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Bucs And Owens Are A Poor Fit

Posted Mar 5, 2009 by Ira Kaufman

Updated Mar 5, 2009 at 11:29 AM

Don’t even think about it.

The sudden availability of Terrell Owens on the open market may be intriguing for several NFL teams, but Tampa is no place to land for the mercurial wide receiver.

Let’s remember, Owens is 35 and the Bucs have embarked on a massive rebuilding plan designed to keep the franchise competitive over a long period of time. Tampa Bay GM Mark Dominik has made tough decisions in an effort to forge a younger roster and provide opportunities for inexperienced players to show they can be quality starters.

Signing Owens would make a PR splash and trigger a mad dash to Tampa for ESPN crews, but it makes little football sense. Owens is well past his prime and the Bucs would be making a huge mistake by deviating from their game plan.

Tampa Bay fans have to swallow hard in 2009 and realize this club is building toward the future. That doesn’t mean Dominik and Coach Raheem Morris are expecting to go 5-11, but Owens needs to play for a team that can compete for a championship.

Meanwhile, the Bucs need to address some serious issues on defense, where the loss of Phillip Buchanon creates another glaring void. New defensive coordinator Jim Bates is wondering when his needs will be addressed.

The Bucs should resist any temptation to pursue Owens and stay on point. The future isn’t now - they proved that by releasing five prominent veterans last week.

Besides, can you imagine the burden on Tampa Bay’s coaching staff trying to keep Owens, Antonio Bryant and Kellen Winslow happy?

Don’t even think about it.