At 35 years old you would think T.O. would take less money to go to a contender for the Super Bowl....Maybe no front runners were interested or thought he was such a cancer in lockeroom his abiltiy on the field was not worth the risk. Either way, if he has any pride he has to be very disappointed to be finishing his career receiving passes from Trent Edwards and JP Losman.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3960653
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Just Give Me a Damn Break!
Keyshawn Johnson called in to ESPN SportsCenter on Wednesday evening to give his take on the release of Terrell Owens.
The highlight of the conversation with “Key”, as he is known on ESPN, revolves around him speaking about how he went through some similar things as TO in his younger days but he matured and learned to handle those type of situations as a man should. “Key” then added that unfortunately TO never learned those lessons.
This is a paraphrase but the spirit is there.
Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t “Key” get deactivated by Tampa Bay in 2003 because of his selfish ways. I mean for pete sake, how bad is it when you get deactivated in the middle of the season!
Oh and “Key” was 31 years old when he was deactivated.
That’s the same age as TO when he was in Philadelphia his last year.
The difference between TO and Key is that TO’s talent has remained at an elite level well into his 30s, which provided TO more latitude. Outside of that there is little difference in how these two handled themselves.
There lies the rub with Keyshawn Johnson.
No one questions Keyshawn Johnson’s fire and desire as a player but let’s not pretend to fool ourselves and believe that he was a fall on the sword teammate.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Anquan Boldin a Cowboy?
Can the Cowboys make it happen? I don't know but it definitely is worth the discussion.
With Arizona needing some help on the defensive side of the ball, could there be an opportunity for an Ellis and Roy Williams package for Anquan?
Probably not but maybe something comparable could work.
More to come as more information comes out on the TO release situation.
TO No More
According to ESPN's Michael Smith, two Cowboy sources have told him that the team has released Terrell Owens.
More to come as details become released.
UPDATE: Foxsports.com is also reporting that Terrell Owens has been released.
Mav's Last Stand?
22 total games left...Here are the next 7:
Tonight vs. the Spares
Tomorrow @ NOH
Sat vs Washington
3/10 @ Phoenix
3/11 @ Portland
3/13 @ Golden State
3/15 @ Lakers
Will the 2008-2009 season be determined in the next 7 games?
5 of the next 7 are on the road. 5 of the 7 are against playoff teams (plus the Suns who are just behind). I think by the end of these 7 games we'll know whether the Mavs are either:
A.) legitimate playoff team with aspirations to go deep into a playoffs
C.) a bubble team that could make the playoffs but won't go far
FML.) A lottery bound team that needs serious overhaul
I think for "A" the Mavs need to win 5 of 7 (home against Washington, @ GS, plus take 3 of 5 against SA, NOH, POR, PHX, LAL)
If they go 4-3 or 3-4 I think it qualifies them squarely in "C".
2-5 or or worse puts them in "FML"
Tonight and tomorrow may just be the Mav's last stand. Going 0-2 to start this 7 game stand basically says to me that they have given up.
If there has been a regular season game where we find out what this team is made of, this is it. Manhoods has been challenged and backs are against the wall.
There are no excuses.
J-Ho has to play. If he can't go in a game of this magnitude there is no reason for him to be on this roster. Tonight is his audition to stay in Dallas for 2009-2010.
Terry has to be lights out down the stretch
Dirk has to lead.
Kidd has to facilitate.
Time to put up or shut up.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Worth the read
Michael Lewis on Shane Battier and NBA stats: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/magazine/15Battier-t.html?_r=1
If Russel ever pops on here, I'd like to see if he still thinks that Dirk is heartless:
http://www.5ivemag.com/nba-coaches/the-big-dirk-nowitzki-interview-part-i/
If Russel ever pops on here, I'd like to see if he still thinks that Dirk is heartless:
http://www.5ivemag.com/nba-coaches/the-big-dirk-nowitzki-interview-part-i/
Cuban Fires off a HSO
Check this out:
Suffice to say that Mark Cuban is steamed after witnessing last night's embarrassment up I-35.
"It's only one game, which I keep reminding myself of today," Cuban told reporters today. "But let's just say I wasn't happy with our preparation, execution or effort. Not only did it look like we had no idea what we were doing, but we did it without effort. The effort and energy, on both sides of the ball, by each player will decide their future with the Mavericks.
"If each player can't take the personal initiative to make every game important and play like it, I don't see them being here next season. The ball won't always bounce the way we want it to, but every player can control their level of effort. If it's not important enough to them to lay it out every game the rest of the season, they won't be back. I don't care what their contract is. I would rather turn over the roster 100 percent than subject fans to another game like last night.
"This team has the talent to win in the playoffs. But that's only going to happen if all 15 guys know and execute their assignments and play every possession like it's important."
Suffice to say that Mark Cuban is steamed after witnessing last night's embarrassment up I-35.
"It's only one game, which I keep reminding myself of today," Cuban told reporters today. "But let's just say I wasn't happy with our preparation, execution or effort. Not only did it look like we had no idea what we were doing, but we did it without effort. The effort and energy, on both sides of the ball, by each player will decide their future with the Mavericks.
"If each player can't take the personal initiative to make every game important and play like it, I don't see them being here next season. The ball won't always bounce the way we want it to, but every player can control their level of effort. If it's not important enough to them to lay it out every game the rest of the season, they won't be back. I don't care what their contract is. I would rather turn over the roster 100 percent than subject fans to another game like last night.
"This team has the talent to win in the playoffs. But that's only going to happen if all 15 guys know and execute their assignments and play every possession like it's important."
Monday, March 2, 2009
Will the Mavs Woes Continue?
Well it seems the Thunder might be short of power tonight with Kevin Durant and Jeff Green on the shelf with ankle and back injuries, repectively.
If the Mavs recent propensity for not showing up against shorthanded opponents continues, the boys in blue might be in some trouble tonight.
See Celtics fourth quarter from 02/12/09, or Rockets from 02/20/09, or Spurs from 02/24/09 for recent examples.
The good news is that Dirk's domination of our neighbirs from the north this season will likely continue.
Dirk's averaged nearly 44 points in two games this year vs OKC.
BTW..its 6:30pm and OU still sucks.
If the Mavs recent propensity for not showing up against shorthanded opponents continues, the boys in blue might be in some trouble tonight.
See Celtics fourth quarter from 02/12/09, or Rockets from 02/20/09, or Spurs from 02/24/09 for recent examples.
The good news is that Dirk's domination of our neighbirs from the north this season will likely continue.
Dirk's averaged nearly 44 points in two games this year vs OKC.
BTW..its 6:30pm and OU still sucks.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
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