Back to "The Player"

Well, it was fun while it lasted, but I will now return to the old ways of referring to Terrell Owens as "the player", coined from the nickname originated by Bill Parcells.

This decision is based on remarks made from the player after the loss to the Redskins. He has "apologized" (or really...he just made an excuse) in a way that doesn't convince me he is truly regretful for what he said.

Here are a few quotes from the player...

"It's not going to be the last time you hear me say I need the ball..."

"Everybody recognized that I wasn't really getting the ball in the first half. ... I'm pretty sure everybody watching the game recognized it, people in the stands recognized it. I think my team recognized it."

And this next one is my favorite...

"I am not going to be able to catch every ball thrown my way. Every pass was not a valid catchable pass."

OK, sorry, but now this is a bit ridiculous. He had the ball go right through his hands on a pass that could have won the game! Now he's saying that he can't catch every ball thrown his way. Duh!

Look, the player, The Redskins were double covering you all night long. You should take it as a compliment that you are being double covered. That means the other team thinks you are a threat. You had seven catches for 71 yards as it is. If you are wanting Romo to throw it to you while you are being doubled up, then you aren't much of a team player (well, that was a given).

I referred to you by name longer than I thought I would, so enjoy the return of your nickname.