Owens Blindsided... really?

 

Warning! Another story from the "I just don't get it" department. 

This time NFL wideout Terrell Owens makes the headlines again. In a recent interview number 81 stated that he was "blindsided" by his release from the Dallas Cowboys after signing a 4 year $34 million contract. Speaking with Jerry Jones, the owner and GM of the Dallas Cowboys, Terrell Owens had the impression that he was wanted and his job was secure. In addition to that he believes that voices in the ear of Jerry Jones impacted the decision heavily. If I were presented with the same situation as stated above I too would feel blindsided by the decision. However there are several factors that lead up to his release that Terrell Owens has not taken into account. 

In order to fully grasp this concept we need to back-track a few years. The year is 2004 and the Eagles have made it to the Superbowl. Terrell Owens had been out of the mix for quite some time due to an ankle injury. Expected to miss the entire postseason, Owens surprised everyone when he not only played in the Superbowl but was a valuable asset to the team that night. Unfortunately the Eagles lost and thus began the media circus that was the T.O. show. In a string of events that included T.O. calling out quarterback Donovan Mcnabb, to an indefinite suspension, and, believe it or not, an interview which was conducted while Owens was performing crunches and other exercises, Owens time in Philadelphia was fading quickly. After a brief period of indecision the Eagles cut Mr. Owens for his inability to work as a team player and being a distraction in the locker room. Cut to 2008. Establishing themselves as the Dallas Correctional Team, the Cowboys signed Adam "Don't call me Pacman" Jones and resigned Terrell Owens. As the season progressed Terrell Owens showed signs of aging and, at the trade deadline, Jerry Jones went out and got WR Roy Williams who can best be described as a younger version of T.O. After missing the playoffs Mr. Owens decided it was time his voice was heard by calling out Offensive Coordinator Jason Garrett. Some analysts believed this constant calling out of Garrett would eventually lead to Garrett's dismissal but no such move was made. 

Quick recap. Owens released in Philadelphia for calling out quarterback and general distraction in locker room. In Dallas he calls out his offensive coordinator creating a distraction, with his replacement playing for the team already. 

Were you really "blindsided"? I'll admit I was surprised you got released. However I also wouldn't say that this news was completely unexpected. Hell people were saying that Roy Williams was your replacement when he got traded mid season. So I ask you ... were you REALLY "blindsided" or just embarrassed that its deja vu all over again.