Struggling Terrell Owens Drops the Ball in Seattle Debut.

The Terrell Owens era in Seattle got off to a dubious start this weekend as the veteran wide receiver struggled in his first NFL action in nearly two years.

Owens, who is trying to prove that he is fully recovered from a knee injury that sidelined him for all of the 2011 season, failed to catch any of the five passes thrown his way in a 30-10 win at Denver on Saturday evening. His most egregious mistake was a drop of a perfectly thrown 46-yard ball by quarterback Matt Flynn just at the goal line that would have resulted in a touchdown. Two previous attempts to get him the ball fell short due to poor throws from Flynn, while two others were broken up by the Broncos defense.

Now playing his 16th NFL season, Owens, 38, had raced by Broncos cornerback Chris Harris on a deep post and appeared poised for the easy score, only to see the ball slip out of his fingers.

The contest marked his first game action since playing with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15 of the 2010 season.

Seattle coach Pete Carroll said following the game that he remained confident in Owens’ ability to stretch defenses and help his team win.

Owens ranks as among the most productive receivers in league history with his 1,078 receptions for 15,934 yards and 153 touchdowns, but has repeatedly worn out his welcome in previous stops in San Francisco, Philadelphia, Dallas, Buffalo and Cincinnati with his boorish antics.

So far, so good in the Pacific Northwest as Owens and continues to say and do the right things while off the field.

All that’s left now is his performance on the field.

Seattle resumes preseason play this Friday evening when it travels to Kansas City. The Seahawks will open the regular season at Arizona on Sept. 9.

http://atlantablackstar.com/2012/08/20/struggling-terrell-owens-drops-the-ball-in-seattle-debut/

Terrell Owens: Why T.O. Will Be a Factor for the Seattle Seahawks.

Thirty-eight-year old Terrell Owens will make an attempt to revive his career once again, and this time he actually has a good chance at doing so.

The 16-year veteran has been out of the league for two years, but it seems as though he is still in tip-top shape and can compete at the NFL level. The last time we saw him in an NFL jersey was in 2010 with the Cincinnati Bengals.

He was able to make nine touchdown catches even with Chad Ochocinco on the other side of the field. That means the potential is there. Here are four reasons why T.O. will be a factor for the Seahawks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1302472-seattle-seahawks-why-to-will-be-a-factor-on-the-team 

Terrell Owens to play for Seattle against Denver.

 Peyton Manning's debut in Denver won't hog all the attention. Terrell Owens will be taking some himself.

Owens will make his return to the NFL when the Seattle Seahawks play the Broncos on Saturday night. Seattle coach Pete Carroll didn't give specifics on how many snaps Owens will get in the second preseason game for the Seahawks, but he did say it would be early in the game.

''I'm not going to tell you how many plays it will be,'' Carroll said. ''We'll see how it goes.''

Owens joined the Seahawks (No. 22 in the AP Pro32) on Aug. 6 and had just a couple of days of practice before the preseason opener against Tennessee. Carroll said he didn't think it was fair to run Owens out there that quickly, but feels he's ready after two weeks of work.

Owens arrived in camp in excellent shape and has looked impressive at times during practice. But if he's to make the Seahawks' final roster, Owens will need to show in a game that he's fully recovered from a knee injury that kept him out of the NFL for the entire 2011 season.

Saturday against the Broncos will be his first NFL game action since Week 15 of the 2010 season with Cincinnati. Owens went without a catch in that final game against Cleveland.

''He's ready to go,'' Carroll said. ''He had two good weeks of work, and he came in in great shape so he's ready to go.''

The game against Denver will also be the first chance for Carroll to get a look at most of his receivers and try to figure out what has become a jumbled position. The arrival of Owens and Braylon Edwardsadded to a corps that included Sidney Rice, Doug Baldwin, Golden Tate, Ben Obomanu, Deon Butler and Ricardo Lockette.

Carroll and the Seahawks coaching staff must decide how many of those receivers to keep and whether holding on to veterans Owens and Edwards would trump giving shots to younger players like Butler, Lockette and others.

Additionally, there is the concern about Rice's health. Rice is coming off surgeries on both shoulders over the winter. He was cleared earlier this week for full practice after being stuck in a red no-contact jersey for the first two weeks, but won't play against the Broncos.

