St. Louis Rams Should Just Say No To T.O.

The Rams need as much talent as they can get.

But they don't need Terrell Owens.

Nevermind that Owens is one of the most disruptive, egomaniacal, self-aggrandizing players in the history of the league.

Nevermind that he's burned bridges with virtually every team he's played for.

Nevermind that he's been among the league leaders in dropped passes in the last few years.

The biggest reason to avoid him is that whatever short-term benefit he'd provide would be outweighed by the negative impact he'd have on the Rams' young WR corps.

Owens is not the mentor type. No matter what he might say now, his primary interest is to get the ball as much as possible so he can pad his career numbers.

That's not what Donnie Avery, Laurent Robinson, Mardy Gilyard and Brandon Gibson need.  They need to face the trial by fire and develop on the field.

More importantly, Sam Bradford needs to develop a rhythm with the young guys.  The payoff will be greater if he "grows up" with the same receivers.  Owens would only interrupt that progression by demanding that he be the "No. 1 guy."

The impatience of many Rams fans is understandable.  Its been a rough few years, and a "big name" like Owens would provide instant gratification for some.

But, in the end, its more important to build a solid foundation for the future.

Owens does not fit in this plan.

Just say "no" to T.O.