T.O. is Out

Jerry Jones is a very mysterious person. At times it seems that he is not afraid to speak his mind, and at other times he tip toes around a subject and barely says anything at all. He plays his cards close and does what he feels, which has resulted in good and bad things in the past.

A week or so ago, Jerry Jones was asked if he has plans to release controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens, at which Jones exclaimed that he doesn't see that happening.

Well, it appears that Jerry Jones once again had his cards close to his chest as a week later, T.O. has been officially released from The Dallas Cowboys.

Repeat: Terrell Owens, the number one offensive weapon that the Cowboys have had for these past 3 seasons, has been released.

This move tells me that despite the numbers T.O. racks up on the field, he must have truly been a cancer behind the scenes for Dallas to cut him and cause a $9 million dollar salary cap hit.

At least if this was going to happen anyway, I'm glad it's happening now, before the draft and far before the start of off-season training. I'm sure there will be some players in the locker room who are opposed to this move and others who will welcome it, but giving this much time will help everyone adjust to life in Dallas without T.O.

Where does that lead our receiving unit? Well, unless there is some kind of crazy free agent pick up or a trade for someone of Andre Johnson's caliber, Roy Williams will be our number 1, Patrick Crayton will be number 2 and battling for number 3 will be Sam Hurd and Miles Austin. Williams has to step it up and play like a number 1 or Dallas will be in major trouble this upcoming season.

This news was a shock, but there's no turning back now, so everyone will have to move on. T.O. it has been good having you and it was very entertaining... I wish you well on all of your future endeavors... (unless he joins up with The Giants or 'Skins, that is.)



**NOON UPDATE**

Not only is T.O. officially Out, but safety Roy Williams is Out as well. Not as much of a shock due to his age, recent productivity and last season's injuries, but Williams was a Dallas Cowboys staple for a long while and will be missed.

I can remember a time when everyone in the league was afraid to take one of Roy Williams' hits, but that spark just hasn't been with him in the past few years and it doesn't seem that it would be returning anytime soon. Farewell Roy, you will not be forgotten.