with all the current stuff about jamal lewis and all the baggage from the ray lewis incident a few years ago, its really good that baltimore has decided to improve their image by signing this high-class individual. i'm sure all the "off the field" nonsense that has been the focus so much in the past will now become a distant memory in baltimore.
Terrell Owens has been traded to the Baltimore Ravens, SportsLine.com has learned.
According to sources close to the situation, Owens was traded for the 51st pick in the draft, the Ravens' second-rounder. It was the highest selection that Baltimore owned.
It is unclear if Owens has worked out a new contract with Baltimore, but it is assumed, in league circles, that he is looking for a deal that would pay him a signing bonus a little less than $20 million.
Owens was scheduled to become a free agent, but after a little-known clause took effect, he lost his eligibility to join the open market.
The 49ers were also talking with the Eagles and Jets about a deal.
CBS Sportsine.com
According to sources close to the situation, Owens was traded for the 51st pick in the draft, the Ravens' second-rounder. It was the highest selection that Baltimore owned.
It is unclear if Owens has worked out a new contract with Baltimore, but it is assumed, in league circles, that he is looking for a deal that would pay him a signing bonus a little less than $20 million.
Owens was scheduled to become a free agent, but after a little-known clause took effect, he lost his eligibility to join the open market.
The 49ers were also talking with the Eagles and Jets about a deal.
CBS Sportsine.com
Found a brief article on CBS,
Terrell Owens has been traded to the Baltimore Ravens, SportsLine.com has learned.
According to sources close to the situation, Owens was traded for the 51st pick in the draft, the Ravens' second-rounder. It was the highest selection that Baltimore owned.
It is unclear if Owens has worked out a new contract with Baltimore, but it is assumed, in league circles, that he is looking for a deal that would pay him a signing bonus a little less than $20 million.
Owens was scheduled to become a free agent, but after a little-known clause took effect, he lost his eligibility to join the open market.
The 49ers were also talking with the Eagles and Jets about a deal.
Terrell Owens has been traded to the Baltimore Ravens, SportsLine.com has learned.
According to sources close to the situation, Owens was traded for the 51st pick in the draft, the Ravens' second-rounder. It was the highest selection that Baltimore owned.
It is unclear if Owens has worked out a new contract with Baltimore, but it is assumed, in league circles, that he is looking for a deal that would pay him a signing bonus a little less than $20 million.
Owens was scheduled to become a free agent, but after a little-known clause took effect, he lost his eligibility to join the open market.
The 49ers were also talking with the Eagles and Jets about a deal.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Journeyman:
Yeah there was talk about Sapp...I hope not...Fish do you think most NFL fans despise Ray Lewis? Billick is about as arrogant as any coach other than maybe Bill Walsh...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
RAY LEWIS???
Are you kidding me?
ABSOLUTELY!!
In fact, just yesterday his mug came up on the big screen down at SELMONS and you could literally hear the snickering of rude remarks from the many patrons.
Yeah there was talk about Sapp...I hope not...Fish do you think most NFL fans despise Ray Lewis? Billick is about as arrogant as any coach other than maybe Bill Walsh...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
RAY LEWIS???
Are you kidding me?
ABSOLUTELY!!
In fact, just yesterday his mug came up on the big screen down at SELMONS and you could literally hear the snickering of rude remarks from the many patrons.
Congrats Jman but good luck!!!!
Terrell is going to LOVE having Kyle Boller or whomever they choose throwing him the ball. I hate to be negative but I cannot see Terrell being happy in an offense that runs first and throws second (despite those few games when the Ravens passing O looked great).
Owens is a great talent but a rotten team player.
Terrell is going to LOVE having Kyle Boller or whomever they choose throwing him the ball. I hate to be negative but I cannot see Terrell being happy in an offense that runs first and throws second (despite those few games when the Ravens passing O looked great).
Owens is a great talent but a rotten team player.
Boller was a rookie...give the guy some slack...I think Kyle will be just fine....He didn't exactly have Swann and Rice running patterns either....Heap is very solid....
I am no diehard Ravens fan in all honesty, but this team just got a helluva lot better....as long as Jamal isn't sent away lol
Swami- 8 million a year for Joe Torre, can you believe this?
