Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Maybe, but if he's a big enough pain in the arse when he returns to the practice facility, locker room, etc., he may be banking that he'll get released. I can see an out and out war developing here. The Eagles can keep him from the facility now. One of the fears was that if the arbitrator ruled in his favor, he could come and go as he pleased. But that's been avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail_Skinz Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Terrell Owens' season is effectively over after an arbitrator ruled Wednesday that the Philadelphia Eagles were justified in suspending him for four games. Arbitrator Richard Bloch wrote that the Eagles clearly proved that the suspension was justified, and were within their right to pay their All-Pro receiver but not allow him to return "due to the nature of his conduct and its destructive and continuing threat to the team." The Eagles did not immediately comment after the decision was announced. FOXSports.com's Jay Glazer reports the Eagles had considered releasing Owens if anything but a favorable decision came down. "We are pleased that the arbitrator has upheld the right of a club to suspend a player for conduct detrimental to the club," said Harold Henderson, the NFL's head of labor relations. "The ruling makes clear that Terrell Owens and his agent engaged in conduct that was disruptive to the Eagles and that coach Reid's decision to suspend the player was appropriate." Bloch heard more than 13 hours of testimony last week. Owens' side argued the penalty is excessive and the Eagles' decision to deactivate him is too severe. Owens wanted to be reinstated to the Eagles or released so he can sign with another team. Owens was suspended Nov. 5 after he again criticized quarterback Donovan McNabb, called the organization "classless" and fought with former teammate Hugh Douglas, who serves as team "ambassador." Two days later, the Eagles extended the suspension to four games and told Owens not to return. The reigning conference champions are 0-3 without Owens and 4-6 overall, last in the NFC East. Owens has five years remaining on a seven-year, $48.97 million contract that he signed when he came to Philadelphia in March 2004. His problems started when he demanded a new contract after an outstanding season in which he caught 77 passes for 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns, helping the Eagles reach the Super Bowl. With Owens, the Eagles are 17-5 over two seasons. Without him, they're 2-5, including two meaningless losses and two playoff wins. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5108112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 This is a win-win for the Redskins. The Eagles have said he will never play for them again. I take them at their word. If they make him inactive for the rest of the year, expect him on TV commenting on the Eagles...so ironic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty P For The Pulitzer Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Now, hopefully Trotter will run his mouth about them wanting Owens back and he can drive a wedge through the team. I'd love nothing more than seeing the Eagles finish 4-12! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Now, hopefully Trotter will run his mouth about them wanting Owens back and he can drive a wedge through the team. I'd love nothing more than seeing the Eagles finish 4-12! Trotter run his mouth? No...no way. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Now that they have upheld the Suspension the Eagles can activate that clause that says they want 1.2 million back ..... That can be held over his head to STFU and not talk to the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIDETHEWALRUS Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :cheers: Anybody know if he was suspended with pay or without? :cheers: :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoCommiesGo Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Excellent, it's good to see that upheld. I guess T.O. didn't realize that he was actually a employee of someone and not the greatest thing god ever gave to man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Breaking news from ESPN (on tv). Gene Upshaw (my bad, everybody) has said that as head of the NFL players Association, he will remove Richard Bloch from the position of Arbitrator, following this season. It looks like this decision has cost Bloch his job. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponXDawkins Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Breaking news from ESPN (on tv).Gene Washington has said that as head of the NFL players Association, he will remove Richard Bloch from the position of Arbitrator, following this season. It looks like this decision has cost Bloch his job. :-( Sounds like Gene is taking his ball and going home. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerpsEagles Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Now, hopefully Trotter will run his mouth about them wanting Owens back and he can drive a wedge through the team. I'd love nothing more than seeing the Eagles finish 4-12! sure, why not... If they aren't going to the playoffs.... give them the highest draft pick possible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :cheers: Anybody know if he was suspended with pay or without? :cheers: :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: They can only withhold pay for the 4 games of suspension. For rest of the games, even though sent home, they have to pay him. Will be interesting to see if they (Eagles) go after part of the signing bonus...which they legally can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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