Cowboys Insider: Owens should have breakout game against Texans
Web Posted: 10/12/2006 03:22 PM CDT
Tom Orsborn
Express-News Staff Writer
Imagine coming home from work to an empty apartment and then spending the rest of the night in the dark stewing about the unfairness of life.
Welcome to Terrell Owens’ world.
“I don’t go nowhere,” Owens told reporters in Irving. “I don’t do nothing. It’s frustrating. It’s frustrating just to go (through) what I have been going through since training camp. I’ve had the hamstring. Then I break my hand. Then I go to the hospital. Then personal stuff.”
Owens said his only relief from the pain is playing on Sundays, but even that’s been a downer. He had only three catches for 45 yards in the Cowboys’ 38-24 loss to the Eagles and is on pace for his lowest output in a full season since 1999.
“My way of venting is going out there on Sunday, trying to win ballgames,” Owens said. “Now it’s added frustration, especially when I know we have a good team.”
Owens says he can’t even watch TV in peace. He’s still upset about comments directed at him during Fox Sports’ broadcast of the Philadelphia game, which he saw on the NFL Network Tuesday night.
“The guys in the booth are saying, ‘There he goes again. He’s up to his old stuff again,’ ” Owens said, referring to shots of him barking at his teammates and passing game coordinator Todd Haley during the second half. “It’s very unfair.-.-.-. It makes me hesitant to try to do what I need to do. If I go to the sidelines and don’t say anything, it’s going to be, ‘He doesn’t care.’ It’s like I’m in a no-win situation.”
Little wonder Owens is seeking solace in religion. The Dallas Morning News reports he’s reading “He-Motions: Even Strong Men Struggle” by Bishop T.D. Jakes, pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas. San Antonio’s Max Lucado wrote the forward.
Rookie receiver Sam Hurd, the Brackenridge graduate who Owens tutored at training camp, attends Jakes’ church and is reportedly trying to recruit Owens.
There’s nothing wrong with Owens embarking on a faith journey, but I think his mood will brighten considerably if he just has a big game against the Texans. Asked if he thought things would change for the better on Sunday at Texas Stadium, Owens said, “There shouldn’t be any reason why not.”
I agree. If the Cowboys can’t get Owens going against the Texans, they might as well release him. Houston, which is giving up a league-worst 295.2 passing yards per game, has allowed three receivers to gain more than 100 yards. Count on Owens becoming the fourth.
Five reasons why the Cowboys beat the Texans
1. The Texans’ porous pass defense can’t counter a hungry Owens and a determined Drew Bledsoe.
2. The revenge factor: In their inaugural game in 2002, the Texans humbled the Cowboys 19-10 in Houston.
3. The Texans’ offensive line still can’t protect quarterback David Carr, who has been sacked 15 times this season.
4. The Cowboys under Parcells generally win against teams they should beat, especially at home.
5. The Cowboys need to beat the Texans and the New York Giants on Oct. 23 at Texas Stadium because they play three straight on the road (Oct. 29 at Carolina, Nov. 5 at Washington and Nov. 12 at Arizona) after this mini homestand.
Five reasons why the Texans will beat the Cowboys
1. They showed signs of life in losing to Miami two weeks ago.
2. Because they had last week off, they’ve had plenty of time to prepare for the Cowboys’ 3-4 defense.
3. Cowboys corners Anthony Henry, Terence Newman and Aaron Glenn will have their hands full with receivers Andre Johnson and Eric Moulds, two of the league’s best.
4. Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, formerly a member of Mike Shanahan’s staff in Denver, remembers what worked for the Broncos last year when they beat the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.
5. It’s a rivalry game – especially for the Texans - and anything can happen in those affairs.
Prediction
Cowboys 34, Texans 14: Drew Bledsoe bounces back big time from his awful outing in Philly thanks to a breakout performance by Owens against the league’s worst pass defense.
Tom Orsborn
Express-News Staff Writer
Imagine coming home from work to an empty apartment and then spending the rest of the night in the dark stewing about the unfairness of life.
Welcome to Terrell Owens’ world.
“I don’t go nowhere,” Owens told reporters in Irving. “I don’t do nothing. It’s frustrating. It’s frustrating just to go (through) what I have been going through since training camp. I’ve had the hamstring. Then I break my hand. Then I go to the hospital. Then personal stuff.”
Owens said his only relief from the pain is playing on Sundays, but even that’s been a downer. He had only three catches for 45 yards in the Cowboys’ 38-24 loss to the Eagles and is on pace for his lowest output in a full season since 1999.
“My way of venting is going out there on Sunday, trying to win ballgames,” Owens said. “Now it’s added frustration, especially when I know we have a good team.”
Owens says he can’t even watch TV in peace. He’s still upset about comments directed at him during Fox Sports’ broadcast of the Philadelphia game, which he saw on the NFL Network Tuesday night.
“The guys in the booth are saying, ‘There he goes again. He’s up to his old stuff again,’ ” Owens said, referring to shots of him barking at his teammates and passing game coordinator Todd Haley during the second half. “It’s very unfair.-.-.-. It makes me hesitant to try to do what I need to do. If I go to the sidelines and don’t say anything, it’s going to be, ‘He doesn’t care.’ It’s like I’m in a no-win situation.”
Little wonder Owens is seeking solace in religion. The Dallas Morning News reports he’s reading “He-Motions: Even Strong Men Struggle” by Bishop T.D. Jakes, pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas. San Antonio’s Max Lucado wrote the forward.
Rookie receiver Sam Hurd, the Brackenridge graduate who Owens tutored at training camp, attends Jakes’ church and is reportedly trying to recruit Owens.
There’s nothing wrong with Owens embarking on a faith journey, but I think his mood will brighten considerably if he just has a big game against the Texans. Asked if he thought things would change for the better on Sunday at Texas Stadium, Owens said, “There shouldn’t be any reason why not.”
I agree. If the Cowboys can’t get Owens going against the Texans, they might as well release him. Houston, which is giving up a league-worst 295.2 passing yards per game, has allowed three receivers to gain more than 100 yards. Count on Owens becoming the fourth.
Five reasons why the Cowboys beat the Texans
1. The Texans’ porous pass defense can’t counter a hungry Owens and a determined Drew Bledsoe.
2. The revenge factor: In their inaugural game in 2002, the Texans humbled the Cowboys 19-10 in Houston.
3. The Texans’ offensive line still can’t protect quarterback David Carr, who has been sacked 15 times this season.
4. The Cowboys under Parcells generally win against teams they should beat, especially at home.
5. The Cowboys need to beat the Texans and the New York Giants on Oct. 23 at Texas Stadium because they play three straight on the road (Oct. 29 at Carolina, Nov. 5 at Washington and Nov. 12 at Arizona) after this mini homestand.
Five reasons why the Texans will beat the Cowboys
1. They showed signs of life in losing to Miami two weeks ago.
2. Because they had last week off, they’ve had plenty of time to prepare for the Cowboys’ 3-4 defense.
3. Cowboys corners Anthony Henry, Terence Newman and Aaron Glenn will have their hands full with receivers Andre Johnson and Eric Moulds, two of the league’s best.
4. Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, formerly a member of Mike Shanahan’s staff in Denver, remembers what worked for the Broncos last year when they beat the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day.
5. It’s a rivalry game – especially for the Texans - and anything can happen in those affairs.
Prediction
Cowboys 34, Texans 14: Drew Bledsoe bounces back big time from his awful outing in Philly thanks to a breakout performance by Owens against the league’s worst pass defense.
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