T.O. is O.U.T.!

Once again, Terrell Owens is parting ways with his team.

First, the Eagles - now the Cowboys.

I was reading this in "The Huddle"

ESPN and Fox Sports is saying T.O. is out, but the team still isn't talking yet. Speaking of talking -- if T.O. would keep his mouth shut now and then -- maybe his team and teammates would like him better.

I know football players are supposed to be cocky and all -- but there is a difference between being cocky and being an ass. For example - T.O. = Ass. Steve Smith = Cocky.

But the difference... Smith is cocky, but knows when to keep his mouth shut, and when to give his team credit... and he's great with the community.

I can handle cocky, but when you're an ass, I'm done. Peace T.O.!

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Also a good read... Scott Fowler's Panthers and T.O.? Oh no. Why the Panthers should NOT pick up T.O.

Panthers prowl for Gross; tag Peppers

The Carolina Panthers have placed the franchise tag on defensive end Julius Peppers... so get ready for some fireworks y'all!

Pep has made it painfully clear that he doesn't want to play with the Panthers anymore and today was the last day for franchise tagging.

Right before the tag, the Cats signed tackle Jordan Gross on a six-year deal. That freed by the restrictive tag for Pep. We all know what this means -- he's going to request a trade.

If he stays -- the Panthers will have to pay him nearly $17 million. If he goes, the Cats get at least two first-round picks. Unfortunately for the big wigs, Pep still has the power because no team would likely trade for him without a long-term contract agreement first.

Gross will get $30.5 million over the first three years of the contract. That's the biggest first three-year payout to an offensive lineman in NFL history. Go Gross!

Speaking of go... peace out Pep! Lets hope something grateful will blow our way.

Past Posts:
- Who's more valuable?
- Oops, He did it again
- Jerry gets new heart, Pep breaks them

Who's more valuable?

I was trolling local websites today and I noticed something on WBTV.

The sports department is playing a little game called "Who's More Valuable?" Last night, sports anchor Danielle Trotta talked about the franchise tag deadline and the Jordan Gross/Julius Peppers problem.


(Click to watch)

Gross has publicly said he wants to stay with the team, and the Panthers WANT him to stay. We need him on the O-line.

Pep on the other hand, has said multiple times in public that he wants nothing to do with the Panthers. I've blogged about this before, and I've made my opinions very clear... let Pep go.

Put the franchise tag on Pep and trade him away for something good, and give Gross a nice contract.

Granted, the team is in the middle of layoffs and two players are talking millions of dollars. Kind of a sick irony. I don't hear anyone on the Panthers team talking about taking a cut to keep staffers. I'm sure its from different budgets - at least, I hope it is.

So... Peace out Pep and stick around Gross. Yes, that IS my final answer.

Past Posts:
- Oops, He did it again
- Jerry gets new heart, Pep breaks them

Three cheers for the Panthers!

Finally, some really good news.

We didn’t win the Division playoffs, Pep doesn’t want to play with us anymore, and Jordan Gross may or may not be with the team much longer… but hey – Jerry Richardson has a new heart and is FINALLY out of the hospital.

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has been released from the hospital 12 days after undergoing a heart transplant.

Apparently he is out, but not out of the woods just yet. He’ll still be
monitored by doctors… probably for the next three and six months.

Good Luck Big Jerry!

Jerry gets new heart, Pep breaks them

Oh Carolina Panthers - how I love to loathe you and loathe my love for you.

In the past couple weeks, I've been a rollercoaster of emotions. First, we find out Jerry Richardson (owner) needs a new heart. Six weeks later, he's got one and recovering well.

That's the good... now for the bad.

Julius Peppers -- we may be parting ways on February 19th. But unlike most break ups, its not me - it IS you.

Why Pep, Why? Why do you want to leave us in our time of need. We made it to the Division Playoffs this year. But its not good enough for you. You want to be in a 3-4 defense, and the Panthers run a 4-3 defense.

You make me sad Pep... very sad.

If you have to go with your franchise tag, can you at least make sure we get something grateful in the trade? I'm sorry, was that too soon?

Hope you enjoyed Hawaii...

Speaking of which, the Pro Bowl. I missed it -- but check out the play in the 4th quarter... you can skip to 2:18 on the video.



We kinda have Kerry Collins to thank for that. Who knew Collins would be worth something someday?

Oh well...