Last night I pointed out that Terrell Owens, according to sources, had concerns with how Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was utilizing his awesomeness during games. No specifics, but some vague mention of being frustrated with his lack of touches (wait, what?), especially in the deep passing game.
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Turns out, T.O. isn't upset with Dallas' offensive game plan, he's bummed that ESPN studio analyst Keyshawn Johnson, who Owens has affectionately taken to calling "Sheshawn", was critical of his play following the Redskins game.
No worries, though; T.O. WILL NOT BE SILENCED ON THIS VERY IMPORTANT MATTER:
Regarding Keyshawn Johnson, whom Owens' referred to as Sheshawn at least three times, he said: "[As the No. 1 overall pick in the 1996 draft] he is the ultimate underachiever on that panel. I am the reason he is in the booth. Everybody is aware when I was brought to Dallas he was the one they let go to get me here."
He said there was one thing he agreed with that [Cris] Carter had to say and that was that Jerry Rice is the best receiver of all time. "But I am second all time behind Jerry Rice," Owens said in accentuating his superiority over Carter and Johnson.
Two things: first, Dwayne Jarrett is the reason Keyshawn is "in the booth"; the Panthers drafted Jarrett in the second round of the 2007 draft, which ultimately led to Johnson's release (or, asking to be cut, depending on who's telling the story), retirement, and a second career in television.
Second, I take issue with Owens' claim that Sheshawn "is the ultimate underachiever on that panel." Are we not counting Chris Mortensen because they make him give his reports from a broom closet?
I sorta like Keyshawn (both as a player and an in-studio voice), but I certainly understand why Owens might not be all that jazzed by some of his comments (the two have a history of hating-while-preening each other). Fine. Of course, this all goes away -- T.O.'s bellyaching, and the subsequent media criticism -- if the Cowboys win. (Although, no matter what happens, Wade Phillips is so getting canned after the season; he could win the Super Bowl by 50 points and it wouldn't matter.)
In the meantime, Owens just wants us -- and Sheshawn -- to know that he's not upset at his quarterback, he's just frustrated by losing. Duly noted, sir.
