Spaceman Spiff Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2132446 McNabb said he isn't bothered by T.O.'s talk Associated Press Related Video: Owens answers more questions about dismissal BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Donovan McNabb insisted he wasn't stung by criticism from Terrell Owens, laughing off the banished wide receiver's remarks before turning serious and telling him to "keep my name out of your mouth." While Owens left his home for the Bahamas, McNabb joked with reporters, tapped the mikes and rubbed his hands together before taking his seat inside a jammed media tent shortly after Philadelphia's practice Friday. "Yeah! C'mon, bring it!" McNabb said to laughter. Owens again blasted McNabb on two separate interviews with ESPN on Thursday, calling the quarterback a "hypocrite" and saying the two of them could not be successful together. Owens also said he had no desire to speak with McNabb. "It's so funny to me how my name keeps getting thrown out there," McNabb said. "You've just got to have fun with it and that's exactly what we're doing." Owens was told to go home Wednesday after a heated dispute with coach Andy Reid -- and to stay there for a week. He's since lifted weights and shot hoops in front of the reporters camped outside his house and had harsh words for Reid and McNabb in TV interviews. On Friday morning, Owens left his Moorestown, N.J., home with two suitcases and went to Philadelphia International Airport, where he told KYW-TV as he headed to a security gate: "I'm going to the Bahamas. I'm going to get a tan." McNabb, light and smiling throughout his interview, agreed with Owens the two didn't necessarily have to speak to win. "I still to this day see no reason for us to talk," McNabb said. "When we step on this field, it's all about business. We're professionals that line up and do the right thing." This was the second time this year McNabb has warned Owens to stop talking about him. After Owens complained that McNabb was tired in the Super Bowl, McNabb said "Just keep my name out of your mouth," during a mandatory mini-camp. McNabb, who made a recruiting pitch to get Owens to Philadelphia before last season, was tired of hearing Owens complain. "Now for my name to be thrown out again, this is the second time. Keep my name out of your mouth," he said. "Keep my family's name out of your mouth." Owens called McNabb a "hypocrite" on Thursday because the quarterback said publicly that he did not want to meet with Owens, while T.O said McNabb did try to arrange a meeting. McNabb said he didn't learn until Thursday that his brother did reach out to someone close to Owens to arrange a meeting where the two Eagles could possibly work out their differences. McNabb was bothered that Owens brought his family into his televised rants. "My family doesn't need to be involved in any of this. I don't need to be involved in any of this," he said. "Now when you bring my family into it, I have a problem." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlskinsfan Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 im not gonna be happy until i see these two slapping at each other like ladies...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I see a sideline fist fight...circa week 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 "I still to this day see no reason for us to talk," McNabb said. "When we step on this field, it's all about business. We're professionals that line up and do the right thing." Professionalism requires some level of communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff "I still to this day see no reason for us to talk," McNabb said. "When we step on this field, it's all about business. We're professionals that line up and do the right thing." I like McNabb, but this is a pretty stupid thing to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade7 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 They need to just go ahead and bear-knuck-fist-fight instead of continuing this sorry pissing contest via the media. *Can't wait till tommorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Who would win? I hate both those guys but my $$money is on TO:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 44 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2132446 On Friday morning, Owens left his Moorestown, N.J., home with two suitcases and went to Philadelphia International Airport, where he told KYW-TV as he headed to a security gate: "I'm going to the Bahamas. I'm going to get a tan." Bahamas huh, but I thought he was having problems putting food on the table. I'm sure the guys at training camp working and sweating thier asses off were glad to hear he's off to the Bahamas to have a good time. :puke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TODD Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 The more we talk about this now... the more we're gonna have to deal with it during the season... I'm bored of it already. And it's going to get much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtiger1013 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hmm. Let's see here. Team is busting butt in 90+ degree weather, and a WR is soaking up sun in the Bahamas? No problems with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skindogger47 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Sideline fight, Eagles vs. TO, everyone suspended for 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Vinny Mac should just book this for Summer Slam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I like McNabb more and more. He is clearly a true professional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo21 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 It would be great to see these two guys fight. I would love to see TO get KTFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 TV station says TO is going home to Atlanta.... Eagles: Owens on the move again by Fanball Staff - Fanball.com Friday, August 12, 2005 News Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens packed a couple bags, headed to Philadelphia International Airport, and boarded a plane on Friday morning. He told KYW-TV reporter Anne-Marie Green that he was headed to the Bahamas to work on his tan. The CBS affiliate speculated that he is actually headed home to Atlanta. Views Where Owens goes between now and next Wednesday is really not a big deal, as he's free to serve out his one-week hiatus however he wishes. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=fanball-eaglesowensonthemove&prov=fanball&type=lgns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priapus Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 If you want to hear the whole McNabb press conference: Eagles Live - McNabb Press Conference McNabb's interview starts around 19:15 minutes in. You'll need RealPlayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Given how Owens treated Garcia, is it safe to say that McNabb has gotten it worse than Garcia? Or is possibly outing/questioning Garcia's sexuality still beyond this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSkins561 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I cant wait to see TO yelling at McNabb on the side lone for not throwing him the ball. This is great I love it. Hey beagle fans, I thought Reid would put this guy in his place, whats going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 TO is loving 100% of this attention..... which is 50% of his problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sick Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Originally posted by flyingtiger1013 Hmm. Let's see here. Team is busting butt in 90+ degree weather, and a WR is soaking up sun in the Bahamas? No problems with that. Well, it's probably hotter in Atlanta and the Bahamas! j/k TO's a chump. Geez, where is Bang when we need him the most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I seem to remember how elated Owens was a year ago at this time being able to go play with a QB like McNabb!?! My oh My, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 And we thought it was San Fran that got ripped off in the trade by only giving up a mid-round pick for Owens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Person laughing the most about this? Steve Mariucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff*RedskinsReview Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 The people wiping their brow with relief? Everyone in Baltimore. Talk about fortunate. T.O. is more headache than asset. However, I am glad that a Redskins rival is having internal issues. The more they argue, the better chance we have to beat them this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercules Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'd love to see an Owens-McNabb slapfight. I'll put my money on Owens because McNabb would probably get tired and start yacking after a couple minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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