WASHINGTON -- As soon as word came down from ESPN that Terrell Owens was released by the Dallas Cowboys, the first thing that came to mind was, "How soon will the Redskins sign him?"
In terms of the salary cap, it would be nearly impossible. But that's never stopped owner Dan Snyder in the past.
He can turn the unthinkable into ... well, the bizarre.
And when a big-name free agent is out there on the open market just ripe for the picking, ol' Danny Boy can't resist opening the wallet.
Pay now, figure out how he fits in with the rest of the team later. Or not at all, in most cases.
As soon as Albert Haynesworth hit the market this offseason, the Redskins were there with a $100 million check and a smile.
When the Oakland Raiders released DeAngelo Hall in the middle of last season, the Redskins were there, ready to stimulate his personal economy not just for one season, but many.
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After Jason Taylor was done dancin' with the stars, the Redskins rode the pony down to Miami to present him with a supermodel-sized contract.
And as soon as Antwaan Randle El left the Steelers after a Super Bowl win a few years back, the Redskins were there to welcome him with open arms. Never mind the fact they needed a receiver with size. They wanted a winner. And we all know how that's turned out so far.
So now the debate is on. Should the Redskins get the popcorn ready for TO and hope he brings his loveable locker-room demeanor to D.C.?
The Washington Post's Jason Reid ponders the question:
Owner Daniel Snyder and Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations, have been eager to acquire a big Pro Bowl-caliber wideout for some time.
They were willing to trade two first-round picks last offseason for disgruntled Cincinnati wideout Chad Johnson, league sources said, and also were rebuffed in attempts to trade for Arizona's Anquan Boldin. Moreover, Snyder and Cerrato have a good/cozy relationship with Owens's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and Owens, even at this stage of his career, still generates the type of star-power the Redskins like.
He most certainly would give Jason Campbell an immediate offensive threat on the outside, and he would take some of the pressure off Clinton Portis. But he'd also complain about Campbell's lack of talent, the playcalling, Jim Zorn's haircut, the traffic on the Beltway and the fact there's no football field on the White House lawn.
Whatever. You gotta break a few eggs to make an omelet, right? What do the Redskins have to lose? (Except whatever's left of their respect and credibility throughout the rest of the league and with their own fan base...)
And besides, the move to sign TO worked out so well for the Cowboys, it seems like a no-brainer for the Redskins.
Hmmm, no-brainer. I think I figured it all out...
UPDATE: Looks like the Cowboys also released safety Roy Williams on Wednesday. Might as well bring him on board, too!
UPDATE 2: From the Post: "League sources confirm reports that the Redskins at this point have no interest in pursuing free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens." Boo! C'mon! Where's your sense of fun and adventure?
