Reedy: Small "teeny tiny" chance that Bengals land Terrell Owens

by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 13, 2010 12:35 PM EST in Analysis

We wrote on Friday that NFL Network's Jason La Canfora believed that there's still a possibility that the Bengals could still land Terrell Owens. Of course, one would have to assume with such thinking that Andre Caldwell has regressed too far and that Jerome Simpson's chances to being an integral part of the team's passing offense was overstated by Marvin Lewis.

However on Saturday, Joe Reedy confirmed that there's a small chance, "but a lot of things will have to happen in order for that to happen." Reedy's primary point is basically a waiting game, which includes watching where, if anywhere, Brandon Marshall falls and where the chips play out with all teams in the NFL draft.

If Owens isn't signed after the NFL Draft, and presumably, the Bengals have made no moves or acquired no wide receivers, then Owens could sign in Cincinnati. Reedy concludes:

However, to quote one of Butch Davis’ favorite phrases, we still characterize the odds as “teeny tiny”.

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not good odds, but not teeny-tiny either

What other teams would seriously be interested in Owens as a hired gun at this point? I’m sure there are a few (Chicago? Oakland?), but there can’t be many. Owens’ ego and desire for attention likely still outweighs the comedown that signing on as a 3rd / 4th receiver would represent , so I don’t see him retiring yet. I can still see an outside possibility of him signing with us several weeks from now if he can’t find any other takers.

by Mr. X on Mar 13, 2010 1:36 PM EST reply actions

Roy Williams!!

Close to a deal with Cincy.. Bring em back Mikey!!

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Mar 13, 2010 1:54 PM EST reply actions

I want TO in camp.

At the very least, he forces Andre and Jerome to STEP UP THEIR GAME OR RIDE THE BENCH. If they can’t beat out TO then he deserves the #3 slot.

by UpStateMike on Mar 13, 2010 3:38 PM EST reply actions

Just imagine

three premier Bengals WRs, all wanting Palmer to throw the ball to them, clawing, pushing scratching to break free from coverage. Then Coffman, who’s being covered by a LB, slides across the middle and catches a cream puff for a 25 yard gain cause no one is even paying attention to him.

mmmm. Come on Mikey Boy. See those dollar signs. See that shiny ring you can pawn later.

by UpStateMike on Mar 14, 2010 10:16 AM EDT reply actions