When the Dallas Cowboys released Terrell Owens, it marked the third time in the star-struck receivers career that the ties had been severed due to his egocentric attitude and divisive locker room mentality.
When the Buffalo Bills signed Owens to a one-year contract, they added a dynamic receiver who, although he’s no longer the youthful speedster he once was, creates deep coverage problems for opposing defenses.
Who do you double cover—Owens or Lee Evans? The obvious answer is Owens due to his ability to make the spectacular grab, but Evans is no slouch, and can easily torch defenses and make them pay for leaving a corner on an island.
The offensive potency Owens brings to the table isn’t the only reason that makes this a key acquisition for Buffalo.
In signing the starlet to a one-year deal, they assure that Owens will be on his best behavior (since he’ll obviously want a new contract after this season). Thus, they remove the “drama queen” factor from the equation.
They also keep the financial burden of signing a big-name receiver like Owens to a long-term contract, and prevent themselves from doing damage to themselves for the upcoming uncapped season.
Furthermore, they give Trent Edwards yet another reliable target in the passing game to help mold him into the franchise quarterback they hope he can become.
Even on numerous different teams in his career, Owens has consistently produced 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns, and could make Edwards look really good.
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