We still wish he was paralyzed though.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Who doesn't?
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 1, 2010 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
I am astounded that...
so many of you feel like Owens would be a great addition to the team!!! He has pretty much been poison to every team he’s played for… He undermines authority, thinks he’s bigger and better than he is, and is only in it for himself… What could the Ravens (and Harbs) be thinking???? He’ll undobtedly come at a pretty high price for a guy in his twilight years in the league. Several of you have even stated that he’s lost a step, drops balls, will only run certain routes, etc., etc… I don’t get it… The Ravens cannot possibly be serious here…They just can’t be that desperate, can they? If he shows up in a Ravens uniform, I’ll have some tickets available in section 117 for sale because I certainly won’t be getting my money’s worth with him around! Senseless, just senseless. He will not make the Ravens a better team!
What on earth is the point??
I was under the opinion that The Ravens were looking for a receiver who might be around for a few years. I agree Boldin is a risk as he is injury prone, but Owens is just a temp fix. He’s an older receiver with his best years way behind him. He can still have an effect but I would much rather find someone who will be around 10 years or more than someone who may be around a year or two. We need a young Marvin Harrison who can develop with Flacco for the next decade, not an old trouble maker who made a big deal about NOT wanting to come here while he was still in his prime. We can do better. Yes Owens would help in the short term but he is not the answer for this team.
Of course he is not the answer
But don’t you want to win it all next year? Owens is a piece of the puzzle for another ring next year. And I am sure that Ozzie knows that he won’t be around for too long. We would still get some younger guys in here while also using the veteran help of a guy like TO. Would you rather have Owens or D-Will as our 3 next year?
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
D-will
Damian Williams from USC
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by Zachary Beard on Mar 1, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
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