Posted on 11/05/2005 9:58:39 AM PST by NewMediaFan
Philadelphia Eagles controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens has reportedly been suspended indefinitely due to conduct deemed detrimental to the team.
Owens has also been battling a severely sprained ankle, which put his availability for this week's game in jeopardy. However, after missing Wednesday's practice, Owens was upgraded from doubtful to questionable and it appeared he would be ready to go.
According to 610 WIP in Philadelphia, though, head coach Andy Reid decided to suspend the enigmatic wideout for numerous comments he has made about the organization this week.
The radio station, however, did not report how many games Owens would miss, but it is certain that he will not play in Sunday night's key divisional contest against Washington.
Earlier in the week, Owens made comments about how the organization "lacked class" after not recognizing the fact that he caught his 100th career touchdown pass in an October 23 game against San Diego. Owens also claimed that the team's comment of allegedly forgetting about the milestone touchdown was a "blatant lie" and it insulted the receiver.
Philadelphia does not typically honor individual achievements on the scoreboard or stop the game to celebrate an accomplishment.
Then, in the same interview, Owens addressed the team's quarterback situation and stated that the Eagles would have a better record and even perhaps be undefeated if All Pro Brett Favre was under center opposed to Donovan McNabb.
However, on Friday, Owens delivered a written apology for his remarks.
"I've had the opportunity to talk with the Eagles organization, and I have learned the team does not recognize individual achievements," Owens uttered. "It has been brought to my attention that I have offended the organization and my teammates. Therefore, I would like to apologize for any derogatory comments toward them."...
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Some tough guy. He couldn't even break through those stick deodorant guys.
The Eagles were the only team that prevented the Falcons from having home field advantage last year. It's not clear why this is such a bizarre thought.
The Eagles aren't playing that great right now, but they were certainly still a threat to get things going and run the table.
Of course Vick isn't passing the ball that great - that is hardly news. Vick wasn't any better last year, though, and Falcons still made the NFC championship game and only the Eagles prevented them from having home field advantage.
BTW, I know that the NFC is totally wide open and the with the resurgence of the NFC, the Falcons or any other team have to show up every week or they might not even make the playoffs.
This season has been strange as very few teams have played any divisional games. The Falcons have only played one and still have two game with the 5-2 Bucs and 5-2 Panthers to play. It's too early to know who is going to make it through.
okay so maybe I came on a bit strong, and for that I apologize. that having been said, here are my thoughts on this:
every october, EVERY STINKING YEAR (except 2004), I have to put up with this "the eagles are dead and buried" drumbeat. either people don't learn, or they're waiting until they're right (in 2009 or so) and will take credit for being so smart at that time.
Tampa will falter with Chris Simms. maybe not disastrously, but enough to allow Carolina to win the South, because...
... and I know you're a fan and everything, but I can't sugarcoat it - Michael Vick is a fraud. I'm sorry, but he is.
I'd elaborate, but I'm headed to Landover (from Philly) for tonight's PHI/WAS game. take care.
You're right. Very classy post, accusing me of drug abuse. Typical Eagles fan.
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