DMN Blog: TO and his age

by Calvin Watkins

Dallas Cowboys wideout Terrell Owens most likely will retire with the team, something he said he wanted to do a few weeks ago. But T.O. will turn 35 in December, I should know, I've been to his last two birthday parties.

Anyway, we wonder if Owens will still put up some strong numbers this season at the ripe old age of 34.
Jerry Rice had 108 catches for 1,254 yards with eight touchdowns for the 49ers when he was 34.

Cris Carter, a borderline Hall of Famer, had 90 catches for 1,254 yards and 8 scores for the Vikings at 34.

James Lofton, the Hall of Famer, had 35 receptions for 712 yards with only four touchdowns for the Bills at 34.

Steve Largent, Tulsa's own, had 39 receptions for 645 yards with only two touchdowns for Seattle.

Michael Irvin of the Cowboys was retired before he was turned 34, so its unfair to compare his numbers.

Do you believe T.O. will be productive in his mid-30s? That's the question unless the Cowboys sign another receiver to help him. We'll get to Terry Glenn's situation a little later in the day.