Owens has been working at the flanker position in the Seahawks offense behind Rice. Edwards has been mostly with the No. 2 offense at split end behind Tate.

''I like our group a lot, and we've become even more competitive and more experienced with the guys that will come in to add to it,'' Carroll said. ''We're just going to wait. We don't have to do anything right now. We just keep giving these guys turns in practice and get familiar and comfortable with them and also see them in the games, and add it all up together at the end. It's a really good position group for us right now.''

Notes: Seattle signed OL Kris O'Dowd on Thursday to add depth on the offensive line after Lemuel Jeanpierre was slowed by a groin injury and John Moffitt had surgery on his elbow. Seattle released K Carson Wiggs to clear a roster spot. ... Carroll would not say if RB Marshawn Lynch will play against the Broncos. Rookie RB Robert Turbin got most of the carries against Tennessee.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/terrell-owens-play-seattle-against-200738570--nfl.html

Oakland Raiders: Why Terrell Owens Would Be a Good Fit in Oakland.

The man famous for his exotic end-zone celebrations and off-the-field antics is still on the free-agent market.

The Oakland Raiders would be wise to sign him for a multitude of reasons, regardless of the fact that he can be a headache. Just look at the team across the Bay—the San Francisco 49ers signed an aging Randy Moss for the right reasons and the Raiders would be wise to get Owens for very similar reasons.

For one, the Raiders have the cap space. With a $120 million limit, the Raiders have spent only $107.8 million for the 2012-13 NFL season.

Terrell Owens would be a great expenditure because he won’t demand too much money. At 38 years old, the future Hall of Famer wide receiver cannot ask for too much money (if he does, the Raiders should drop any consideration in signing him).

A one- or two-year deal for at most $2-3 million per is a nice, low-risk option for the Raiders. If he is more trouble than help, then just release him or bench him.

And T.O. has proven he can still perform.

Maybe it’s not at the former All-Pro level, but he grabbed 72 catches in 2010 for nearly 1,000 yards and tacked on nine touchdowns. To put that in perspective, Darrius Heyward-Bey was the leading receiver for Oakland last season and had 64 receptions. No Raider receiver had more than five touchdowns.

While it is duly noted that the Raider receiving corps spent a good portion of the 2011-12 season trading spots on the injury list, T.O. looks like he still has some gas left in the tank.

Perhaps his greatest value would be the fact that he is a veteran. While I hesitate to say “veteran leadership,” Owens has more than a decade of experience on Darrius Heyward-Bey (25 years old), Denarius Moore (23), Jacoby Ford (24) and rookie Juron Criner(22). That is worth something, as Owens could be a valuable tutor.

It may be a colorful career, but you cannot doubt the numbers that Terrell Owens has put up.

The Raiders have grabbed former great 49ers wide receivers in the past (remember Jerry Rice?), so I say they should continue the tradition.

Last time, it eventually led them to a Super Bowl appearance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1250026-oakland-raiders-why-terrell-owens-would-be-a-good-fit-in-oakland

Terrell Owens, Drew Brees work out in San Diego.

The recent developments in Terrell Owens' life have been depressing rather than entertaining. But the NFL's second-leading receiver in career touchdowns isn't giving up hope of getting a job.

He even has a few high-profile quarterbacks trying to help him.

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Brees, Palmer and Boller are working out together in San Diego. Joined by T.O. for throwing session today

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There is so much to love about this information. First are the panicked New Orleans Saints fans who will read some "Brees-to-Owens" headlines somewhere. (And their fears Owens will convert Drew Brees to the dark side.) And then there is the Kyle Boller connection.

Way back in 2004, the San Francisco 49ers tried to trade Owens to the Baltimore Ravens. But he helped to scuttle an agreed-upon deal with the help of an arbitrator in part because they didn't have a good starting quarterback. Their quarterback at the time: Kyle Boller.

Now Owens and Boller are working together, hoping for one last gig.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82a58709/article/terrell-owens-drew-brees-work-out-together-in-san-diego

You Play T.O. Win the Game: Owens wins MVP, leads White Sox to 13-6 victory.

As he has done often during his playing career, former Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens put off the field troubles behind him to give the fans a show.

