I applaud Coach Andy Reid and the entire Philadelphia Eagles organization. They recently suspended "superstar" receiver Terrell Owens for comments and behavior affecting the team. The TEAM - a word that Owens doesn't understand. He was upset that the team didn't acknowldege some individual milestone that Owens set in a game several weeks ago. He has time and time again put down McNab (the quarterback) and other teammates in interviews. He wanted to redo his contract (a 7 year contract, if I remember right) the very second someone else signed a better deal that the one he received.
He has started fights with teammates in the locker room. In a press conference Coach Reid said that the organization doesn't acknowledge "individual" acomplishemts - only TEAM acomplishments. Man, I love that!
Owens offered a lame apology. Didn't mention McNab or his coach in his statement. Following that, the team suspended him for the rest of the season! Owens will loose $800,000! The team plans to trade him in the off season.
In a sports world filled with "superstars" (not super teams!) - where its all about "me" - stands the Philadelphia Eagles! Its all about the team, baby!
May their numbers increase.
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I agree, I was glad to see the Eagles show Owens the door. A lot of the superstars have forgotten the "team" aspect of their respective sport. I know that there are some good team players out there.
The Question, though. Who would want him now?
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