Terrell Owens To The Arizona Cardinals? Does That Make Sense?
by Jess Root on Oct 26, 2011 8:00 AM MDT
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The enigmatic wide receiver Terrell Owens held a public workout to show off that he is ready to come back and play after having knee surgery. According to reports, no teams were present -- just media. Since he is ready and hoping to land somewhere, one writer over at SB Nation Arizona believes that adding T.O. actually makes sense for the Arizona Cardinals, considering the lack of production at the number two receiver position.
Does it really make sense?
Says the article:
The Cardinals have been itching for a number 2 receiver for two years. Arizona hasn't had that consistant player to complement Larry Fitzgerald since Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston departed. In 2011, the Cardinals do not have much depth at wide receiver.
Only two receivers have caught touchdowns this season, Fitzgerald and Early Doucet. Doucet is having a solid season, with 26 receptions and 2 touchdowns. However, Andre Roberts only has 13 receptions in six games. Kevin Kolb has taken advantage of three good tight ends this season, but the Cardinals are lacking a big play threat down the field.
Where to start...
The Cardinals have depth at the position> they just have not had the production. Their corp of WRs is actually pretty young. four of the six WRs on the roster have three years experience or less.
Are the Cardinals lacking a big play threat down the field? Kevin Kolb has hit Larry Fitzgerald for a few long completions. He has had the tight end down the field on several occasions. He just has not been able to complete those passes.
Assume that we agree that Arizona needs a better down-the-field threat. Is T.O. really the answer? Why would the team take a chance on him when they did not attempt to give Braylon Edwards a whole lot, and they pretty much passed on every other receiving possibility -- Malcolm Floyd, Lee Evans, etc.?
Owens is 38 years old. He is coming off knee surgery. He reportedly did not look like he was conditioned enough for football. Lastly, how would his presence in the locker room affect things? He is a reputed cancer and has never been one to "behave" on teams that are not winning.
Does Owens make sense here? Not only no, but....you know what I'm getting at.
What do you think? Would there really be any positive that could come from it?
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I don't know why everyone thinks
He’s so bad. He put up reasonable numbers last year, and he’s still a talented WR. I’m sure he could fill in as the #2 WR for a year.
And about the locker room cancer thing, they said the same thing about Kerry Rhodes, and he’s behaved better than most players in the league here.
Joe Saunders: "They played a really good game, so hats off to us"
I know!
Didn’t he have like 950 yards and 9 or 10 tds last season in like 13 games. That dude can still ball.
by forget on Oct 26, 2011 10:23 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
He sure can. Even at 38 years old he is still an above average receiver in the league
The guy is all fun and games for the media and has his antics on the field, but he is one of the fiercest competitors to play the game. He is always prepared and would be a good fill for this year and a mentor for the young guys. We have no deep threat right now to stretch the field. Sampson is quick but he will not draw defenders like a TO would.
by Superfizzogotflow on Oct 26, 2011 7:53 PM MDT up reply actions
Season is over - why sign people now
The league minimum for a veteran is somewhere around $1M – not sure if it would be prorated – but at this point play Sampson, etc. and see what they have
by Drullin'OverDaCards on Oct 26, 2011 8:58 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
But if you wanted to sign a vet, how about Bernard Berian. He was waived from the Vikes yesterday. Maybe a change of scenery would do the deep threat some good.
If you don't have anything good to say about the Cards this season, you'd be correct.
by hevchv on Oct 26, 2011 9:02 AM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Owens over Berrian
anyday of the week.
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by INSOMAN1ATIC on Oct 26, 2011 7:38 PM MDT up reply actions
yeah season is over so yeah.
He didn’t help my Madden franchise for what its worth lol.
by fansincejakenrob on Oct 26, 2011 9:43 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
We dont need him
We just need to keep developing. We have to be able to make the players we draft into playmakers. Otherwise it doesnt matter who we get in FA.
Insert epic quote here: "I got nothin'"
If we were in the mix
I might say yes. But with our record, I don’t see the benefit. Play our young guys, see who we keep / cut, and if this off-season he is still around, we could consider it. But right now – no, I don’t see the benefit. After a couple more losses he’d probably start calling out the coaching staff and divide the locker room. Let’s take a real look at our young guys. I’d like to see Sampson catch some balls.
p.s. I’ve been very disappointed in Roberts. Dude needs to step his game UP!!!!
by CardsRepInChile on Oct 26, 2011 11:45 AM MDT reply actions
RE: p.s.
It’s very hard to step up your game when the ball isn’t thrown to you. Kolb has favored Doucet as a target, just check how few times Kolb has targeted Roberts.
by Birdman2 on Oct 26, 2011 2:34 PM MDT up reply actions 3 recs
I don't have NFL Ticket / DVR
so I can’t go back and watch games, but from real-time watching I just feel like I haven’t seen him uncovered much. Doucet has done pretty well getting some separation and his hands have been pretty soft from what I’ve noticed. Anybody gone back and watched Roberts more? How are his routes… is he creating separation?
by CardsRepInChile on Oct 26, 2011 7:16 PM MDT up reply actions
Star quality!
T.O. would have some value in raising curiosity levels and more fans may attend a couple of games until the novelty wears off. The bottom line will still be the number of wins.
He would help Fitz
Right now, none of the other WR’s give the defenses anything to worry about. TO would easily give the opposing defenses another threat to account for. I’ve been saying this all season. Make it happen.
I was wondering, "Why is that Frisbee getting bigger" and then it hit me.
He is still good
The problem with him is all the locker room stuff. I also wonder how quickly he can learn the offense.
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The Cardinals could make it clear to him that he has to fix his attitude
Chad Ochocinco’s toned down 99% in New England, and Kerry Rhodes, who apparently wanted to go Hollywood, has been more or less quiet his entire stay here.
Joe Saunders: "They played a really good game, so hats off to us"
unfortunately 85's play has toned down 99% as well...
by Superfizzogotflow on Oct 26, 2011 7:55 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
That wasn't my point
My point is people can tone down their antics.
Joe Saunders: "They played a really good game, so hats off to us"
Kind of have to wonder who votes in these polls - 54% yes??
by Drullin'OverDaCards on Oct 26, 2011 3:00 PM MDT reply actions
Like I said above, I voted yes too
Whatever you say about him, he’s still got a ton of talent.
Joe Saunders: "They played a really good game, so hats off to us"
Tutor for the tots?
The best reason to bring him on board would be to help in building a receiving corps of the future. He is somebody that has earned respect through achievments. T.O., Heap and Fitz would be a dream team of tutors for the young talent in training and to be picked up in the next three years.
Seriously, can someone offer this guy a commentator position @ a network? Actually, no the professional tone isn’t there either. Maybe he should play for the CFL. No, honestly I dnt knw & dnt care. No cardinal red for T.O.!
by navajocard on Oct 26, 2011 10:04 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
TO was offered an arena league contract
No word as to whether he even considered it.
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