No Work For T.O.

As training camp approaches, Terrell Owens remains unsigned. In a recent interview, he claimed that owners are avoiding him because he has been labeled a "troublemaker". Owens pointed out that he has never been involved in any off-field problems, unlike some of the other players in the league. He is correct. He has a reputation of being a selfish player who is more concerned about getting the ball into his hands than winning.

He was like that throughout most of his career. Last year, he kept a low profile in Buffalo, the only team that expressed any interest in signing him. He finished the season with 55 catches for 829 yards and 5 TD's. He was not offered a new contract.

At 36 years old, he also faces the uncertainty of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and a reputation for not willing to take a pay cut. He made $6 million last year.

He feels his best chance is to hook up with a team that is a playoff contender looking for help in the receiving area. He wants to get into camp early in order to work on his timing and build some team chemistry.

The reality is that 36 year old receivers are not in big demand at $6 million. He said he wants to play two or three more seasons, but that might not be his call.