You know, I'm the kind of guy who hated Terrell Owens when he was in San Francisco, Philly, and Dallas. I've NEVER liked the guy who was bigger than the game. I can't stand athletes who make more money than the average guy and bitch because they don't get what they want (or think they deserve).
The jury's still out on T.O., but I have to admit his appearance, albeit brief in the Hall of Fame game on Sunday, did make me smile. . .a couple decent plays. For the most part, he's been unassuming, and his teammates seem to see him as the team leader. Unlike his previous stints in the NFL, where he played in much larger markets, he's now the big fish in the small market that he seems to covet. I'm hoping that his age has brought a level of maturity that wlll be positive for the entire league, as well as for the Bills. At some point, you have to come to the realization that you're not bigger than the game, and I'm hopeful that Owens realizes that because, come on, what has he won anywhere else he's been?
Yes, he's the big fish now. Yes, his teammates seem to embrace him. Yes, the commmunity seems to have welcomed him. Come on, T.O., do what you haven't been able to do up to now. . .win a championship. God, and all long-suffering Bills fans know, no franchise is more overdue. I'm willing to overlook the insufferable Sharpee years if we can finally hoist the George Halas trophy. . .or at least make a reasonable run at it again.
Keywords: Buffalo Bills, Terrell Owens