Only months after he was released and relieved of his ownership stake with the IFL's Allen Wranglers, Owens proved he is still in good faith with the Dallas area fans when he received nothing but cheers from those who packed Dr. Pepper Ballpark to near capacity Saturday for Dirk Nowitzki's 2012 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game.

Owens also saved his best treat for last in pacing the White Sox' 13-6 victory over the Blue Sox.

The five time All-Pro selection came up to bat in the top half of the eighth inning with a man on base and the White Sox clinging to a one run lead. Owens proceeded to hit the ball in the outfield gap, driving in a run.

Owens had his sights set on an inside the park home run, but decided to hit the brakes at third. The next batter, Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter, plated Owens with a base hit of his own.

But while Owens was named the game's MVP, careening three hits through the Blue Sox defense, it was a late addition to the annual celebrity showcase that stole the show.

NBA Hall of Famer and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley showed why he was a fan favorite throughout the night, whether it was by signing all the autographs he could, answering extra questions from the media or playing shortstop during the Baylor Medical Center at Frisco Celebrity Home Run Derby that preceded Saturday's game.

Barkley even tried his hand at pitching, giving up a slew of base hits and even a home run to former Texas Ranger Kevin Mench. Barkley settled into his groove on the mound later however, forcing Mench to pop out their next meeting and even added a nice catch near the foul line to derail a White Sox rally.

When asked about his performance between innings, Barkley was satisfied, less about the play and more about not injuring himself.

"I have low expectations for myself in baseball," he said. "I was just trying not to get hurt."

Barkley wasn't the only participant out of their realm Saturday.

Mavericks guard Delonte West wore a right-handed glove, despite the fact that he is a lefty. Whenever the ball went West's way, he would catch it in the glove, than take the glove off in order to throw the ball.

Other players made unexpected plays.

Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle could barely run but was able to hit the ball to the outfield two of three times. Mavs forward Brian Cardinal showed impressive baseball versatility by fielding balls at third base and right field.

The namesake of the game, Nowitzki, even legged out an infield single.

Mench wins Home Run Derby

Prior to taking the diamond for Saturday's contest, over 20 players participated in the Baylor Medical Center at Frisco Celebrity Home Run Derby.

Held at HITS400 in Plano, each participant was given six swings and points were tallied depending on how far one hit the ball. Some participated to try and hit the ball out of the park while others, like Carlisle, had other reasons.

"[I'm in the home run derby] just to swing the bat a few more times," Carlisle said. "I'm not expecting to hit any home runs. I'm a contact hitter."

After each player got their six swings in, the top three advanced to the finals where they got eight swings. The finalists were former Major Leaguer and Arlington native Ben Grieve, Dallas television series actor Josh Henderson, and Mench.

Grieve started the final with a strong showing, earning 1,500 points. Henderson could only manage 800 points, a 400-point drop from the qualifying round. Mench was last up and proved why he was a fan favorite during his time with the Rangers, hitting a derby-high three out-of-the-park home runs.

Mench cruised to victory with a final tally of 2,800 points.

http://www.scntx.com/articles/2012/07/03/sports_update/6286.txt

Woman who claimed to have nude Terrell Owens pictures says she will not sell them.

The woman who was shopping sexually explicit photos of Terrell Owens to a variety of media outlets has reportedly withdrawn her offer. Here’s who else but TMZ:

The woman [...] tells us she’s had a “change of heart” and will NOT sell the pics to anyone, for any price. [...]
The seller also admits she was NOT the person on the other side of the X-rated Skype convo with T.O. … and claims she found the pics on a computer she bought from her friend.

“(The photos) have been deleted and no longer exist,” she added.

So what changed? That’s a good question. She seemed so gung-ho to sell them and apparently was considering at least two separate bids.  And then, out of nowhere, she pulls the offer off the table.

Is it possible Owens himself came in to kill the whole thing? That might explain why the photos “no longer exist.” Might have T.O. purchased the pics himself? That would be surprising given that, you know, he has no money. It would be more likely that his crack legal team threatened a lawsuit and scared the woman off. But, granted, it’s still unclear whether T.O. played any part.

It’s sort of unsurprising, really, for T.O., no stranger to providing distractions, to have a sex scandal. And yet, it’s over before it really got started.

http://larrybrownsports.com/football/woman-nude-terrell-owens-pictures-will-not-sell-them/144464