I am no diehard Ravens fan in all honesty, but this team just got a helluva lot better....as long as Jamal isn't sent away lol
Swami- 8 million a year for Joe Torre, can you believe this?
did you actually compare billick to bill walsh
bill walsh arrogant? he probabbly is more humble and mild mannered than any coach of acheivement
he is 1 of 3 greatest coaches and father of the west coast offense.
billick is an ass who got lucky
even the superbowl year this genius couldnt get a touchdown in 5 straight games
he is the phil jackson of nfl
i never heard bill walsh and arrogant in the same sentence ever
bill walsh arrogant? he probabbly is more humble and mild mannered than any coach of acheivement
he is 1 of 3 greatest coaches and father of the west coast offense.
billick is an ass who got lucky
even the superbowl year this genius couldnt get a touchdown in 5 straight games
he is the phil jackson of nfl
i never heard bill walsh and arrogant in the same sentence ever
Some more info:
By John Clayton
ESPN.com
The 49ers traded Terrell Owens to the Ravens on Thursday for a second-round choice in the 2004 draft, the 51st selection overall.
49ers general manager Terry Donahue had vowed Tuesday to make a trade within 72 hours, and he lived up to his word. Calls were made to the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Ravens, Eagles and several others. The Jets and Browns warmed up to the idea, but the Ravens moved the quickest, giving up their second-rounder.
The Ravens have scheduled a news conference for later Thursday to discuss the trade.
The Ravens won't draft until the third round in April because they used their first-rounder to move up and acquire quarterback Kyle Boller in last year's draft. But in making this trade, they now have a Pro Bowl receiver to help their young quarterback grow.
All along, the 49ers believed Owens would have ended up in Baltimore. During the Ravens playoff drive, several 49ers front office people kept calling the Ravens, telling them that they thought Baltimore would be the logical choice. Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis tried to recruit Owens at the Pro Bowl.
Owens missed out on free agency when he didn't notify the 49ers by Feb. 21 to void the final three years of his contract. Owens had a clause in his contract to void the contract by the first week in March but a collective bargaining override -- which was created in 2001 -- made the date around Feb. 21.
David Joseph, Owens' agent, did know about the change of date. The Ravens pick up the final three years of his contract valued at around $17 million.
Owens and Marvin Harrison are the only receivers with more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns over the past four seasons. Last season, Owens had 80 catches for 1,102 yards and nine TDs -- his lowest totals since 1999.
Owens is also known for a series of on-field celebrations and off-field conflicts.
Two years ago, he pulled out a pen and signed a ball after scoring a touchdown in Seattle. He wasn't fined for the move but was severely chastized by commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who said he would be disciplined for future stunts.
He also precipitated a melee during a game by dancing on the Dallas Cowboys' star at midfield after scoring.
wil.
By John Clayton
ESPN.com
The 49ers traded Terrell Owens to the Ravens on Thursday for a second-round choice in the 2004 draft, the 51st selection overall.
49ers general manager Terry Donahue had vowed Tuesday to make a trade within 72 hours, and he lived up to his word. Calls were made to the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Ravens, Eagles and several others. The Jets and Browns warmed up to the idea, but the Ravens moved the quickest, giving up their second-rounder.
The Ravens have scheduled a news conference for later Thursday to discuss the trade.
The Ravens won't draft until the third round in April because they used their first-rounder to move up and acquire quarterback Kyle Boller in last year's draft. But in making this trade, they now have a Pro Bowl receiver to help their young quarterback grow.
All along, the 49ers believed Owens would have ended up in Baltimore. During the Ravens playoff drive, several 49ers front office people kept calling the Ravens, telling them that they thought Baltimore would be the logical choice. Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis tried to recruit Owens at the Pro Bowl.
Owens missed out on free agency when he didn't notify the 49ers by Feb. 21 to void the final three years of his contract. Owens had a clause in his contract to void the contract by the first week in March but a collective bargaining override -- which was created in 2001 -- made the date around Feb. 21.
David Joseph, Owens' agent, did know about the change of date. The Ravens pick up the final three years of his contract valued at around $17 million.
Owens and Marvin Harrison are the only receivers with more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns over the past four seasons. Last season, Owens had 80 catches for 1,102 yards and nine TDs -- his lowest totals since 1999.
Owens is also known for a series of on-field celebrations and off-field conflicts.
Two years ago, he pulled out a pen and signed a ball after scoring a touchdown in Seattle. He wasn't fined for the move but was severely chastized by commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who said he would be disciplined for future stunts.
He also precipitated a melee during a game by dancing on the Dallas Cowboys' star at midfield after scoring.
wil.
They are a cheap organization Dante, always have been....The past few years they have actually spent some money and ironically have went backwards....How many years did we see them lose a player due to being cheap and they somehow stayed right near the top...I think its caught up with them....
When your teams big headline is keeping Jerome Bettis you know there is a problem....
When your teams big headline is keeping Jerome Bettis you know there is a problem....
