Grubrunner Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 What if Terrell Owens held a <NOBR>workout</NOBR> and nobody showed up? The job-seeking 37-year-old <NOBR>wide</NOBR> receiver actually learns the answer to that question, staging a workout attended by zero (as in 0) NFL scouts. He's still hopeful of catching on with a team, though. By Broderick Turner On a cold, gray Tuesday morning, unemployed wide receiver Terrell Owens stepped onto a high school football field in an attempt to show the NFL that he has overcome a knee injury and is ready to play a 16th season. The only problem was that on this day the number of reporters (eight) outnumbered the NFL scouts (zero) watching Owens work out for about an hour at Calabasas High. Owens, 37, said he has fully recovered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered in early April. The six-time Pro Bowl player also maintained that he wasn't bothered that there weren't any NFL scouts on hand to watch his workout. "Why would I be upset?" Owens said. "Like I said, I'm a realist. Everybody knows that I'm honest. So, it doesn't bother me that nobody is here. But that doesn't mean nobody is interested." For those who might be interested in Owens, the NFL Network and ESPN were there to record things. Owens went through a series of drills and then took off his shirt and ran some passing routes for 25 minutes. He caught passes from Casey Hansen, a former quarterback at Norfolk State andin the Arena Football League. Drew Rosenhaus, Owens' agent, said he'll send tapes of his client's workout to all 32 NFL teams and expects to attract some interest in the coming weeks. "I feel like I want to go to a team that's a contender and obviously complete for a championship," Owens said. "I think there are some teams, if you look around the league, you can't say that I can't play on any of those teams." Owens has played for five NFL teams. Last season he caught 72 passes for 983 yards and nine touchdowns for the Cincinnati Bengals. He is known to be a controversial figure and a dominant personality in a locker room. "I can only go by what I've done in the last two years," Owens said. "If everybody wants to be a history major and really go by what happened in the past, that's their loss. I think I've tried to rebuild and do some things different the last two years. When I was in Buffalo [in 2009], you didn't hear a peep. When I was in Cincinnati, you didn't hear much. So other than that, that's all I can do is move forward." When asked how his knee felt, Owens was quick to answer. "How did it look?" he asked. "I think if I wasn't feeling well, then it would have showed out there on the field. So, I feel good." One of those watching Owens' workout was Jerry Rice, his former San Francisco 49ers teammate who now works for ESPN. In his NFL career Owens ranks second all time, behind Rice, in yards receiving, and Owens and Randy Moss both have 153 receiving touchdowns, also second all time behind Rice. --- ----- --- ----- --- ----- --- ----- --- ----- --- ----- --- ----- --- I don't know how many teams are willing to take a [another?] hit on T.O if any. I can, however, see New England taking a gamble on him. Coach Bill Belichick is well known for turning "poisonous" players back around. The only hurdle is Chad Ochocinco.... they no longer are BFF's after the Twitter [HERE] incident earlier this year, though some doubt the authenticity of it, many claim it was far more serious than a publicity stunt. Who knows.... Love him or hate him, he's an athletic freak that I, for one, would love to see back in the NFL. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I saw that yesterday. First thing I thought was "DAMN! For a guy who turns 38 soon hes in AMAZING shape!" Second thought was "No one is willing to blow their team up with locker room cancer" which he has proven to be. A team thats in contention isn't going to risk bringing him in -theres a reason hes played for 5 teams now. The only teams that will take him are those desperate for a receiver that might be on the outside looking in. If I had to guess I'd say Chicago would work out... they NEED a top flight receiver, Cutler has the arm to air the ball out and if TO does cause team chemistry issues no one expected the Bears to do anything this year anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I saw that yesterday. First thing I thought was "DAMN! For a guy who turns 38 soon hes in AMAZING shape!" Second thought was "No one is willing to blow their team up with locker room cancer" which he has proven to be. A team thats in contention isn't going to risk bringing him in -theres a reason hes played for 5 teams now. The only teams that will take him are those desperate for a receiver that might be on the outside looking in. If I had to guess I'd say Chicago would work out... they NEED a top flight receiver, Cutler has the arm to air the ball out and if TO does cause team chemistry issues no one expected the Bears to do anything this year anyways. I wouldn't be surprised if the Redskins showed some interest in him. They're desparate and prone to do dumb things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rha600 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I wouldn't be surprised if the Redskins showed some interest in him. They're desparate and prone to do dumb things... So are the Eagles.....oh wait. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR6speed Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 That is not unusual for a player to do a workout and no team show up. They know they will get a video and after all no NFL team will simply go out and sign a player coming off major surgery with out bringing him in for a physical and a private workout in from of their staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 So are the Eagles.....oh wait. haha Yea, been down that road before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Ha I think its funny TO didnt have anyone show. maybe he should look at what he's done to teams in the past. Starts off good but heaven forbid you dont get him the ball 20 times a game.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdisme Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Is he wearing a He Hate Me wristband? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rha600 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 best job offer ever. He got offered a spot in the Arena football league. HAHAHAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro2ssblack Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Although he has proven otherwise many times in the past, I really think he is ready to be a good teammate and help a team win without worrying about stats. He can still produce and is money in the clutch. I wish my Titans would grab him before someone else does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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