Terrell Owens Takes Blame For Loss Against The Colts

by Josh Kirkendall on Nov 16, 2010 9:04 AM EST in Analysis

INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 14: Terrell Owens #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off of the field following the Bengals 23-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 14 2010 in Indianapolis Indiana. The Colts won 23-17. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

It's been debated whether or not Carson Palmer's final interception was a result of a bad throw, or Terrell Owens not putting forth the effort to haul in a pass within traffic. Palmer took the blame on all three, including the last one. "All three, they're plays that are completely my fault, plays I can't make," Palmer said. "It was miscommunication on all of them, and I need to do a better job of making sure I put the ball in our guys' hands."

Terrell Owens took the blame anyway.

"That's commendable for Carson to come in and shoulder the load, but it's not all his fault. This is something that we have to share together. He's making his read based on how we practice. And again, I messed it up. I messed it up on the interception, and I didn't get the ball on the long ball. So blame it on me. I'll take the blame. I know I'm working hard and trying to do the best I can do. That's about all I can do."

Furthermore, Owens apologized to Bengals fans, even saying that he lost the game for the team.

I wanna apologize 2 the fans! I lost the game 4 us, gotta make more plays, gotta make sure I check n 2 eat 'just ok' food nite b4 the game.less than a minute ago via MogoTXTTerrell Owens
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This is classic!

For all of you TO haters (aka Palmer lovers) who just said on another fan post that TO never takes blame for anything.

In your face!

by jimbasa on Nov 16, 2010 9:22 AM EST reply actions

for the love of the game

can we please sign TO to a contract for 2011.

"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl

by palewook on Nov 16, 2010 9:31 AM EST reply actions

That would be important

Also trade Chad and draft a good WR.

by jimbasa on Nov 16, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions

+1

Except why draft a good WR? Why not try and see what we can get out of Jerome Simpson, and if we have TO next year, why could Shipley not step into Chad’s role? I know he is a slot guy, but i think he has the speed and ability to run Chad’s Routes.

by Alexneyer on Nov 16, 2010 9:40 AM EST up reply actions

I'd be up for that

but then sign Briscoe also.

by jimbasa on Nov 16, 2010 10:28 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

T.O.

needs to start attacking the ball when it gets near him. Thats what ELITE recievers do. TO s damn good and he has been a great addition, but he needs to break on the ball. Last game he watches it fall at his feet on a long pass. The week before he would have gotten a PI in the end zone if he would have broke on it instead of letting it come to him. It seems if its not right to him, he ain’t reaching.

Forget drafting any recievers (unless they’re steals), Draft a quality QB to get acclimated to the system for a few years so we are ready when Palmer is done.

by wilky on Nov 16, 2010 10:46 AM EST reply actions

Good but...

Good luck with getting T.O. to do anything..

Palmer is pretty much done now.. I think T.O. should be let go and the future become the priority of this team for the rest of the season. I also think Carson should be benched because he has lost both mobility and accuracy in his throws. Jordan Palmer needs to be seasoned at some point, so too do the rest of the receivers.

This season is lost. So let’s start the experiment!!!

As for the future.. My wish list includes a new QB, and Offensive coordinator. If it is to be a new Head Coach, an “OFFENSIVE” minded Head Coach! Our team is offensive minded and loaded with weapons and they are not being used!!!
I am sick of guys with defensive backgrounds being elvated to HC…

"Bratkowski-- Off with his head!!!"

by Law1951 on Nov 16, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

As far as that tweet goes, it's not really in context unless if you also look at his next one.

“I think I may write another book called “It’s my faulit!” Every loss, every team tht I’m on tht doesn’t win, I dn’t check in 2 eat…“It’…”

I have no idea what this means, but it appears to be that he skipped a team function Saturday night, and was basically pulling a Randy, saying he didn’t want to eat just “ok” food.
When he talks, you have to listen, not read. He’s basic opinion is that he might as well say it’s his fault, but say it in a “Child Please” type fashion.

How will Chris Carpenter explain this to his children?

by Grizzlyfox on Nov 16, 2010 10:48 AM EST reply actions

something like that

sounded kind of passive aggressive. Like if you’re in an argument with your wife and then she suddenly says “oh, okay. It’s all MY fault.”. You know she don’t mean it.

Now THOSE are some lovely coconuts

by supergrover on Nov 16, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions

Saying "I messed up, I'm sorry, blame me" just doesn't do it!

TO’s statements are like trying to put “a bandaid on a sucking chest wound!!” Anyone who knows battlefield fist aid knows that’s just frickin worthless and you’re dead!!!!!

Sure Carson would take the blame – Still wearing his leadership hat. Admittedly he wasn’t the most accurate on his passes, but in my opinion had T.O. put in the effort, even if the interception happened, then I could applaud his comments. But the facts in evidence suggest he “did not” play the game all the way out, and he pretty much “QUIT”. Anyone looking at the game tape will see this…

"Bratkowski-- Off with his head!!!"

by Law1951 on Nov 16, 2010 1:26 PM EST reply actions

What happened to "benching" non performing players?????

Why even have a 53-man roster if you’re not going to use them?
Just cause you’re paying a guy money to perform, and he isn’t, doesn’t mean the team’s gotta go down in flames with him on the field does it
I guess the Bengals are saying “YES” to that question…..

"Bratkowski-- Off with his head!!!"

by Law1951 on Nov 16, 2010 1:41 PM EST reply actions

All this hate!!

Palmer did but he didn’t take the blame on those picks, just notice in the press conference after he says they were his fault he simply adds if people were where they are supposed to be I wouldn’t have any picks. pLAMEr yes you would, just go be the QB we expect you to be at 100+million dollars

"In Zim We Trust"-TennBengalfan
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by TennBengalfan on Nov 16, 2010 4:34 PM EST reply actions