Jerry has money, but T.O. isn't worth a penny
Jerry has money, but T.O. isn't worth a penny
By RANDY GALLOWAY
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
Watch yourself, Mr. Jones. It may not be too late for a recall election in Arlington.
I don't seem to remember Terrell Owens being mentioned in any of that campaign literature 18 months ago.
All those tax dollar millions that voters approved for the new Jerry Yard, and with seemingly half of north Arlington now being bulldozed in the land-clearing, yet ...
The Cowboys are currently being outspent in NFL free agency by the Arizona Cardinals. And, yes, the homeless New Orleans Saints.
The Irving owner sits on his wallet, while Danny Snyder in Washington repeatedly empties his hip pocket, then fills up again at the ATM machine.
Snyder is trying to win now. Even Bill Bidwill, the Phoenix tightwad, is making an effort.
As you know, the new free agency period has opened with a man-rush.
Teams are flush with salary cap space and with cash to spend. Money and players are moving like crazy.
Jones, however, appears timid and thrifty. Jerry's football guru, Big Bill, appears to be on vacation.
Since Jerry has never been one to squeeze the dime, there's a tendency to give him the benefit of the doubt on his current lack of financial involvement.
But what's the football excuse for both the owner and Bill Parcells?
Consider the roster moves thus far:
Gone are Keyshawn Johnson, Dan Campbell, La'Roi Glover and Scott Fujita. All were, at one time or another, key contributors.
Added in free agency thus far have been an offensive lineman the Detroit Lions figured as a career backup, and a linebacker from Jacksonville that the Jaguars head coach thought spent too much time on outside activities, such as charity work and his male-modeling career.
That's great, fellows. Really great.
But now, rampant speculation tells us the Cowboys are getting ready to pop the "big one."
Their free agency splash could be none other than the trashy Terrell Owens.
If this does happen, don't blame Jerry. He can't help himself when it comes to these kinds of traps.
Owens will be Parcells' poodle. If Big Bill says no on this kind of player, then it won't happen.
And if Parcells says yes, that tells us just how desperate he really is.
There's no need to rehash the ramifications of having Owens on your team.
Yes, he's the best receiver in the league. Yes, he's the worst team-guy in the league.
But while trading out Owens for Keyshawn is a football upgrade at one position, it's not worth all the soap opera it brings.
The Cowboys don't need Terrell Owens.
The Cowboys need offensive linemen. At least two of them who can play right now, and well enough to protect the quarterback, who needs plenty of protection.
Just a thought. Maybe if a rebuilt offensive line could open holes for the running game, then that would also help the quarterback.
Maybe you've heard, the Cowboys also need a kicker. And no, not some Howdy Doody who works for minimum wage. Go pay for a big-time toe.
With Big Bill's 1940s offensive philosophy, a kicker is almost as important as the quarterback.
Speaking of offensive philosophy, is Parcells the dummy if he approves Owens, or is Owens the dummy if he wants to play here?
Terrell demands to have the ball thrown to him. Otherwise, he whispers that his quarterback is either gay or an Uncle Tom. That happened with his last two QBs.
Who knows what Owens would have in mind for Drew Bledsoe?
But if Bledsoe doesn't have the protection, the ball won't be going Owens' way.
And since Parcells loves for the ball to be handed off to a running back, Owens should be real pleased about being reduced to a blocking receiver.
But, of course, the Cowboys have to do "something." And speculation now centers on Terrell Owens being that something.
Even if Owens come to his senses, and signs elsewhere, it still doesn't get the Cowboys off the free agency hook.
The same theory also applies to Owens ending up here.
No matter the outcome, what needed to be done hasn't been done.
Jerry, I don't believe this is what the Arlington voters had in mind.
Randy Galloway's Galloway & Co. can be heard weekdays 3-6 p.m. on ESPN/103.3 FM.
By RANDY GALLOWAY
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
Watch yourself, Mr. Jones. It may not be too late for a recall election in Arlington.
I don't seem to remember Terrell Owens being mentioned in any of that campaign literature 18 months ago.
All those tax dollar millions that voters approved for the new Jerry Yard, and with seemingly half of north Arlington now being bulldozed in the land-clearing, yet ...
The Cowboys are currently being outspent in NFL free agency by the Arizona Cardinals. And, yes, the homeless New Orleans Saints.
The Irving owner sits on his wallet, while Danny Snyder in Washington repeatedly empties his hip pocket, then fills up again at the ATM machine.
Snyder is trying to win now. Even Bill Bidwill, the Phoenix tightwad, is making an effort.
As you know, the new free agency period has opened with a man-rush.
Teams are flush with salary cap space and with cash to spend. Money and players are moving like crazy.
Jones, however, appears timid and thrifty. Jerry's football guru, Big Bill, appears to be on vacation.
Since Jerry has never been one to squeeze the dime, there's a tendency to give him the benefit of the doubt on his current lack of financial involvement.
But what's the football excuse for both the owner and Bill Parcells?
Consider the roster moves thus far:
Gone are Keyshawn Johnson, Dan Campbell, La'Roi Glover and Scott Fujita. All were, at one time or another, key contributors.
Added in free agency thus far have been an offensive lineman the Detroit Lions figured as a career backup, and a linebacker from Jacksonville that the Jaguars head coach thought spent too much time on outside activities, such as charity work and his male-modeling career.
That's great, fellows. Really great.
But now, rampant speculation tells us the Cowboys are getting ready to pop the "big one."
Their free agency splash could be none other than the trashy Terrell Owens.
If this does happen, don't blame Jerry. He can't help himself when it comes to these kinds of traps.
Owens will be Parcells' poodle. If Big Bill says no on this kind of player, then it won't happen.
And if Parcells says yes, that tells us just how desperate he really is.
There's no need to rehash the ramifications of having Owens on your team.
Yes, he's the best receiver in the league. Yes, he's the worst team-guy in the league.
But while trading out Owens for Keyshawn is a football upgrade at one position, it's not worth all the soap opera it brings.
The Cowboys don't need Terrell Owens.
The Cowboys need offensive linemen. At least two of them who can play right now, and well enough to protect the quarterback, who needs plenty of protection.
Just a thought. Maybe if a rebuilt offensive line could open holes for the running game, then that would also help the quarterback.
Maybe you've heard, the Cowboys also need a kicker. And no, not some Howdy Doody who works for minimum wage. Go pay for a big-time toe.
With Big Bill's 1940s offensive philosophy, a kicker is almost as important as the quarterback.
Speaking of offensive philosophy, is Parcells the dummy if he approves Owens, or is Owens the dummy if he wants to play here?
Terrell demands to have the ball thrown to him. Otherwise, he whispers that his quarterback is either gay or an Uncle Tom. That happened with his last two QBs.
Who knows what Owens would have in mind for Drew Bledsoe?
But if Bledsoe doesn't have the protection, the ball won't be going Owens' way.
And since Parcells loves for the ball to be handed off to a running back, Owens should be real pleased about being reduced to a blocking receiver.
But, of course, the Cowboys have to do "something." And speculation now centers on Terrell Owens being that something.
Even if Owens come to his senses, and signs elsewhere, it still doesn't get the Cowboys off the free agency hook.
The same theory also applies to Owens ending up here.
No matter the outcome, what needed to be done hasn't been done.
Jerry, I don't believe this is what the Arlington voters had in mind.
Randy Galloway's Galloway & Co. can be heard weekdays 3-6 p.m. on ESPN/103.3 FM.
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