When Terrell Owens Speaks...
...one is pretty much compelled to listen. Because he has a track record of saying and doing stuff that kills teams. And I couldn't help but notice during a sideline shot or two Sunday against the Eagles, he sure seemed to be upset. And doing plenty of jawing. And, as a Bengals fan, I know from jawing and upset on the sidelines (thanks for nothing, Chad Johnson). At any rate, quoth the Owens:
"We got to pay attention to detail, and I'm sure the coaches will see that," Owens said Monday morning. "I mentioned it to [receivers coach Ray Sherman]. You know it's not a matter of guys doubling and triple-teaming me. I feel like in certain situations, I can outrun coverage."
Ah yes, the ol' outrun-triple-coverage play. A sure-fire success almost, what, none of the time?
"I think it's obvious the last two games, I haven't really moved around," he said. "I'm sure we'll go back to the drawing board and game plan and assess it. We all made some mistakes in the game."
Yes, but what I am hearing is that you think your coaches made more of them.
And, perhaps, it begins.
Something to watch these next two weeks heading into the playoffs in Dallas? Whether Tony Romo, struggling as it already stands, starts trying to force the ball to Owens to keep him happy. Regardless of the coverage. Which is not the ideal recipe for success...
