In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 T.O.'s just winging it in Buffalo Jeez, this guy is really laying it on thick. Maybe he doesn't realize that, in every case, TO's trouble started after the 1st year, and just maybe the guy has something to prove this season. But stuff like that doesn't bring the eyeballs to ESPN.com Right now, we're in the Niagara Falls Honeymoon Phase. That means love is everywhere as the 35-year-old Owens reports Monday for the start of the Bills' organized team activities. But remember, this is the part of the relationship when the new team and its fans develop T.O. amnesia. They simply forget what he's done in the past. Instead, desperate Bills fans will convince themselves that Owens' arrival means management is serious about winning, that Owens and Lee Evans will transform a passing "attack" that accounted for just 14 touchdowns a season ago (only five other teams had fewer touchdown passes), and that opposing defenses won't be able to load the box against running back Marshawn Lynch. (That is, when Lynch returns from his NFL-imposed suspension.) And if it were Anquan Boldin instead of Owens in a Bills uniform, I'd agree. But here's what's coming: Owens will freak out. And it will happen because it has happened everywhere else T.O. has played. The meltdown might occur during training camp or two games into the season -- you never know -- but it's on its way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 But here's what's coming: Owens will freak out. And it will happen because it has happened everywhere else T.O. has played. The meltdown might occur during training camp or two games into the season -- you never know -- but it's on its way. ... and the Bills finish the season at 7-9? Shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 So, Gene Wojciechowski is THAT guy . It's funny, you read an article like this absolutely killing a player like Owens, and coencidently there are no quotes from even an anonymous former TEAMMATE. I'm starting to believe more and more when T.O. just tells people to listen to what his former teammates have to say about their time with him instead of all of these media blowhards looking for a lot of hits on their story on ESPN.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Man, TO might totally mess up this cohesive team of superstars and role-players we've put together over the past five years, denying us a chance to extend our playoff run by one more year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Adding him to the media barometer list as a "bad" correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Adding him to the media barometer list as a "bad" correct? Safe guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 He was a sh------- writer well before he bashed T.O. or the Bills. He just sucks in general. This didn't help his case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 A LAMP article. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 So, Gene Wojciechowski is THAT guy . Damn, I really used to like him on Barney Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 T.O.'s just winging it in Buffalo ESPN Editor: "Wojciechowski, your column's due tomorrow and I haven't seen anything yet." Wojciechowski: "I know boss, its a dull month for the NFL, now that the draft's over." ESPN Editor: "Tough. We've got space to fill and ad revenue commitments to keep. I want something now!" Wojciechowski: "OK, OK....I can always pound out 1,000 words about TO. Just spout the same old, same old and the lemmings will eat it up." ESPN Editor: "Right. It's worked before, it'll work again. Get on it ASAP...." Wojciechowski (to self): "Boy, this is easy...and I get paid for it to boot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 ESPN Editor: "Wojciechowski, your column's due tomorrow and I haven't seen anything yet." Wojciechowski: "I know boss, its a dull month for the NFL, now that the draft's over." ESPN Editor: "Tough. We've got space to fill and ad revenue commitments to keep. I want something now!" Wojciechowski: "OK, OK....I can always pound out 1,000 words about TO. Just spout the same old, same old and the lemmings will eat it up." ESPN Editor: "Right. It's worked before, it'll work again. Get on it ASAP...." Wojciechowski (to self): "Boy, this is easy...and I get paid for it to boot." Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy in 4C Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Man, TO might totally mess up this cohesive team of superstars and role-players we've put together over the past five years, denying us a chance to extend our playoff run by one more year. Awesome - well said. Because one of these days, without adding any more talent, DJ will all of a sudden figure out how to win and the Bills will make the playoffs... the media's logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Safe guess. Done. Oh by the way, you also made the list. We gave you a pass since you are one of the regulars here, but if we were to catch wind of you degrading or possibly expressing a negative opinion about the team, the city, its fans or the region, we'll waste very little time downgrading YOU to bad as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I'm quaking in my socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLynchTrain Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 ESPN Editor: "Wojciechowski, your column's due tomorrow and I haven't seen anything yet." Wojciechowski: "I know boss, its a dull month for the NFL, now that the draft's over." ESPN Editor: "Tough. We've got space to fill and ad revenue commitments to keep. I want something now!" Wojciechowski: "OK, OK....I can always pound out 1,000 words about TO. Just spout the same old, same old and the lemmings will eat it up." ESPN Editor: "Right. It's worked before, it'll work again. Get on it ASAP...." Wojciechowski (to self): "Boy, this is easy...and I get paid for it to boot." Well, you guys ARE talking about it, so who wins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well, you guys ARE talking about it, so who wins? Bruce Smith...no one is talking about his DUI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan's Revenge Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well, you guys ARE talking about it, so who wins? You're right. I forgot ESPN counts on a TSW thread with 15 posts to drive up their ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well, you guys ARE talking about it, so who wins? I'm hoping in the future to just link to this thread whenever "TO and the Media" threads come up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williams+Williams+Williams Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 ESPN Editor: "Wojciechowski, your column's due tomorrow and I haven't seen anything yet." Wojciechowski: "I know boss, its a dull month for the NFL, now that the draft's over." ESPN Editor: "Tough. We've got space to fill and ad revenue commitments to keep. I want something now!" Wojciechowski: "OK, OK....I can always pound out 1,000 words about TO. Just spout the same old, same old and the lemmings will eat it up." ESPN Editor: "Right. It's worked before, it'll work again. Get on it ASAP...." Wojciechowski (to self): "Boy, this is easy...and I get paid for it to boot." Wojciechowski is gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williams+Williams+Williams Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Awesome - well said. Because one of these days, without adding any more talent, DJ will all of a sudden figure out how to win and the Bills will make the playoffs... the media's logic. Both your name and profile are great. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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