More T.O. Talk

I've been getting some flack from my friends about the Eagles' performance without Terrell Owens (they lost again, yesterday).

First of all, yesterday's game doesn't really count: They were playing the division-leading Giants -- and not only were they without Owens -- they were without McNabb.

Secondly, I never said Owens wasn't a great player, and I never said they would immediately do better without him (though some people have said that).

My argument is that Owens was a cancer on the team. And getting rid of him (though painful) would ultimately result in the long-term healing of the team.

Third, the Eagles weren't off to a great start, even with Owens. So it's not like they were winning before Owens was ousted.

The Eagles lost their chance at the playoffs because of Owens. For their sake, it's better to go through this painful transition now, than later.